Three generations of family, heartbreak and passion.
The Shell Seekers is an excellent choice for fans of sweeping family sagas. Its exploration of the complex relationships between mothers and daughters, husbands and lovers is both poignant and engaging. The novel's most unique and distinctive feature is its masterful handling of multiple narratives, weaving together the past and present to create a powerful story of love and loss. Highly recommended for those seeking an emotional and satisfying read.
ISBN: 9781250063786
Authors:
Rosamunde Pilcher
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Date of Publication: 2015-05-12
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Chick Lit
Goodreads rating: 4.19
(rated by 109907 readers)
Description
"A huge warm saga . . . A deeply satisfying story written with love and confidence." --Maeve Binchy in The New York Times Book ReviewFor the first time ever in trade paperback, Rosamunde Pilcher's beloved, #1 New York Times bestselling novel—a captivating story of life and love.An instant bestseller when it was first published, The Shell Seekers is an enduring classic which has touched the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. A novel of connection, it is the story of one family—mothers and daughters, husbands and lovers--and of the passions and heartbreak that have held them together for three generations. This magical novel—the kind of reading experience that comes along only once in a long while—is the perfect read, whether you are returning to it again, or opening the cover for the first time.At the end of a long and useful life, Penelope Keeling's prized possession is The Shell Seekers, painted by her father, and symbolizing her unconventional life, from bohemian childhood to wartime romance. When her grown children learn their grandfather's work is now worth a fortune, each has an idea as to what Penelope should do. But as she recalls the passions, tragedies, and secrets of her life, she knows there is only one answer...and it lies in her heart.
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Three generations of family, heartbreak and passion.
The Shell Seekers is an excellent choice for fans of sweeping family sagas. Its exploration of the complex relationships between mothers and daughters, husbands and lovers is both poignant and engaging. The novel's most unique and distinctive feature is its masterful handling of multiple narratives, weaving together the past and present to create a powerful story of love and loss. Highly recommended for those seeking an emotional and satisfying read.
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