Imprint
- Hachette Books Ireland
- Hachette Books Ireland
- Hachette Books Ireland
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
-
Imprint
Hachette Books Ireland
- Paperback Jan 12, 2021 | 9781473699922 | RRP $24.99 Buy Now
- Trade Paperback Nov 12, 2019 | 9781473699915 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Nov 7, 2019 | 9781473699939 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
-
Imprint
Hachette Books Ireland
- Paperback Jan 12, 2021 | 9781473699922 | RRP $24.99 Buy Now
- Trade Paperback Nov 12, 2019 | 9781473699915 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Nov 7, 2019 | 9781473699939 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
-
Imprint
Hachette Books Ireland
- Paperback Jan 12, 2021 | 9781473699922 | RRP $24.99 Buy Now
- Trade Paperback Nov 12, 2019 | 9781473699915 | RRP $34.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Nov 7, 2019 | 9781473699939 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
From a cherished Irish author comes a moving seasonal tale of a mother, a daughter and affairs of the heart
'Thought-provoking, absorbing, superbly written ... Deirdre Purcell at her best' Patricia Scanlan
A winter cruise sounds like a dream come true. But this gift from Grace's ex-husband is less a selfless act and more an effort to keep their highly destructive daughter Leonie away from his new family over the Christmas season.
Despite her reservations, Grace accepts, hoping that a change of scene will be a good thing for herself and Leonie. Though what she really longs for is some time alone, away from her responsibilities as a mother and carer.
Their cruise holiday has barely begin when Leonie's beauty attracts the attention of Ben, a fellow passenger. But as Ben does his best to get to know Leonie, Grace finds herself developing an unexpected bond with the young novelist, one which awakens feelings in her that she had thought buried forever.
Then, it's discovered that Leonie has gone missing -- and what happens next will change the course of Grace's life...
Deirdre Purcell
Deirdre Purcell was born and brought up in Dublin, and educated there and in a County Mayo convent. Before turning to the writing of fiction, she lived through an eclectic set of careers, including acting, as a member of the permanent company of Ireland's National Theatre (The Abbey), and journalism for all media - for which she won Ireland's top awards.
Find a book you’ll love, get our Word Up newsletter
.png?auto=compress&w=150&h=60&fit=crop&fm=jpg)
.png?auto=compress&w=150&h=60&fit=crop&fm=jpg)
Hachette Australia acknowledges and pays our respects to the past, present and future Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our head office is located on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.
