Selina Paluna

Résumé

Ellen and Jack are twins, evacuated from East London to Cornwall at the start of the Second World War. They are taken in by the Rosewarnes, a wealthy, highly-educated couple and find themselves living in Spindrift, an extraordinary slate house overlooking the savage northern coast. Ellen relishes this opportunity to better herself, but Jack finds his new life stifling and seeks freedom in the arms of Selina Penaluna, a fisherman's daughter whose wild beauty turns every man's head. As the war takes a heavy toll on the family, Ellen is left alone, consumed with jealousy and hatred of the siren that stole her brother's heart.

Now an elderly widow, Ellen has decided to sell Spindrift and leave her beloved Cornwall forever. But she cannot lay the bitter memories to rest. What is more, she discovers that someone has been keeping secrets from her. The tragic tale of Selina Penaluna isn't over yet.