Ellen looked into her daughter's green eyes. Her chest felt tight, and her heart was cracking. If only she could be sure her secret was safe. If only she could go home to Ireland... New York, 1933. Ellen looks at her sleeping husband and precious daughter for the last time. They have longed to return home to Ireland for many years, but now the time has come, and the boat is ready to leave. But Ellen knows the dark secret she hides means she can never go back. Heart breaking into a million little pieces, she kisses ...
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Ellen looked into her daughter's green eyes. Her chest felt tight, and her heart was cracking. If only she could be sure her secret was safe. If only she could go home to Ireland... New York, 1933. Ellen looks at her sleeping husband and precious daughter for the last time. They have longed to return home to Ireland for many years, but now the time has come, and the boat is ready to leave. But Ellen knows the dark secret she hides means she can never go back. Heart breaking into a million little pieces, she kisses her little girl goodbye and lays a precious turquoise necklace down beside her head, before fleeing into the night. Ireland, years later. Mairead's world is falling apart. Recently separated, she has returned home to nurse her dying mother, Brigid. As Brigid passes, she calls out for her mother, Ellen, a woman Mairead knows nothing about. All alone in the world, Mairead is stricken with guilt that she couldn't honour her mother's last wish. She travels to New York, the last place her grandmother was seen, clutching all that she has of her - a stunning turquoise necklace and a small black-and-white photograph. Mairead's search leads her across America to Arizona where she discovers that Ellen was on the run, a wanted woman, accused of a terrible crime. Mairead can't believe that the young woman with laughing eyes and an innocent smile could have such a dark past. But as she uncovers the secrets and lies that forced her grandmother to abandon her only daughter, will Mairead's own future be ruined by the shadows of her family's secrets? Be transported to the wild west coast of Ireland by this beautiful read about the sacrifices a mother will make to protect her child. Fans of The Light Between Oceans and Lisa Wingate will adore this heart-breaking book. What everyone is saying about The Girl Across the Sea : 'W ow! Keep a box of tissues close by ... Noelle's writing is very engaging and pulls every emotion imaginable from the reader . You walk in these women's shoes.... I was very inspired by this moving narrative...Without a doubt, this story will stay with me forever . I highly recommend this brilliant Irish novel that is guaranteed to win your heart as well. 5 Shining Stars! ; Cindy L Spear Be transported to the wild west coast of Ireland by this beautiful read about the sacrifices a mother will make to protect her child. Beautiful cover, amazing storytelling' Netgalley reviewer,
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