{"product_id":"the-hungry-tide-2013","title":"The Hungry Tide","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCurrents of Memory\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet against the windswept coastline of Northern England, \u003cem\u003eThe Hungry Tide\u003c\/em\u003e traces the return of Anna Hale to her childhood village of Seaborough Shores in the wake of catastrophic spring floods. When the restless tide reclaims the land each year, it dredges up long-buried relics and memories of the Hale family’s vanished matriarch. As Anna sifts through the detritus—abandoned lighthouses, salt-stained photographs, and fragments of her mother’s diary—she uncovers the tragic love story that shaped her own destiny. Valerie Wood’s vivid prose evokes the relentless rhythm of the sea and the ache of nostalgia, inviting readers to feel every surge of adrenaline and every pang of grief as Anna confronts the ghosts of her past.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSecrets Beneath the Waves\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartnered with local marine biologist David Mercer, Anna embarks on a quest to map the shifting sandbanks and chart the hidden currents that threaten the village’s fragile existence. Beneath the emerald foam lurks more than tidal currents: lies whispered in the dunes, long-simmering rivalries among Seaborough’s fishing families, and a clandestine pact made on a moonless night decades ago. As David deciphers the cryptic entries in Anna’s mother’s journal, their own bond deepens—tested by storms both literal and emotional. Wood masterfully alternates between Anna’s present-day investigations and flashbacks to 1950s Seaborough, weaving suspense with heartfelt revelations that culminate in a breathtaking nocturnal rescue at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eA Confluence of Fate\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the hungry tide peaks, it carries with it the final clue to a century-old disappearance—and the promise of redemption for Anna and the village she thought she had outgrown. In a climax charged with roaring surf and luminous dawn light, the boundaries between past and present blur, revealing the true legacy of love, sacrifice, and communal resilience. \u003cem\u003eThe Hungry Tide\u003c\/em\u003e is an unforgettable tapestry of environmental drama and human emotion, celebrating the indomitable spirit that persists even when the world seems submerged in despair.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e.Valerie Wood is an award-winning novelist renowned for her evocative historical dramas and richly drawn characters. Drawing inspiration from Britain’s coastal communities, she crafts immersive tales of love, loss, and the enduring power of home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valerie Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48749904789846,"sku":"198445","price":3.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/9823\/7782\/files\/198445.jpg?v=1743458133","url":"https:\/\/kaemus.ee\/products\/the-hungry-tide-2013","provider":"Kaemus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}