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I am giving away a copy of Elisabeth Gifford‘s novel, The Sea House. To enter, just leave me a comment. Good luck! (You can read my review of this novel HERE.)
Reverend Alexander Ferguson, naive and newly-ordained, takes up his new parish, a poor, isolated patch on the Hebridean island of Harris. His time on the island will irrevocably change the course of his life, but the white house on the edge of the dunes keeps its silence long after Alexander departs. It will be more than a century before the Sea House reluctantly gives up its secrets. Ruth and Michael buy the grand but dilapidated building and begin to turn it into a home for the family they hope to have. Their dreams are marred by a shocking discovery. The tiny bones of a baby are buried beneath the house; the child’s fragile legs are fused together – a mermaid child. Who buried the bones? And why? Ruth needs to solve the mystery of her new home – but the answers to her questions may lie in her own past.
Based on a real nineteenth-century letter to The Times in which a Scottish clergyman claimed to have seen a mermaid, The Sea House is an epic, sweeping tale of loss and love, hope and redemption, and how we heal ourselves with the stories we tell.
It’s really cool that they played off of an 1800s letter in writing this book! I love how fascinated we are by the idea of mermaids. Although, this sounds a little creepy, finding a body that looks like one buried under your home.
This book sounds so good. I love the mystery about the child’s bones, and would enjoy reading it. Thanks for having the giveaway.
This sounds like a very interesting book. The mermaid concept is unique, and I like that the mermaid bones create a mystery. I also think it’s great that the book actually has a historical connection. Overall, this seems like a very original and intriguing book, and I can’t wait to read it.
Can’t help but be curious about Ruth’s connection to the mystery. Sounds really good.
This really looks like a very interesting read. I believe I would enjoy this very much. Thanks for your giveaway!!
Judy Cox
Thank you for the giveaway!
Sounds like a very interesting book. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would LOVE to read The Sea House! Thanks for the chance. 🙂
What an intriguing book! Thanks for the great giveaway.
this sounds interesting
This sounds like an interesting book and the story behind the baby with the fused legs found at the house years after intrigues me to discover the plotline of the story and further expound on my interests in mermaids.. and mermen.
Oh, my goodness! I can’t wait to read this book! Thanks for entering me in your giveaway.
Sounds like a great book! I love stories with some background in real history.
The Sea House sounds like a fantastic read!
Wow, what a read, and it’s based on an actual letter! Have to read this.. Thank you for the giveaway!
This really looks like a very interesting read. Would love to win. Thanks for the giveaway.
This book sounds so interesting! I love the cover too! Awesome giveaway!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Sounds fun
What an intriguing premise and gorgeous cover!
Thanks 🙂