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Turning The Tide
| Title | Turning The Tide |
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| Date | 2024-11-28 09:57:53 |
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| Link | Listen Read |
Desciption
All’s fair in love and war? Depends on who’s making the rules. Harry Watling has spent the past five years keeping her father’s boat yard afloat, despite its dying clientele. Now all she wants to do is enjoy the peace and quiet of her sleepy backwater.So when property developer Matthew Corrigan wants to turn the boat yard into an upmarket housing complex for his exotic new restaurant, it’s like declaring war.And the odds seem to be stacked in Matthew’s favour. He’s got the colourful locals on board, his hard-to-please girlfriend is warming to the idea and he has the means to force Harry’s hand. Meanwhile, Harry has to fight not just his plans but also her feelings for the man himself. Then a family secret from the past creates heartbreak for Harry, and neither of them is prepared for what happens next ...
Review
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters are really well drawn - the sort you miss when you’ve turned the last page. The setting is a faded and struggling seaside town in Norfolk, and I found myself wanting a good outcome for it, almost as much as for its residents. I loved the central story of Harry (Harriet) Watling’s struggles to save her boatyard, and her relationship with Matthew Corrigan, but also enjoyed the drama of life in the broader community. The protagonists all felt real, and provided a touching and entertaining sideshow that complemented the central plot. I ended up feeling fond of several of them, especially Harry’s old retainer and lovable mixed blessing, George.
