In the rugged beauty of Cornwall's Mawgan Porth, Waves of Want weaves a poignant saga of love, loss, and redemption spanning four decades. In the summer of 1989, nineteen-year-old Sarah Hawkey, a chambermaid at the Tredragon Hotel, meets Taylor Parker-Jones, a mysterious drifter with secrets tied to a powerful and wealthy family. Their fleeting romance ignites against the cliffs and tides, but Taylor's abrupt departure leaves Sarah heartbroken and alone, carrying their unborn child. From the windswept shores of Cornwall to the sun-scorched deserts of Kuwait, Sarah and Taylor's lives intertwine through tragedy--a miscarriage, a criminal record, and the weight of unspoken truths. As they rebuild in 2003, transforming the dilapidated Tredragon hotel into the eco-friendly Scarlet Hotel, their daughter Emma becomes their beacon of hope. Yet, the past lingers, binding them to Jamie, the son of Sarah's friend Lily, whose own losses mirror their own. Through vibrant prose, Waves of Want captures the resilience of the human spirit, the enduring pull of home, and the tides of love that shape a family. Perfect for fans of sweeping, character-driven dramas like The Light Between Oceans and Me Before You , this Cornish tale will leave you breathless, longing for the sea's embrace.
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