Ashes on the Waves - Hardcover

Lindsey, Mary

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399159398 ISBN 13: 9780399159398

Publisher: Philomel Books, 2013

Synopsis

A sexy gothic romance based on Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee"

Liam MacGregor is cursed. Haunted by the wails of fantastical Bean Sidhes and labeled a demon by the villagers of Ḍchas, Liam has accepted that things will never get better for himuntil a wealthy heiress named Annabel Leighton arrives on the island and Liam’s fate is changed forever.

With Anna, Liam finally finds the happiness he has always been denied, but the violent, mythical Otherworlders, who inhabit the island and the sea around it, have other plans. They make a wager on the couple’s love, testing its strength through a series of cruel obstacles. But the tragedies draw Liam and Anna even closer. Frustrated, the creatures put the couple through one last trialand this time it’s not only their love that’s in danger of being destroyed.
Based on Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling poem Annabel Lee, with references to many of his other poems includingThe Raven, Mary Lindsey creates a frighteningly beautiful gothic novel that glorifies the power of true love.

Perfect for fans of Lauren Kate's Fallen series, Kendra Blake's Anna Dressed in Blood,and Kelly Creagh's Nevermore.

Praise for ASHES ON THE WAVES

Achingly beautiful and darkly sensuous ... an extraordinary read that left me breathless at every turn!” --Sophie Jordan,New York Times bestselling author of FirelightMary Lindsey, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, has created a haunting, mystical world. I loved this tragic, romantic story.” --Cate Tiernan, author ofSweep and Immortal Beloved

About this title

Product Description:

Ashes on the Waves Expands on the Edgar Allen Poe poem, Annabel Lee, as Liam and Anna reunite on an isolated Maine island where they were children together and fall so deeply in love they provoke a wager between Otherworld creatures from Celtic mythology.

Review:

Praise for "Ashes on the Waves"

"A romantic potpourri of doomed amour, Celtic lore and mystery-laden suspense." --"Kirkus Reviews"

"Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Annabel Lee" provides the structure for this gothic tale of mystery, myth, and romance...this tale of forbidden love will appeal to adolescent girls in the throes of their own first romances." --"SLJ"

"Achingly beautiful and darkly sensuous...an extraordinary read that left me breathless at every turn!" --?Sophie Jordan, "New York" "Times" bestselling author of "Firelight" "Mary Lindsey, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, has created a haunting, mystical world. I loved this tragic, romantic story." ?--Cate Tiernan, author of "Sweep" and "Immortal Beloved"
Praise for "Ashes on the Waves"
"A romantic potpourri of doomed amour, Celtic lore and mystery-laden suspense." --"Kirkus Reviews"
"Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Annabel Lee" provides the structure for this gothic tale of mystery, myth, and romance...this tale of forbidden love will appeal to adolescent girls in the throes of their own first romances." --"SLJ"
"Achingly beautiful and darkly sensuous...an extraordinary read that left me breathless at every turn!" --?Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of Firelight "Mary Lindsey, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, has created a haunting, mystical world. I loved this tragic, romantic story." ?--Cate Tiernan, author of Sweep and Immortal Beloved

Praise for "Ashes on the Waves"
A romantic potpourri of doomed amour, Celtic lore and mystery-laden suspense. "Kirkus Reviews"
Edgar Allan Poe s poem Annabel Lee provides the structure for this gothic tale of mystery, myth, and romance this tale of forbidden love will appeal to adolescent girls in the throes of their own first romances. "SLJ"
Achingly beautiful anddarkly sensuous...an extraordinary read that left me breathlessat every turn! ?Sophie Jordan, New YorkTimesbestselling author ofFirelight Mary Lindsey, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, has created a haunting, mystical world. I loved this tragic, romantic story. Cate Tiernan, author ofSweepandImmortal Beloved"

Praise for Ashes on the Waves
A romantic potpourri of doomed amour, Celtic lore and mystery-laden suspense. Kirkus Reviews
Edgar Allan Poe s poem Annabel Lee provides the structure for this gothic tale of mystery, myth, and romance this tale of forbidden love will appeal to adolescent girls in the throes of their own first romances. SLJ
Achingly beautiful anddarkly sensuous...an extraordinary read that left me breathlessat every turn! ?Sophie Jordan, New YorkTimesbestselling author ofFirelight Mary Lindsey, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, has created a haunting, mystical world. I loved this tragic, romantic story. Cate Tiernan, author ofSweepandImmortal Beloved"

Praise for Ashes on the Waves

"A romantic potpourri of doomed amour, Celtic lore and mystery-laden suspense." --Kirkus Reviews

"Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Annabel Lee" provides the structure for this gothic tale of mystery, myth, and romance...this tale of forbidden love will appeal to adolescent girls in the throes of their own first romances." --SLJ

"Achingly beautiful and darkly sensuous...an extraordinary read that left me breathless at every turn!" --?Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of Firelight "Mary Lindsey, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, has created a haunting, mystical world. I loved this tragic, romantic story." ?--Cate Tiernan, author of Sweep and Immortal Beloved

About this edition

• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0399159398
• ISBN 13: 9780399159398
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 373