Beyond the Sea is quite intriguing
- Book: Beyond the Sea
- Location: Inner Hebrides
- Author: Melissa Bailey
I really didn’t know what to expect from Beyond the Sea, I haven’t read the author’s first book, so this was my first taste of her work. I have really enjoyed the story, and whilst at times it was just a little bit slow, the detail and mystery is very beautifully crafted.
Freya is a tragic figure. She has returned to the lighthouse-keeper’s cottage on the tiny island that is full of memories of happier times. Her husband and son were lost at sea, and Freya is only just beginning to feel strong enough to move her life on. She is lonely and sad, her life has changed so much, and memories can be very painful.
Discovering her son’s secrets unlocks more pain, but also gives Freya some answers.
Melissa Bailey cleverly adds another dimension to the story with the introduction of some long-lost letters, and the story within these old pages slowly unfolds and adds a quite ghostly, magical, almost gothic flavour to the tale.
Beyond the Sea is quite intriguing and haunting, with strong characters and a cleverly interwoven dual-time story.
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