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The Girl on the Cliff [Paperback]

Lucinda Riley (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 27 Oct 2011

Why has a secret from 1914 caused a century of heartache?

Troubled by recent loss, Grania Ryan has returned to Ireland and the arms of her loving family. And it is here, on a cliff edge, that she first meets a young girl, Aurora, who will profoundly change her life.

Mysteriously drawn to Aurora, Grania discovers that the histories of their families are strangely and deeply entwined . . .

From a bittersweet romance in wartime London to a troubled relationship in contemporary New York, from devotion to a foundling child to forgotten memories of a lost brother, the Ryans and the Lisles, past and present, have been entangled for a century. Ultimately, it will be Aurora whose intuition and remarkable spirit help break the spell and unlock the chains of the past.

Haunting, uplifting and deeply moving, Aurora's story tells of the triumph of hope over loss.

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  • Paperback: 576 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin (27 Oct 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0241954975
  • ISBN-13: 978-0241954973
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 3.4 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 12,998 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Lucinda Riley was born in Ireland. She lives in Norfolk with her husband and four children.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant novel 23 Jan 2012
By P. DATTA
Format:Paperback
I appreciate contemporary literature for its beauty and wonderful story-telling. The Girl on the Cliff demonstrates those qualities. It is beautifully written and kept me enthralled until the end. The plot is well developed and thought out. It is about Grania Ryan who returns to her native Ireland following a terrible tragedy and as a result abandoned a good life in America, as she has loving partner and a promising career as an artist. She meets a young girl Aurora in the cliff and develops a special bonding despite strong condemnation from her mother. The special bonding is so touching. Unfortunately, a dark secret changes everything as there is an unwanted history between two set of familes: Ryans and Lisles. The journeys start from Grania great grand-mother where it all begins. How will history change everything? How does the tone of novel change? It is emotionally, poignantly and deeply piece of novel. It shifts between the past and the present, as we take a historical journey to the war-time as the secret spans many years ago. How will knowing the truth change everything? It paints humanity in a negative and positive light. I find the novel absorbing and enjoyable. The characters are wonderfully sketches and connection between past and present is fascinating and intriguing to explore. The novel is brilliant and deserves strong praise in all cylinders.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful piece of storytelling 6 Dec 2011
By Fleur Fisher TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Now, here is a book to curl up with on a cold, dark winter evening.

The story begins with Grania, who has run from her life in New York back to her family home on the Irish coast.

Kathleen, her mother, doesn't understand why. Grania had a wonderful partner, a lovely apartment, she was building a career as a sculptor. But she sees that something has gone wrong and welcomes her daughter home.

And then the girl on the cliff appears. Aurora. A child who has nearly everything: beauty, charm, talent. a wealthy family, a grand home. Everything except a mother.

A very real child, with maybe a touch of magic ...

Grania is charmed by Aurora. And then she is drawn into her life, and her home.

But Kathleen is concerned. Because she knows that the lives of Ryans and Lisles have been entangled before, with unhappy consequences.

And so stories of different generations unfolded, the narrative moving backwards and forwards to build a wonderfully absorbing story.

Every time and every place is captured perfectly. Every story contains a wealth of emotions. Patterns repeat. And themes, around the importance of home and family, echo across the years.

There were times when the story became a little predictable, the characters became a little annoying, the plot a little unbelievable. But it didn't matter.

Because the writing was lovely, and because the author had a lovely way of making you wonder for just the right amount of time before she sets out exactly what you want to know.

There is always a question or two in the air to carry you forward.

Because the plotting, and the way the story builds is so clever. Complex, and yet so easy to understand.

Because for every predictable turn there is a turn that is unexpected and yet exactly right.

Because the story holds so many emotions, and because they are caught quite perfectly.

It would be impossible not to care, not to want to know.

In the end everything makes perfect sense, and the final twist made me catch my breath.

A wonderful piece of storytelling.
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book, loved it 30 Oct 2011
By JM TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
Well I loved Hothouse Flower and I loved this book too. The only bad thing I can say about this author is that now we'll have to wait ages for her next offering.
It is the story of Grania, a young Irish woman recently come back to her family home after relationship troubles in New York, and how she befriends a young girl called Aurora (the girl on the cliff). Grania comes to realise that there are years long connections between their two families, the Ryans and the Lisles, and her mother Kathleen has to explain the secrets behind the bitterness between the two. This takes the reader back a hundred years, to hear about Grania's great grandmother's life, and also a tragedy in her own mother's life.
Lucinda Riley is obviously a born storyteller as all aspects of the tale are equally interesting, whichever characters we are reading about. I have to say that I did find Grania's stubbornness quite irritating, I did think the way she avoided Matt for so long was rather unlikely and impractical, but generally the characters were likeable and the whole book was a joy to read. Very very highly recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Get Lost in A story
I love Lucinda Riley's writing and as ever managed to get lost in the story of Aurora, Anna etc. Great subject matter . Read more
Published 11 days ago by Angie J S
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
I absolutely loved this story; compelling, emotional, beautifully written. I am such a fan of anything with a historical note, the early 20th century setting is perfect, and... Read more
Published 17 days ago by taylzo
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful novel
The time span of this story, encapsulates colourful characters, with their stories to tell. Loved the evolving links between characters, the emotions, the family struggles over the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Amanda J. Rolleston
5.0 out of 5 stars Lucinda Riley.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is the second of hers that I have read and I have enjoyed them both. Hope there will be more to come
Published 1 month ago by MRS CAROL HARDY
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
A good book with lots of interesting twists. Very well drawn characters and an acceptable ending. I would read more by the author.
Published 1 month ago by carolq
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
I really enjoyed this audio book, I loved the characters, the ups and downs of life. Would definitely recommend it. Brilliant!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Ambitious but inconsistent
Though most other reviewers seemed to be full of praise for "Girl On The Cliff", I'm afraid I really struggled to get through it- and struggled to even want to get through it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Stuart Bruce
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good Storyline
A very good book, a compelling story line that keeps the reader always wanting to turn the next page and with a great emotional ending- Highly Recommended.
Published 1 month ago by TRICIA CAUDLE
4.0 out of 5 stars good read
an interesting story line which held your interest until the end. I always find her books very enjoyable and will look out for any new books by thios auther
Published 2 months ago by jean smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful - Not to be Missed
Wonderful story and captured until the end. All three of Lucinda Riley's books have been amazing and she has to be currently one of the best writers around. Read more
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