The next gloriously uplifting, escapist, historical read from ‘the queen of the contemporary Cornish novel' (Guardian)
As one of the Navy's most skilled mapmakers, Merry knows the very lives of men far away depend on her work in the War Office.
But when a family crisis draws her back to her beloved Cornwall, Merry finds herself working alongside an enigmatic American officer on secret operations spanning the rugged coasts of Cornwall and Brittany which she knows so well.
But not everything is as clear as the maps she draws. As rumours and suspicion swirl around her family, Merry is increasingly drawn to Jake, despite the defences she's built around her heart. It's a dangerous time to fall in love when there is everything to lose as the tides of war are rising…
The award-winning author Liz Fenwick returns with a glorious, sweeping novel full of intrigue and passion.
Praise for Liz Fenwick:
‘Liz Fenwick has created a stirring tale of intrigue, passion and espionage, set in a corner of Cornwall she knows intimately, against the backdrop of WWII. The compelling and unusual love story at its heart … will sweep you away on dangerous tides' Jane Johnson
'Wonderfully evocative' Judy Finnigan
‘Vivid and beautifully written, Liz Fenwick is a gifted storyteller' Sarah Morgan
'I loved it!' Hazel Gaynor
‘Wonderful escapism … a relaxing, evocative read' Tracy Rees
‘Gloriously rich… so laced with secrets' Rachel Hore
'A lovely story that blends the past and the present beautifully' Erica James
'A beautifully researched, romantic read full of mystery and atmosphere, I loved it' Deborah Carr
‘Pure escapism at its best' The Sun
‘The queen of the contemporary Cornish novel' The Guardian
‘Sublime storytelling' Cathy Bramley
‘Intriguing twists and turns' Woman & Home
‘A compellingly atmospheric and emotional rollercoaster of a read' Kate Ryder
‘Unashamedly romantic and evocative, Liz Fenwick has nailed the sweeping escapist read' Veronica Henry
