Shortlisted for the 2007 RNA Novel of the Year award, the author of the bestselling SHIP OF BRIDES returns with a stunning and emotionally fulfilling novel.
Jojo Moyes was born in 1969 and was brought up in London. A journalist and writer, she worked for the Independent newspaper until 2001. She lives in East Anglia with her husband and three children. She is the author of Sheltering Rain", Foreign Fruit", which won the RNA Novel of the Year award for 2003, The Peacock Emporium" and The Ship of Brides", shortlisted for the 2005 RNA award.
'Hard to put down? You betcha' -- New Woman 'A classic love triangle' -- She***** 'Like fellow storytellers Joanne Harris and Anita Shreve, journalist and author Jojo Moyes has the gift of being able to weave her narrative into a love song - between lovers old and new, mother and daughter and a woman and the sea ... Gloriously romantic and beautifully atmospheric, this is a well-written and ultimately moving tale of past tragedies and new beginnings.' -- Lancaster Evening Post 'The backdrop of a community of whale watchers, the conflicted hero and the well-drawn cast of characters makes for an unashamedly romantic read.' -- Elle 'Moyes is a romantic, and there is a gloriously happy ending, but the story is also surprising and genuinely moving.' -- The Times 'Romance doesn't get much more topsy-turvy than this whale of a tale ...' -- Daily Mirror 'Engaging and poignant...Moyes writes both dialogue and descriptive passages with charm.' -- Glasgow Herald on The Ship of Brides 20050611 'This irresistible novel is told through the eyes of four women with their own hopes, fears and secrets.' -- Daily Express on The Ship of Brides 20050611 'Gloriously entertaining' -- Mirror on The Ship of Brides 20050603 'Wonderfully romantic and moving.' -- Daily Mail on The Ship of Brides 20050603 'Fascinating read ... not only is THE SHIP OF BRIDES utterly compelling, it's educational. In a good way.' -- Heat 20050618
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