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Based on the true story of Dympna Byrnes, who emigrated from the Connemara coast of Ireland to Liverpool in the 1920s in search of a better life, "The Girl from the Sea" is a heartwarming tale of triumph over adversity.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 560 pages
\n Publication date: 26 July 2018
\n Publisher: Cornerstone
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Set in Liverpool in the 1920s, this is a heartwarming tale of triumph over adversity, from the Sunday Times bestselling saga author, Katie Flynn.

Dympna Byrnes lives a simple life with her family on the Connemara coast. She adores her father, Micheál, and does her best to help her family by working hard and expecting little. But beneath the surface, there are hidden secrets. Dympna's mother idolises her clever eldest son, yet her attitude towards Dympna is puzzling. So when her family finds themselves in desperate need of money, it is Dympna who crosses the water to Liverpool to seek a better life.

Immersed in the bustling streets of Liverpool, Dympna's circumstances begin to improve. But it is a chance encounter with orphaned, half-starved Jimmy Ruddock that sets her on an extraordinary path she never could have predicted.

As Dympna and Jimmy form an unlikely bond, they face countless challenges together. But their determination to survive and thrive is unwavering, and they eventually find their way back to each other.

Through their struggles, Dympna learns the true meaning of family, friendship, and love. And she discovers that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future.

This is a powerful and emotional story that will touch the hearts of readers of all ages. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope.

\n Weight: 388g\n
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 35 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781787461260\n \n