Publishing Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights for Phillipa Nefri Clark’s new novel, an emotional, multiple-POV story of love, loss and unexpected family. At sixty-eight and newly widowed, Edith returns to the quiet Australian island where she once fell in love, intending only to sell the guest house her late husband has left her. But his final cryptic message leads her to a devastating secret and possibly, a new chance at life. Pitched for readers of The Correspondent and Mary Alice Monroe, the novel will be published in August 2027.
Phillipa says,
“What a delight to be working with Emily and Storm again! I’m absolutely besotted with this story and the characters are filling my heart with all kinds of emotions. I feel so fortunate having this new book in such amazing hands.”
Emily says,
“Phillipa writes with such warmth and emotional honesty, and this novel is her most moving yet. Three generations of women, one secret and an island that holds them all. I feel so connected to these characters already and I know readers are going to fall in love with them too. I’m thrilled to be continuing our work together.”
To find out more about Phillipa, connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and visit her website.
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