Quicksands: A Tale

By Anna Lisle

Book Overview

Quicksands: A Tale is a novel written by Anna Lisle that tells the story of a young woman named Elsie who is forced to confront her past and the secrets that have been haunting her for years. Elsie is a successful lawyer living in London, but when she receives news that her estranged father has died, she is forced to return to her childhood home in Cornwall.As Elsie navigates the complexities of her family's dynamics and the memories that come flooding back, she must also deal with the present-day challenges of managing her father's estate and dealing with his business partners. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters, including a charming local artist and a mysterious woman who seems to know more about Elsie's past than she lets on.As the story unfolds, Elsie must confront the truth about her family, her past, and the choices she has made that have led her to where she is today. Quicksands: A Tale is a gripping and emotional novel about family, love, and the power of secrets to shape our lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432673335
• ISBN13: 9781432673338
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"