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A coastal drama of loss, duty, and forgiveness unfolds along a windswept Cornwall shore in this intimate, character-driven tale.
In the wake of a family tragedy, a woman learns what love and responsibility mean when the past refuses to stay hidden. The book follows a network of spirited characters as they navigate grief, loyalty, and the cost of atonement.
On a cliff‑coast where memory and hardship press close, the lives of Wilmot Borlace and her companions intertwine with duty, desire, and the ache of unspoken truths. As they confront personal failures and hard choices, the narrative moves between intimate rooms and public places—home, church, and the bustling harbor—to reveal how resilience and stubborn hope shape ordinary people into something harder and more true.
What you’ll experience
- A closely observed emotional journey through loss, care, and the struggle to forgive.
- Portrayals of complex relationships across generations, class, and place.
- Vivid coastal settings that frame personal trials and moments of quiet grace.
- A steady, thoughtful pace that foregrounds character and moral choices over action-driven plot.
Ideal for readers who enjoy thoughtful literary fiction anchored in social realism and a strong sense of place.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Wilmot, a woman who escapes the confines of her traditional life by entering into a marriage of convenience. However, her desire for adventure is reignited when she meets Archelaus, a young man grappling with his own demons and a desire to break free from the constraints imposed upon him. Their chance encounter leads them on a journey of self-discovery. As they explore the wild Cornish coast, the untamed beauty of nature mirrors the storm within their souls. The author masterfully delves into themes of passion, freedom, and the struggle between societal expectations and personal desires, which will resonate with readers who have ever grappled with the search for purpose and identity in a world that often seeks to define us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243849376_0
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