Message in the Sand
A Novel
$34.21
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2021
Summary
An emotional and unforgettable tale of a small town irrevocably affected by an unforeseen and shocking event—from the author of the “charming gem of a novel”
Wendell Combs is as local as they come. Born and raised in the small town of Saybrook, Connecticut, his venture into the larger world was met with heartbreak. Now, middle-aged and a confirmed bachelor, he seeks solitude from his tour of duty as a soldier back in his hometown, working as head caretaker for wealthy Alan Lancaster’s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781982114572 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1982114576 |
| Author: | Hannah McKinnon |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Emily Bestler Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2021 |
| Weight: | 268g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 135mm x 20mm |
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“A sweet story about a small town, and the one summer that changes everything for its inhabitants. Right now, more than ever, we need stories about resilience, strength, and how the people we see every day have the power to change our lives— the latest novel by Hannah McKinnon delivers.” – Brenda Janowitz, author of THE GRACE KELLY DRESS“Loyal readers of Catherine Ryan Hyde and Mary Alice Monroe will appreciate the web of relationships spun over decades and the strength of unlikely allies. Blending young love, rekindled romance, and the power of potential, McKinnon’s latest is heartwarming to its core.” * Booklist *“A cast of deeply wounded souls struggles with devastating losses in Message in the Sand, a gripping, heart-wrenching novel of domestic fiction by Hannah McKinnon … In this gripping, emotional story, a shattering tragedy upends the lives of two young girls and those in their orbit.” * Shelf Awareness *“McKinnon effortlessly transforms tragedy and family drama into a story about love, hope and laughter that has you turning the pages in hopes of a happily ever after for everyone involved … Full of heart wrenching moments and plenty of surprises.” * The Girly Book Club *
About The Author
Hannah McKinnon
Hannah McKinnon is the author of several acclaimed novels, including The Lake Season, Mystic Summer, The Summer House, Sailing Lessons, The View from Here, Message in the Sand, The Darlings, The Summer Club, and The Sandy Page Bookshop. She graduated from Connecticut College and the University of South Australia. She lives in Connecticut, with her family, a flock of chickens, and two raggedy rescue dogs.
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