Down to the Sea

“A mystery with many twists and turns, thoroughly enjoyable with beautiful characters that capture you and draw you in to read just a bit more!”
“Lawrence has produced a well woven story, the historic passages suitably Gothic in feel, the more contemporary passages tense, with an unpredictability of plot that sustains interest and keeps us on our toes.”
“An emotional and intriguing story … has everything from a fascinating history, twists to do with families, also unnerving parts to keep you engrossed and guessing!”
“So atmospheric and creates such a brilliant sense of place that you can easily imagine yourself there with all the accompanying sights, smells and sounds.”
“An interesting read and a poignant one.”
“An absorbing read that you don’t want to put down … I had that sad feeling when I finished the last page that it was all over.”
“Gripping … A great tale which is both eerie and moving in equal measures … Manages to incorporate the historical with the psychological and weaves a fascinating tale around haunting secrets and painful truths.”
“An eerie thriller … perfectly creepy and atmospheric … will help cement Lawrence as a skilled creator of historical mysteries.” -- Matthew Keeley * The Wee Review *
“Plenty of intrigue, there is much to enjoy here … tension … smart twists … particularly strong descriptions of food and scents … her cast of characters, most of them women, are all distinct individuals.” -- Louise Fairbairn * Scotland on Sunday *
“Fascinating… Lawrence’s skill of storytelling allows for the tension to really build throughout.”
“A true highlight of my reading year … It is really beautiful … Sue Lawrence has created such memorable characters and brought to life both time periods with great accuracy and incredible writing.”
“Exciting … With secret tunnels, hidden treasures, plenty of mystery, drama and danger.”
“Excellent… Intriguing… Full of fear and danger. This page-turning historical novel holds many twists and turns.”
“Combines mystery, human interest and a beautifully crafted sense of place … a great read.”
“A haunting, moving story.” -- Kirsty Wark
"Fast-paced and full of fear and intrigue… Creates a sense of unease in the reader that persists right through to the book's satisfying conclusion."