Across A Summer Sea

Winds of Change on the Horizon

In Across A Summer Sea, Lyn Andrews weaves a sweeping tale of family, love, and the relentless pull of destiny. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1950s Liverpool and the golden shores of County Donegal, this novel introduces the spirited McAllister sisters, Clara and Rose, whose lives are poised on the brink of transformation. With post-war Britain still finding its footing, opportunities abroad beckon like distant lighthouses, promising fresh starts—even as old loyalties threaten to drag them back into familiar patterns.

Echoes of Home, Heartfelt and Haunting

As Clara accepts a teaching post in a quaint Donegal village, Rose faces a crossroads of her own: torn between settling for a steady job in the rain-soaked docks and daring to follow a charming American sailor she met at a local dance. Andrews’s prose captures every nuance of longing—the cracking peat fires, the echo of church bells over emerald fields, the crash of Atlantic waves against craggy cliffs. Through richly drawn characters—the gregarious pub owner Sean Gallagher, the enigmatic Mrs. O’Neill who guards family secrets, and the mischievous children who light up Clara’s classroom—the novel celebrates the warmth and tenacity that define close-knit communities.

A Voyage of the Heart

When Rose finally embarks on the transatlantic voyage of her dreams, the sisters are forced to confront the true meaning of home. Letters brimming with hope and heartbreak traverse the ocean, binding them in shared memory even as continents keep them apart. From glittering dance halls in New York to quiet fishing coves under Donegal skies, the McAllisters learn that distance can both wound and strengthen the ties that bind—and that sometimes the greatest journey is the one taken within.

The Promise of Tomorrow

With its blend of evocative setting, multi-generational intrigue, and unforgettable heroines, Across A Summer Sea is a celebration of resilience in the face of change. Lyn Andrews delivers a story that resonates long after the final page is turned, reminding us that love, like the sea, is timeless in its ebb and flow. . Author’s description.