The House at Mermaid's Cove: the Cornish coast and World War II

 The House at Mermaid’s Cove by Lindsay Jayne Ashford is a World War II story of love, mystery and secrets. In April 1943, Alice, a young woman, washes ashore on a beach in Cornwall, England. She survived a shipwreck after it was torpedoed by a German U-boat. She is found by Jack Trewella, who suspects she could be a spy. However, the secret Alice reveals is not at all what he suspects and the two begin an unusual friendship. As Alice wants to reinvent herself as sees the opportunity working at the Cornish estate, she learns that Jack has secrets of his own. As the war rages on, Alice and Jack find themselves at a crossroads: do they continue to hide the past or face it with a chance at a future? 

I have read a few books by Lindsay Jayne Ashford and she has a way to bring areas which normally don’t get talked about in history to light. I enjoyed seeing the war efforts that affected all areas of England, not just London. On the Cornish coast, the war effort is in full swing as refugees from Guernsey Island work on the farm estate and fight back any way they can. As I read, I had to look at a map of Cornwall to familiarize myself with the areas. The relationship between Alice and Jack was sweet and tender. Although the build up was let down by the fast wrap up of an ending, I enjoyed this story. If you enjoy World War II stories, I recommend The House at Mermaid’s Cove. 

The House at Mermaid’s Cove is available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook