Island Song
The brand new epic and emotional historical novel
by Pepsi Demacque-Crockett
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Pub Date 30 Jan 2025 | Archive Date 20 Feb 2025
HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction | HarperCollins
Description
One sister found the courage to leave, the other must find the courage to live…
Is one sister’s dream the other’s sacrifice?
Agnes Deterville, growing up in the shadow of post-war hardships on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, dreams of a new life in England, far away from her small village. Ella, her sister, cautious and watchful, is wary of the world beyond the shores of their sheltered existence.
When Agnes is employed as a housekeeper for the wife of an English civil servant, her aspirations take on a new urgency, but in her desperation, she makes a promise that is hard to keep. While Agnes hungrily pursues a different future from the one mapped out for the Deterville sisters, her destiny will be forever tied to those she leaves behind.
Will the price of her dreams be one worth paying?From the Caribbean to 1950s London, an epic story of finding home, Island Song is an atmospheric and lyrical debut of compelling storytelling, for fans of Louise Hare and Kristin Hannah.
This is an uncorrected proof copy.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780008598761 |
| PRICE | £9.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 384 |
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 1081599
Gorgeous historical novel. I loved how Agnes created her own path from the cards in which she was dealt and I feel a lot of readers will find her story very insightful and inspirational
Lyn B, Reviewer
What a great read! Written from the point of view of two sisters in St. Lucia in the 1950s, one stays and one goes to England in search of a better life. The difficulties both faced and the joys and achievements they had made for fabulous reading, enlightening me to a whole different world. Through it , their strong characters shine through. It is wonderful to read a story from this perspective, especially the migrant experience in England. Based on the authors parent’s experiences, this book shows life at the time, with its troubles as well as the joys. Thanks to NetGalley for an opportunity to read and freely review this book.
Reviewer 1245242
Agnes and her sister Ella live together in Saint Lucia. Agnes has two young children who Ella helps her care for. Their father is long gone. They struggle to survive from day to day but their sister bond is strong. Agnes dreams of leaving and coming to England for a better life. Ella wants to stay put and does not want Agnes to go. Agnes eventually does leave and promises to return. She leaves the care of her children to Ella.
Really loved this book. I believe it painted a vivid picture of what life could be like for some who came to England at that time.
Lucy H, Reviewer
Agnes and Ella are two wonderful female role models in this story set in 1950s St Lucia. They are inspiring and relatable, and sisters to the end.
I loved the call of the island song and the descriptions of St Lucia took me right back to my visit to this beautiful island.
Agnes travels to London and her journey of settling into 1950s London is eye opening. The challenges she faces and the people she meets along the way feel so true to life.
Ella remains in St Lucia and faces her own challenges and journey. Her dedication to her family has no bounds and I cried for her in this story.
Highly recommend!
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