Beyond Summerland
Liberation has unleashed a different kind of war . . .
by Jenny Lecoat
£9.99
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Reviews
With her detailed descriptions touching all the senses and sympathetic characters who find themselves in uncharted territory, Lecoat brings a piece of her own family history into this story about the devastating aftershocks of war and the power of resilience and trust
Booklist
Beyond Summerland is a beautifully written testament to both the resilience and duplicity of human nature in the most challenging and complex times . . . I absolutely loved it!
Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things
brimming with historical detail of post-war hardships, including food shortages and frayed relationships. The characters are richly drawn and the tricky moral dilemmas of the war are clearly laid out,
LoveReading
A masterful storyteller, a fresh voice in the genre
Karen Robards
A superbly written and quite unique take on a war fiction novel, by an author whose family survived the occupation. A superb 5-star read
Jude Fire Book Blog
A masterpiece! Utterly gripping and spellbinding ... packed full of drama, tension, secrets and surprises. Add in a cast of richly drawn characters and a meticulously researched storyline and you have a book that lingers long after the last page
Kate Thompson
This is a compelling novel in which you learn, not only about the complex history of an island during occupation, but also about the frailty of human nature
Sue Lawrence
A war story with a difference... full of mystery and heartache
Bookbag
Jenny Lecoat is a seasoned storyteller. Beyond Summerland is my favourite type of emotional drama - historical, heartfelt, nail-bitingly suspenseful and moving. Lecoat is a master at exposing the very worst and the very best of human nature. I loved it
Santa Montefiore
From the explosive opening to the profound ending, Beyond Summerland is a wonder of storytelling
Patti Callahan Henry, NYT Bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea
A fascinating and moving account of the devastation wrought in the aftermath of the Nazi occupation of Jersey . . . Lecoat weaves a moral maze of suspicion, vengeance, retribution and reconciliation, letting the heartbreaking tales of her characters unfold truthfully
Lucy Ribchester
[I] highly recommend Beyond Summerland to make the beach bags of historical and women’s fiction readers'
Netgalley, 5 Stars
Readers are transported back in time in this shimmering story about a tiny community recovering from war
Woman's World Book Club (US)
This is a powerful tale of suspicion, betrayal and unlikely friendship…Highly recommended
Historical Novel Society
About the Book
What happens when ordinary people are faced with extraordinary choices?
Jean Parris was a child when her adored father was taken away by the Nazis. As she and her mother wait anxiously for news, the life Jean thought she knew begins to fall apart.
Hazel Le Tourneur has never conformed to the island’s idea of perfect womanhood. But is she the worst kind of collaborator – an informer?
In the summer of 1945, the Liberation of Jersey has unleashed a different kind of war: one of suspicion, accusation and revenge. For among the heroism and sacrifice, there has also been betrayal and corruption. And while the beautiful island is permanently scarred by gun towers and bunkers, its people must learn to live with a different kind of wound – the desire for truth.
'Beyond Summerland is a beautifully written testament to both the resilience and duplicity of human nature' - Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things
The second novel from New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lecoat.
The Author
Jenny Lecoat
Jenny Lecoat was born in the Channel Islands, where her parents were raised under German Occupation, before moving to England as a teenager where, following a drama degree, she spent a decade as a feminist stand-up. She was nominated for a prestigious Perrier Award in 1986 and has enjoyed a distinguished career as a journalist and screenwriter. A love of history and her island roots brought about her feature film Another Mother’s Son (2017), which starred Jenny Seagrove and John Hannah, as well as her first novel, The Girl from the Channel Islands.
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