Bøger af Norma Curtis

Ava's Wish List: 1) See Mum again 2) Help Tal find holy bones 3) Try to stop people from stealing them back 4) Convince Dad I am totally reliable and trustworthy. Ava Jones is argumentative, funny and good at swimming. Top of Ava's Wish list is to see her Mum again and she joins forces with a boy named Tal to find the legendary Head of Bran which can get people anything they want. But Ava and Tal soon find out that they are not the only ones searching for the Head. Despite their bravery and ingenuity they get into serious danger and realise it needs greater powers than theirs to save it from destruction. Can Tal use his new-found skills to defeat their enemies? Why does the book shop owner wear such bad wigs? And will Ava's dream of being reunited with her mother ever come true?

'Forget The Notebook! It's all about The Captain's Wife. I read this entire book in two days... will fill you with hope, then will suddenly break your heart into a million pieces... truly an emotional rollercoaster, so tissues at the ready!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ Britain, sixty-five years ago. Pushing aside drooping hollyhocks, Elin Jenkins tosses back her dark hair and runs up the familiar path to the tiny village of Capel Celyn, past the mossy graveyard with its crumbling stones, towards the farm that's been in her family for generations. Laughing, Al catches her around the waist, squeezing her tight. 'Marry me,' he whispers. 'I'll use my Navy liberty leave, we'll go ask your parents. I don't want this to end.' Tears prick her eyes as she smiles up at him. Three days later, Al is on his ship back to Pennsylvania. And in the months that follow, Elin's frantic telegrams to him go unanswered. Then she receives an invitation to his wedding in Philadelphia. Scribbled on the back are three words: No hard feelings. Present day. Al Locke, retired Navy Captain, smooths his silver hair and finishes up with a spritz of aftershave. With a spring in his step he hasn't had for decades, he sets off up the well-worn track through the valley. As he rounds the last bend, his heart begins to race. He has no doubt he will meet her in the village today. He will at last hear the horrible truth of what happened to Elin after he left, and he'll confess why he couldn't face coming back... until now. As Al crests the final, familiar hill, a startling brightness draws him in like a vision. Before him, a glittering lake fills the entire valley. The pretty stone village of Capel Celyn, and all trace of Elin, are gone... A beautiful and heartbreaking story about lost love, forgiveness and family secrets. Fans of Fiona Valpy, Soraya M. Lane and Kathleen McGurl will love this book. What readers are saying about The Captain's Wife:'I was so engaged in the story and characters, enjoyed the storyline throughout the book. It kept me reading until the end!! I would highly recommend this book!!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heart wrenching.' NetGalley reviewer 'This beautifully unique tale will fill you with hope, then will suddenly break your heart into a million pieces. Without giving too much away, it is truly an emotional rollercoaster, so tissues at the ready! Norma Curtis, you have gained a new fan :)' Off the Hook Books, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Truly heart-wrenching moments.' Goodreads reviewer 'A beautiful and heartbreaking story... I cannot wait to read more by this author. This author has now become a go-to author.' Goodreads reviewer