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One sister found the courage to leave, the other must find the courage to live… From the Caribbean to 1950s London, an epic story of finding home, Island Song is an atmospheric and lyrical debut of compelling storytelling, for fans of Louise Hare and Kristin Hannah. __________________________________ 'Profound and moving' Woman's Own 'Engrossing … An enjoyable debut' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City 'Inspirational … filled with emotion and vibrancy' Heat ___________________________________ ‘We are born of fighters … slaves wanting to be free. Never let anyone take away the fire in your belly, my daughters…’ Two sisters, spun from the same cloth, yet following different paths… Headstrong Agnes Deterville dreams of escape, far away from their small village in Saint Lucia. Cautious Ella fears everything beyond the world she knows. When Agnes departs to 1950s London, they are both confronted by heartbreak, loneliness, and tragedy. Separated by an ocean, but bound by love, can the sisters keep their island song singing in their hearts? Perfect for fans of This Lovely City by Louise Hare and Windrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah. *READERS LOVE ISLAND SONG* 'Inspiring and relatable … highly recommend!' ? 'Beautifully written, with deeply developed characters' ? 'Will resonate long after the final page' ? 'A compelling read … the depth of the characters' strength shines throughout' ? 'Insightful and inspirational' ? 'Captivating and emotional … a powerful reminder of an important chapter in history' ? 'Iloved the call of the island song!' ? 'Really loved this book' ?