Author:Melissa Bailey
The second novel from Melissa Bailey, author of The Medici Mirror. Perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine.
One summer's day, Freya's husband and son vanish at sea.
A year on, and struggling to cope, Freya returns to the lighthouse-keeper's cottage on a remote Hebridean island, where she and her family spent so many happy times.
Haunted by visions of her old life, Freya's dreams are dark and disturbed. And when a stranger, Daniel, is washed ashore during a storm, they turn even more menacing.
As dream and reality start to merge, Daniel seems to be following Freya's every move. What does he want from her and is he everything he seems to be?
Is her mind playing tricks? Or is the danger that she senses very real?
Captivating and beautifully written
—— Book BabblersA poignant and beautifully atmospheric tale… A powerful tale of grief, hope, mystery and magic. Perfect for fans of Posie Graeme-Evans, Elizabeth Gifford, Lucy Atkins and Barbara Erskine and Rachel Hore
—— Lisa reads BooksIntriguing and haunting, with strong characters and a cleverly interwoven dual-time story
—— Random Things through my LetterboxA strong and accomplished story of myths, folklore, legends, families and a unique take on grief...descriptive, flowing and evocative
—— Reflections of a ReaderHer writing is lovely: gentle and descriptive... [there are] some great twists and turns and an exciting climax... You won't want to stop reading
—— The Book MagpieEngaging and absorbing read
—— Linda's Book BagA haunting tale with a fascinating historical background
—— Off-the-Shelf BooksA highly original story about selfishness, inequality and perceptions
—— VoiceA confident, original and occasionally laugh-out-loud-funny novel which may have an agenda but is certainly not hijacked by it
—— Lucy Chatburn , BookmunchA suitably surreal cocktail of Kafka, Lagos life and Nigerian wit
—— Christine Wallop , TelegraphA really interesting and different novel from many of the things I have read, or have seen published, this year. You can simply read it as a darkly witty escapist fairytale/myth/fable or you can or as a wonderful, satirical and occasionally daring way to look at society and questions of class, gender and race. Either way you are going to have a great read ahead of you
—— Savidge ReadsBarrett’s novel forces the reader to consider important questions regarding the human condition and is a worthwhile read precisely because of the difficult questions it raises.
—— Cristina Tomàs , Totally DublinBarrett reworks Kafka’s family drama as an urban odyssey and make a stunning success of it.
—— Ainehi Edoro , Guardian
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