Coastliners
Author: Joanne Harris
On the tiny Breton island of Le Devin, life has remained almost unchanged for over a hundred years. For generations, two rival communities, the wealthy La Houssiniere and the impoverished village of Les Salants, have fought for control of the island’s only beach.When Mado, a spirited local girl, returns to Les Salants after a ten-year absence, she finds her home threatened….Read More
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