I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Beyond Summerland by Jenny Lecoat! I received a free electronic copy from the publisher for an honest review. Thanks so much to Graydon House and Jenny Lecoat for letting me be a part of the tour!
Author: Jenny Lecoat
Published by: Graydon House
Released: July 2, 2024
Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher
Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lecoat has crafted a spellbinding story about secrets and lies in a small community recovering from war, and the two young women at the center of a volatile mystery.
The German occupation is over. The Channel Islands, the only captured territory within the British Isles, are finally liberated. But the people of Jersey are left as scarred as the landscape. No longer a “summerland” holiday paradise, the island now boils with tension as locals seek revenge on anyone suspected of collaborating with the enemy during the war.
Nineteen-year-old Jean Parris, still adjusting to this fractious peace, is shocked to learn that Hazel, a teacher who lives over her dad’s shop, may be responsible for her father’s wartime arrest and subsequent death in custody. Hazel denies all accusations but has reasons to conceal what really happened.
As rumors of Hazel’s guilt swell to a fury, Jean discovers new clues that suggest there were other, more sinister factors at play. When Hazel learns of Jean’s own ruinous secret, the women form an unexpected bond that sets them apart from the rest of Jean’s family and the frenzied demands for retribution. But in the end, Jean’s need to know the truth about her father may consume everything she once believed about her home, her family and herself. (Synopsis from Goodreads)
My Thoughts: I enjoyed this one. I liked that it differed a little from the typical war stories by being set after the war. I also enjoyed learning some history that I wasn't aware of before.
This is a story of people trying to rebuild, but just because the war is over, doesn't mean that their lives can ever go back to normal. It's also explores community and friendship.
I can see a lot of people enjoying this one, especially those that enjoy historical fiction. I'm glad I got to read it.
Jenny Lecoat was born in the Channel Islands where, only sixteen years earlier, Nazis had deported members of her family to concentration camps for resistance activities. Following an early career in stand-up comedy and writing features for magazines and newspapers, she became a screenwriter. Her feature film Another Mother's Son, about her family's experiences during the Occupation, was released in the UK in 2017. The Girl from the Channel Islands is her first novel.
Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Beyond Summerland by Jenny Lecoat. Thank you to Graydon House and Jenny Lecoat for letting me be a part of the tour. This is one you should definitely pick up!
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