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An evocative and dramatic novel told in the voices of two narrators: Violet, who in 1944 is imprisoned in the tower of a rambling country house by her family; and Claudine, a modern-day property negotiator who becomes involved in handling the sale of the derelict Whitecliff in 2004. Violet’s story is of young innocent love for a local lad taking an unfortunate twist, while Claudine is a thoroughly twenty-first-century character: daughter of a loving father with a less loving stepmother, she marries in haste after her father’s death, and is at a turning point in her life when she starts to find out the true story of Violet. Is happiness a possibility for these women in their separate and very different worlds?
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'One of our most gifted writers . . . her books need no introduction at this stage. Achingly poignant, with warm, strong characters, it will no doubt become and instant bestseller and delight all Purcell fans. Vintage Deirdre Purcell.'
'A writer fully in charge of her craft . . . an impeccably drawn tale . . . tightly written story that pulls you in very easily.'
'Purcell's fans will not be disappointed'
'Deirdre Purcell now the author of more than 10 books, is one of our most gifted writers, at once encompassing both romantic popularity and literary style in her fiction. Her books need no introduction at this stage.'
'Here is an Irish storyteller in full stride, gracing her genre with exemplary skill'
'A charming read... you'll find you won't be able to put it down'
A poignant dramatic story of how two women are drawn together by a family secret...heart-warming and moving