“This debut novel captivated me from start to finish.”
—Julia Quinn, Author of the Bridgerton Series
beyond that,
the sea
by Laura Spence-Ash
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A sweeping, tenderhearted love story, Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash tells the story of two families living through World War II on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and the shy, irresistible young woman who will call them both her own.
“A shimmering dive into a lost past . . . This novel is as haunting as it is accomplished.”
—Meg Wolitzer, New York Times bestselling author of The Female Persuasion
"Laura Spence-Ash has written a gorgeous novel filled with wonderful characters."—Ann Napolitano, bestselling author of Dear Edward
"In this exquisite novel, Laura Spence-Ash weaves a beautiful mosaic of voices, each a perfect postcard exploring home, love, loss and belonging that will entrance readers until the final, heartwarming page."
—Hannah Tinti, author of The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley and The Good Thief
" A story as rich and vital as life."
—Claire Messud, bestselling author of The Emperor's Children and The Woman Upstairs
"I adored Laura Spence-Ash's characters and deeply admired her precise, resonant prose. Beyond That, the Sea is a marvel."
—Ann Packer, author of The Dive from Clausen’s Pier and The Children’s Crusade
