<b>A riveting story of redemption and retribution in a unique wartime setting by the author of the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller, <i>The Girl from the Channel Islands.</i></b><br/><br/><b>'An unforgettable tale of friendship, love, courage and survival. I loved every word of this fantastically engrossing novel. Jenny Lecoat is an author to watch!' Bestselling author Kelly Rimmer on <i>The Girl from the Channel Islands</i></b><br/><br/>Jersey 1945. In the immediate aftermath of Liberation from the Nazis, Jean Parris and her family wait anxiously for news of her deported father.<br/><br/>But now a different kind of war is unleashed - a war amongst the islanders themselves. And as Jean, now a young woman, begins to question everything, she soon discovers not only the truth about her family, but the full implication of her own deceptions.<br/><br/><i>Beyond Summerland</i> is a page-turning story of ordinary people in extraordinary times, and a tale of long-buried family secrets. It explores suspicion and prejudice, female friendship, and the fictions we cling to when we cannot afford to let them go; it is also a story of survival and the dangers of finding oneself on the wrong side of history<br/><br/><b>Praise for <i>The Girl from the Channel Islands</i>:</b><br/><br/>'Lecoat capably combines historical fact with the fictional narrative, and offers a cast rich with multidimensional characters. Readers will be riveted.' <b><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b><br/><br/>'…a compelling and beautifully written fictionalised account.' <i><b>The Daily Telegraph</b></i><br/><br/>'Simply and directly told, this is a gentle story of friendship, love, and moral complexity.' <b>Kate Forsyth</b><br/><br/>'<i>[The Girl from the Channel Islands]</i> shocks, pulls at the heartstrings, educates and inspires the reader...full of dangerous plots, troublesome situations, tests to the human spirit and character building moments, seeped in rich historical detail.' <b>Mrs B's Book Reviews</b><br/><br/>'Not only readers of historical fiction (particularly those set during the war years), but also those who enjoy books with inspirational characters, will find this a most informative and enjoyable read. Readers will be left reflecting on this story long after they have read the last page.' <b>Blue Wolf Reviews</b>