A review by thebooktrail88
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by Miranda Dickinson

5.0

Visit the locations in the novel Travel to the locations in St Ives

#Authorsonlocation blog post here: Miranda Richardson takes you to Cornwall


You know those shiny stones you find on the beach, pick them up and see that there’s pieces of glass that the sea has worn away to form smooth jewels.That’s the inspiration behind this book, the stones the author found on a beach, one her husband had made with other things into a heart shape for her…now I love books with backstories like this!

Then when I found out Seren, a character in the book, had a name which translated as “Star” in Welsh…well…

Set against a story of community campaigning, something very special happens in this book. A story familiar to many in local communities where one camp wants to change something and the others want to protect it was interesting but much more so with Jack and Seren at the centre of the book. When two opposing characters come together, sparks fly.

What made this book really special was the idea that you can find everyday magic in the most unexpected of places. It’s an uplifting read and one where you can tell the author has evoked a setting on the page which is so special to her and her family.

St Ives has never been so gorgeous!

A lovely story to relax with in the Cornish sun