Sea of Memories by Fiona Valpy

Sea of Memories by Fiona Valpy

When Kendra first visits her ailing grandmother, Ella has only one request: that Kendra write her story down, before she forgets.

In 1937, seventeen-year-old Ella's life changes forever when she is sent to spend the summer on the beautiful le de R' and meets the charismatic, creative Christophe. They spend the summer together, exploring the island's sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, and, for the first time in her life, Ella feels truly free.

But the outbreak of war casts everything in a new light. Ella is forced to return to Scotland, where she volunteers for the war effort alongside the dashing Angus. In this new world, Ella feels herself drifting further and further from who she was on the le de R'. Can she ever find her way back? And does she want to?

From the windswept le de R' to the rugged hills of Scotland, Sea of Memories is a spellbinding journey about the power of memory, love and second chances.

Fiona Valpy lived in France for seven years after moving there from the United Kingdom in 2007. She and her family refurbished an old, rambling farmhouse in the Bordeaux winelands, and she learned new skills in cement mixing, interior decorating, and wine tasting during the process. All of these sources of inspiration, as well as a passion for the region, its people, and its history, have made their way into her books, which have been translated into German, Norwegian, Czech, and Turkish. Fiona now resides in Scotland, although she travels to France on a regular basis in quest of the sun.