Ember Island by Kimberley Freeman
In a compelling, complex story from the bestselling author of Wildflower Hill and Lighthouse Bay, two women separated by a century discover long-buried secrets in an Australian manor house.In 1891, Tilly Kirkland is reeling with shock and guilt after her tempestuous marriage ends in horrific circumstances. Fleeing to the farthest place she knows, Tilly takes a job on Ember Island in Moreton Bay, Australia, where she becomes the governess to the prison superintendent's precocious young daughter, Nell. Tilly knows she must keep the past hidden in order to start a new life, but she doesn't know that Nell is watching her every move and writing it all down, hiding tiny journals all over their rambling manor home.
More than one hundred years later, bestselling novelist Nina Jones is struggling to complete her next book. A reporter asking questions about her great-grandmother sends Nina retreating to her family's home on Ember Island, where she hopes to find her lost inspiration somewhere in the crumbling walls.
Though they are separated by years, both Tilly and Nina must learn that some secrets never stay buried, but what matters most is learning to trust your heart.
Kimberley Freeman grew up in Brisbane, Australia, after being born in London. She teaches critical and creative writing at the University of Queensland and is the bestselling author of Wildflower Hill and Lighthouse Bay. She shares her home in Brisbane with a slew of children and cats. KimberleyFreeman.com is her website.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781476743509 |
| ISBN 10 | 1476743509 |
| Title | Ember Island |
| Author | Kimberley Freeman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Touchstone Books |
| Year published | 2014-04-15 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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