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Synopsis
Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Rosamunde Pilcher, an emotional and powerful novel by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes. READERS ARE LOVING A HOUSE BY THE SEA ! "A...lovely story that I wanted to go on forever..."-5 STARS "A beautiful story, I couldn't put it down..." -5 STARS "What a fantastic read" - 5 STARS "I've read this book several times and always feel sorry to leave the house and its occupants at the end." - 5 STARS ********************************* Will she be able to live and love again? Feeling lonely and stuck in a rut since the death of her beloved husband Pete , Caroline decides to buy a dilapidated house in Brighton - a place which holds many happy memories for her. Soon she is settled in her new life by the sea. Yet things are never simple: those who care for her are outraged by her impulsive decision and, at times, there seem to be insurmountable obstacles ahead. Can she overcome these difficulties, find happiness in her new life and even leave a little room for love?
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Is A House By The Sea: A beautifully moving and heart-warming novel about life and loss appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A gentle, emotional story about a widow rebuilding her life after loss. Contains themes of grief and death of a spouse but focuses on healing, new beginnings, and finding happiness again with no explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of spouse and grief.
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Who'll love this
Older teens may appreciate the heartwarming story of a woman finding courage to start over after losing her husband.