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Lullaby Beach: 'A PORTRAIT OF SISTERHOOD ... POWERFUL, WISE, CELEBRATORY' Daily Mail
Lullaby Beach: 'A PORTRAIT OF SISTERHOOD ... POWERFUL, WISE, CELEBRATORY' Daily Mail
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Kitty, raised in Westmere after the war, leaves her family to pursue glamour in London, setting off a series of events that echo down the generations. When her body is found, her great-niece unravels the family's secrets. The book explores familial legacy,generational secrets, and the effects of long-lasting trauma with tenderness.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
A captivating tale of love, loss, and the pursuit of glamour, "The Beach Hut" follows the journey of Kitty, a young woman growing up in post-war Westmere, England. Raised by her protective parents, Kitty's world is turned upside down when she meets the charismatic Danny. Determined to escape her small-town life and pursue a brighter future in London, Kitty leaves everything behind and embarks on a journey filled with excitement and uncertainty. However, her decision to follow Danny leads to a series of events that will have far-reaching consequences for her and her family.
Over fifty years later, when Kitty's body is discovered in her beach hut, accompanied by a suicide note, her great-niece, Lily, is tasked with unraveling the secrets that have been kept hidden within the family for decades. As Lily delves deeper into Kitty's past, she discovers a web of lies, betrayals, and long-buried trauma that have shaped the lives of her ancestors. Through her investigation, Lily learns about the sacrifices made by her family in the name of love, the power of forgiveness, and the importance of confronting the past.
"The Beach Hut" is a masterful exploration of familial legacy,generational secrets, and the effects of long-lasting trauma. With a distinct tenderness and emotional depth, author Ali Smith weaves a tale that is both powerful and poignant, leaving readers deeply moved and contemplative. Through its vivid characters and rich narrative, "The Beach Hut" offers a captivating portrait of sisterhood, resilience, and the human spirit's enduring strength in the face of adversity.
Weight: 204g
Dimension: 214 x 205 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349012384
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