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The Somerset Tsunami

'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' Guardian

Emma Carroll author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Faber & Faber

Published:3rd Oct '19

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In The Somerset Tsunami, a girl disguises herself as a boy to find work, uncovering secrets and facing supernatural challenges along the way.

In The Somerset Tsunami, readers are introduced to Fortune Sharpe, a spirited young girl who enjoys crafting a boat from a tree alongside her brother, Gem. What begins as innocent fun soon takes a turn as Fortune finds herself in a precarious situation. With the world around her changing and the need for discretion paramount, she is compelled to disguise herself as a boy in order to seek work. This decision leads her to the imposing Berrow Hall, a manor house that seems to hold more than just the promise of employment.

As Fortune navigates her new life at Berrow Hall, she quickly discovers that its inhabitants are not what they seem. The owner of the manor is on a relentless quest to uncover witches, and the secrets lurking within the walls of the house begin to unravel. The atmosphere is thick with tension, and the proximity to the sea raises the stakes even higher. Fortune must tread carefully, balancing her disguise with the need to uncover the truth behind the manor’s dark history.

As the story unfolds, The Somerset Tsunami immerses readers in a gripping tale of survival. With torrential flooding threatening the area and local superstitions coming to light, Fortune’s journey becomes a fight not only for her own safety but for those she comes to care about. This historical fiction novel combines adventure, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural, making it a captivating read for fans of the genre.

'Emma Carroll is the Hilary Mantel of children's fiction, belting out the sort of elegant, informative historical novels that scoop up awards and feature on every school reading list. She is a natural storyteller who wears her research lightly, champions the boy or girl next door and keeps her plots moving at a breakneck pace. If your children have not read her, they have some catching up to do: this is her fifth historical novel in two years.' The Telegraph

ISBN: 9780571332816

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 21mm

Weight: 274g

304 pages

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