A historical saga about the after-effects of a storm, and how one woman's arrival affects a community When the fiercest storm in living memory pounds the shores of 19th-century Cornwall, wrecking ships and bringing death and destruction to seafarers and coastal communities, a young girl is found, barely alive, washed up among the rocks of a remote North Cornish cove. Her arrival and the mystery surrounding her background will affect the lives of those who come to know her and, for Alice Kilpeck in particular, nothing will ever be the same again. "A vigorous and fascinating piece of storytelling from the pen of a world-class professional."  — Sunday Times "An entertaining and enjoyable read."  — Historical Novels Review E. V. Thompson is a former policeman and sailor. He is the author of The Dream Traders and The Vagrant King as well as Chase the Wind , which won the Best Historical Novel of the Year award. Used Book in Good Condition