Book Synopsis:
In this beautiful, lyrical sequel to the critically acclaimed We Were the Salt of the Sea, Detective Moralès finds that a seemingly straightforward search for a missing fisherwoman off Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula is anything but
‘A riveting story of old enmities, jealousies and friendships that come to light after a woman goes missing in a remote fishing village beautifully atmospheric’ Gill Paul
‘A haunting murder mystery about how human nature is every bit as dangerous and inscrutable as the sea draws out its suspense to the very last moment’ Foreword Reviews
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It’s not just the sea that holds secrets
When an abandoned lobster trawler is found adrift off the coast of Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula, DS Joaquin Moralès begins a straightforward search for the boat’s missing captain, Angel Roberts a rare female in a male-dominated world. But Moralès finds himself blocked at every turn by his police colleagues, by fisheries bureaucrats, and by his grown-up son, who has turned up at his door with a host of his own personal problems.
When Angel’s body is finally discovered, it’s clear something very sinister is afoot, and Moralès and son are pulled into murky, dangerous waters, where old resentments run deep.
Exquisitely written, with Bouchard’s trademark lyrical prose, The Coral Bride evokes the power of the sea on the communities who depend on it, the never-ending struggle between the generations, and an extraordinary mystery at the heart of both.
The Coral Bride is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below or through your local indie bookstore.
My Review:
The Coral Bride is a beautifully written, emotional though tense story about a missing person and murder.
Firstly the author does an amazing job of setting the scene in this book and I loved the wonderfully vivid descriptions of the stunning landscape which helped me to visualise it perfectly. The author clearly has a great love of the sea which is very evident as she describes her characters feelings towards the sea and the peace that they get from it. The old fisherman tales that she includes in the story really helped add to the overall atmosphere of the book and helps make the story seem more realistic.
I thought there was a fascinating theme exploring family running throughout the book as we learn more about Angel and her family. I thought Angel was a fantastic character and I admired her bravery in working in a male dominated job. I found it very interesting to learn more about the ties between the different fishing families and the rivalries that exist which have been made worse by the changing fishing industry.
I went through this book quite quickly as I soon found myself absorbed into the story. I liked the way the author casts doubt on each of the characters, showing the reader their possible motivations for the murder. This made it impossible for me to guess who was innocent or guilty which ensured I kept reading as I really wanted to know. The ending was brilliant, very tense and emotional which I thought was a perfect way to end the book.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Orenda for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Ten years or so ago, Roxanne Bouchard decided it was time she found her sea legs. So she learned to sail, first on the St Lawrence River, before taking to the open waters off the Gaspé Peninsula. The local fishermen soon invited her aboard to reel in their lobster nets, and Roxanne saw for herself that the sunrise over Bonaventure never lies. We Were the Salt of the Sea is her fifth novel, and her first to be translated into English. She lives in Quebec.
Follow Roxanne on Twitter @RBouchard72 and on her website: roxannebouchard.com
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