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Love and self-discovery amidst Loch Ness myths.
If you were enchanted by "Water for Elephants," Sara Gruen's "At The Water's Edge" might just be your next great escape. Imagine being whisked away to the Scottish Highlands, grappling with themes of love, honor, and self-discovery during a time when the world was at war. Gruen's talent for researching and breathing life into historical settings will immerse you in Maddie's transformative journey. It's a tale where myth and reality converge, leaving you pondering the depths of the human spirit.
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2015)
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ISBN: 9781473604711
Authors:
Sara Gruen
Publisher: Two Roads
Date of Publication: 2015-03-31
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.68
(rated by 83261 readers)
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Love and self-discovery amidst Loch Ness myths.
If you were enchanted by "Water for Elephants," Sara Gruen's "At The Water's Edge" might just be your next great escape. Imagine being whisked away to the Scottish Highlands, grappling with themes of love, honor, and self-discovery during a time when the world was at war. Gruen's talent for researching and breathing life into historical settings will immerse you in Maddie's transformative journey. It's a tale where myth and reality converge, leaving you pondering the depths of the human spirit.
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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