The Fishcastle stands proud and high over the seaside village of Proudie bay, where the sea meets the land. It is home to the Hardwicks - Marlin, teller of tales and charmer of snakes and women; his daughter, Jennifer, who keeps house; and his son, Gulliver, perfect in form but flawed in spirit.
Creaking with secrets and a menagerie of creatures, the Fishcastle gathers many others into its rambling rooms and garden. One eventful summer under the Fishcastle's roof their lives are changed forever. (Publisher's blurb, back cover).
The Book of Tides
Camberwell
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Penguin
,
2005
Z1220143
2005
single work
novel
Beccy Holt is full of dreams. But she is also a survivor. When she moves away from a hippie commune and into the respectable village of Proudie Bay, she must learn who to love, and how; when to mourn,and when to celebrate.(Publisher's blurb).
