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An unimaginable catastrophe sends Dr Jay Gifford on a collision course with a mysterious widow's quest to discover the truth behind her husband's past. Set across several continents, this is a novel of personal journeys, family secrets and lives changed forever by nature's unstoppable force. In Charleston, South Carolina, a widow sets out on a global quest to discover the truth behind her husband's past. Tracing clues to an event that occurred many years before, she's learning that her husband's success was built on deceit ... and murder. On another continent, Dr Jay Gifford is on holiday in…mehr

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An unimaginable catastrophe sends Dr Jay Gifford on a collision course with a mysterious widow's quest to discover the truth behind her husband's past. Set across several continents, this is a novel of personal journeys, family secrets and lives changed forever by nature's unstoppable force. In Charleston, South Carolina, a widow sets out on a global quest to discover the truth behind her husband's past. Tracing clues to an event that occurred many years before, she's learning that her husband's success was built on deceit ... and murder. On another continent, Dr Jay Gifford is on holiday in Thailand mourning the loss of his brother. He doesn't really want to be there, but he'll make the best of things, as he always does. Then, without any warning at all, one of the most catastrophic natural disasters the world has ever witnessed brings the widow and Jay's two worlds crashing together. Who is this determined young woman and will she ever find the mysterious man who can unlock her husband's secrets? Will Jay find his missing loved ones and his real self? And in the face of human tragedy, is there still a chance for future happiness? By the author of Shadow Self, nominated for the Etisalat Prize.
Autorenporträt
Paula Marais is the author of several books including her recent novel Shadow Self, which was longlisted for the Etisalat Prize. She has a Master's in Creative Writing from the University of Cape Town and is an alumnus of Bread Loaf in Vermont, the oldest and most illustrious writing conference in the US. Paula lives in Cape Town and is addicted to travel, quality coffee and beautiful views. For more about her work see her website: www.paulamarais.com or connect with her on: www.facebook.com/PaulaJMarais/.