The Girl on the Cliff

A tale of love, loss, and family secrets

Lucinda Riley author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:27th Oct '11

Should be back in stock very soon

The Girl on the Cliff cover

After a devastating loss, Grania returns to Ireland, where she meets Aurora, a girl who connects their families' intertwined histories in The Girl on the Cliff.

In The Girl on the Cliff, Grania Ryan finds herself returning to her native Ireland after experiencing a profound personal loss. Surrounded by the warmth of her loving family, she seeks solace and healing. It is during a reflective walk along the rugged cliffs that she encounters a young girl named Aurora. This fateful meeting sets off a chain of events that will irrevocably alter Grania's life. As she becomes mysteriously drawn to Aurora, Grania uncovers a shared history that binds their families in ways she never anticipated.

The narrative unfolds across generations, weaving a tapestry of love, loss, and secrets that span from wartime London to contemporary New York. Grania learns that the connection between their families is steeped in a century of intertwined destinies. The revelation of a long-buried secret from 1914 serves as the catalyst for understanding the heartache and challenges both families have faced. As Grania delves deeper into this mystery, she begins to confront her own grief and the possibility of a brighter future.

The Girl on the Cliff is a haunting and evocative tale that explores themes of hope and resilience. Through the lens of Grania's journey, readers are invited to reflect on the power of family bonds and the enduring impact of the past on the present. This beautifully crafted story resonates with anyone who has navigated the complexities of love and loss.

Praise for Lucinda Riley * - *
Thoroughly addictive storytelling with a moving, emotional heart -- Dinah Jefferies
Absolutely impossible to put down -- Tracy Rees
A brilliant page-turner just soaked in glamour and romance * Daily Mail *
An absolutely fantastic storyteller -- Katherine Webb
Brilliant escapism * Red *
Breathtaking -- Iona Grey
Atmospheric, heart-rending and multi-layered * Grazia *
One of the strongest authors in this genre . . . excellent historical detail, heart-wrenching romance, and an engaging mystery -- The Historical Novel Society

ISBN: 9780241954973

Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 37mm

Weight: 399g

576 pages