Fading of the Light: a heart-wrenching historical family saga set on the Cornish coast

The Fading of the Light is a beautifully evocative family drama by Tracy Rees, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Lucinda Riley, and Elizabeth Jane Howard's Cazalet Chronicles. Set in 1902, it follows Edith Fairchild, who has established a thriving artists' community in Cornwall with her lover Pascal. When her husband Benedict returns unexpectedly, all their secret hopes and dreams are overturned, leading to tragic events that threaten the happiness of the community. The book is filled with secrets and revelations, and its vivid characters will linger in the reader's mind long after the final page is turned.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

From the award-winning author of The Apothecary s Daughter comes The Fading of the Light, the next book in the Spindrift Trilogy. A beautifully evocative, family drama, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Lucinda Riley, and Elizabeth Jane Howard's Cazalet Chronicles. 1902. Spindrift House, Cornwall. Edith Fairchild, deserted by her feckless husband Benedict eight years before, has established the thriving Spindrift artists' community by the sea and found deep and lasting love with Pascal. They have accepted that they cannot marry, but when Benedict returns unexpectedly to Spindrift House, all Edith and Pascal's secret hopes and dreams of a joyous life together are overturned. Benedict's arrival shatters the peaceful and creative atmosphere of the close-knit community. When Edith will not allow him back into her bed, the conflict escalates, and he sets in motion a chain of tragic events that reverberate down the years and threaten the happiness of the community forever. Why do readers love Charlotte Betts? A deeply romantic novel whose vivid characters will linger in your mind. Margaret Kaine. Romantic, poignant, and gripping. A fabulous holiday read. Deborah Swift. A stunning and captivating read. Full of drama, love, loss, and life. Book Literati. Lush, romantic, and full of intrigue. I loved the idyllic setting of a Cornish artists' community in Edwardian times. A book to drift away with. Tracy Rees, Richard & Judy bestselling author. This is a story filled with secrets and revelations. It is one that lingers in the heart long after the final page is turned. The Fading of the Light is a must-read for anyone who wants to be transported to a world of passion, mystery, and unforgettable characters. From the award-winning author of The Apothecary s Daughter comes The Fading of the Light, the next book in the Spindrift Trilogy. A beautifully evocative, family drama, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Lucinda Riley, and Elizabeth Jane Howard's Cazalet Chronicles. 1902. Spindrift House, Cornwall. Edith Fairchild, deserted by her feckless husband Benedict eight years before, has established the thriving Spindrift artists' community by the sea and found deep and lasting love with Pascal. They have accepted that they cannot marry, but when Benedict returns unexpectedly to Spindrift House, all Edith and Pascal's secret hopes and dreams of a joyous life together are overturned. Benedict's arrival shatters the peaceful and creative atmosphere of the close-knit community. When Edith will not allow him back into her bed, the conflict escalates, and he sets in motion a chain of tragic events that reverberate down the years and threaten the happiness of the community forever. Why do readers love Charlotte Betts? A deeply romantic novel whose vivid characters will linger in your mind. Margaret Kaine. Romantic, poignant, and gripping. A fabulous holiday read. Deborah Swift. A stunning and captivating read. Full of drama, love, loss, and life. Book Literati. Lush, romantic, and full of intrigue. I loved the idyllic setting of a Cornish artists' community in Edwardian times. A book to drift away with. Tracy Rees, Richard & Judy bestselling author. This is a story filled with secrets and revelations. It is one that lingers in the heart long after the final page is turned. The Fading of the Light is a must-read for anyone who wants to be transported to a world of passion, mystery, and unforgettable characters.

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349423029