The Seasiders

A.J. Griffiths-Jones

Sinossi

This seaside town holds more secrets than you could ever imagine.
 
Grace and Dick Thomas are the proud owners of the Sandybank Guest House, a pristine establishment set in a prime location overlooking the beach. Tourists come and go all year round, enjoying the beautiful setting and their host's wonderful culinary skills.
 
However, the permanent residents of this pretty coastal town cause net curtains to flutter and tongues to wag with their myriad of secrets and tales to be told.
 
Caught up in their midst, the Thomases live their lives regardless, checking guests in and checking guests out. But who holds the biggest secret of all?

Disponibile da: 19/02/2022.

Lunghezza di stampa: 180 pagine.

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