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Nominated for Scotland's National Book Awards in the Scottish Fiction Book of the Year category, 'Mother Sea' by Lorraine Wilson is a gripping tale of survival and hope. Set on a secluded isle in the Indian Ocean, the story follows Sisi de Mathilde, a dedicated scientist battling to preserve her endangered community.
As rising sea levels and dwindling birth rates threaten the island's very existence, Sisi finds herself unexpectedly widowed and with child. Her world is further upended when outsiders arrive, urging the islanders to forsake their ancestral home.
Caught between loyalty to ancient traditions and the allure of a new beginning, Sisi must navigate treacherous waters. As her community fractures under mounting pressure, she faces a desperate struggle to safeguard her unborn child, her people, and the only home she's ever known.
Wilson's masterful prose weaves a haunting tale of resilience in the face of ecological crisis, exploring the delicate balance between tradition and progress. 'Mother Sea' is a poignant reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the enduring power of hope.
Book ISBN: | 9781914148347 |
Book Weight: | 342g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
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