Publish Date |
November 17, 2020 |
Category |
Fiction / Historical / World War II Fiction / Small Town & Rural |
Price |
$24.99 |
ISBN: 9781982140878
Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: November 17, 2020
“A gem of a novel.”
— Toronto Star“A beautifully written story of two women’s courage.”
— The New York Journal of Books“A beautifully written and intriguing story that stayed with me long after I had turned the last page.”
— SANTA MONTEFIORE, bestselling author of The Temptation of Gracie“The talented Jane Johnson spins a vivid, complex tale of a young woman in war-torn 1940s Cornwall who has seemingly lost everything, and her distant relative in modern-day London, who must journey to England’s rugged southwest coast, where a house full of mystery, history, and lies connects them both. Both storylines come alive in a swift-moving, evocative tale full of hidden bones, lost love, long-buried secrets, and even a foul-mouthed parrot. A wholly original World War II–era story that will make you both laugh and cry in equal measure.”
— KRISTIN HARMEL, bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names“I was swept away by this mesmerizing book, and I savoured every moment of the journey. History, intrigue, suspense, romance, the evolution of two strong, engaging women, and a parrot—everything I longed for and more! The Sea Gate will stay in my heart for a long time.”
— GENEVIEVE GRAHAM, #1 bestselling author of The Forgotten Home Child“Readers won’t be able to resist this twisting, poignant story of love, regret, and hope as it barrels along like Olivia’s Flying Standard 8.”
— JULIA KELLY, bestselling author of The Whispers of War“Johnson spins an irresistible epic history of one family in Cornwall, England. . . . Johnson’s powers of description evoke the setting’s living history and brings it to brilliant life. This sweeping saga is a must-read.”
— Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)“Full of secrets and passion, with two strong heroines, this book satisfies every need. It’s utterly romantic and page-turningly exciting. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”
— KATIE FFORDE, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author“With its atmospheric setting, fast-paced dual narrative, and vividly eccentric characters, The Sea Gate is a juicy novel perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Daphne du Maurier. But it’s also an unflinching look at racism and sexism in England during the Second World War, a bittersweet love story and a tribute to unexpected courage under fire—both from its protagonists and its other characters. . . . Readers may want to catch a train to Cornwall . . . after spending a few hours in Johnson’s lushly rendered world.”
— Shelf Awareness“Johnson’s time-shifting narrative transports readers between the present and 1940s while anchoring them to a place, engrossing us in both periods. . . . Although secrets abound, this is also a novel of sacrifice, forgiveness, and redemption. Recommended for readers who value the journey, however harrowing, as much as the destination.”
— Library Journal (starred review)“I was completely swept up in this intriguing and beautifully researched mystery of wartime Cornwall. It was quite magical.”
— RACHEL HORE, bestselling author of The Love Child