The Lost Summers of Driftwood
| Author: | McCausland, Vanessa |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| ISBN: | 9781460711330, Related ISBNs: 1460711335, 9781460711330, 9781460757680, 9781460760314 |
| Classification: | Fiction |
Synopsis
'Like the slow-moving river that flows through the story, this compelling mystery will creep up on you and pull you in.' Josephine Moon
An absorbing drama about broken dreams, first love and the mystery of a lost sister, for all fans of Hannah Richell and Kate Morton.
'A cracking read' Maggie Alderson
Is it more dangerous to forget ... or to remember?
Phoebe's life has fallen apart and there's only one place left to go. Alone and adrift after a failed marriage proposal, she flees Sydney to her family's abandoned holiday cottage.
On the slow-moving river Phoebe is confronted with the legacy of her older sister's suicide, a year before. Why did Karin leave a note written in flowers and walk into the water?
Phoebe's childhood love, Jez, has moved back to the beautiful old house, Driftwood, one jetty down. He's married now and the home has become a refuge for an unlikely little community.
As the river begins to give up its secrets, Phoebe finds herself caught up in old feelings and new mysteries.
The Lost Summers of Driftwood is a story of lost loves, rekindled passions, tragedy and betrayal set against the backdrop of an idyllic south coast town.
Praise for The Lost Summers of Driftwood:
'This tender and evocative story of the power of love, grief and memories will resonate with so many readers thanks to the power of Vanessa McCausland's storytelling and her understanding of human nature.' Sophie Green, author of The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club
'McCausland is a natural storyteller who weaves love, loss, mystery and secrets into a satisfying tale' Herald Sun
'You'll be on the edge of your seat as surprising secrets unfold on every page' Woman's Day
'Full of mystery and romance, this is the perfect atmospheric summer read' Who Weekly
'Pure reading pleasure! Evocatively written and with beautifully realised characters whose loves and losses play out against a lush and mysterious backdrop, I kept turning the pages, desperate to know what would happen, but also wishing it would never end.' Cassie Hamer, author of After the Party
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