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Where the Gulls Fall Silent Kindle Edition

by Lelita Baldock (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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A small fishing village, a shunned healer, her daughter, tradition, superstition and a world set to change.

Kerensa lives with her mother, the healer Meliora, on the edge of a small fishing community on the Cornish Coast.

The townsfolk, who work the fish runs of pilchard and mackerel that make their way up the Atlantic coast, call on her mother for help with their ailments, but never for her company.

Kerensa does not know why.

Curses and superstitions whisper around her as she grows into a competent young woman, fighting for her place amongst the people of Porth Gwynn.

But what has caused the rift between her and the town?

And can their traditional way of life survive in the face of changing winds?

Where the Gulls Fall Silent is an historical fiction that explores the lives of the fishermen and women who made their living from the rough Atlantic Ocean; the hardship they faced; the secrets that divided them; and the community spirit that pulled them through.

A story of love, loss, hope and second chances.
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    October 28, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09HJH1TG6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independent; 1st edition (October 28, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 28, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3126 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09K1WVW3B
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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Lelita Baldock

Lelita Baldock

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Lelita Baldock is an author of historical fiction.

Her first traditionally published novel The Baker's Secret will be released in January 2024 through Storm Publishing as part of a two book deal.

Lelita's novels focus on lesser-known aspects of history and the incredible everyday people who endure and overcome.

Born and raised in Australia, living between the capital cities of Adelaide and Melbourne, in 2018 Lelita relocated to Surrey. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English Literature and History, and a Bachelor of Education, specialising in English.

As a secondary school English teacher, Lelita taught across multiple disciplines including High Level International Baccalaureate English Literature, and A Level English, in both Australia and the UK.

Lelita enjoys engaging with other readers and writers through social media, publishing a regular writing newsletter. When not writing, Lelita will most likely be found reading, with a cup of coffee or icy white wine in her hand.

Twitter: @LelitaBaldock

Instagram: @LelitaBaldockWrites

Facebook: @LelitaBaldockWrites

LinkedIn: Lelita Baldock

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
27 global ratings

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Doublemom
5.0 out of 5 stars Takes you back in a lost era
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
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The author is a master of writing. The place and people come alive in her word weaving. It is a harsh world of a seafaring village and people. Beautiful characters and deeply rich story of the highs and lows of life in that time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good historical fiction escape
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2021
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Where the Gulls Fall Silent by Lelita Baldock promises enchantment, mother-daughter tension, and old set town ways vs. changing, more modern ways on the Cornish coast. The story holds true to its promise. Beginning in 1852, this is a good historical fiction escape!
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Eme Savage
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous worldbuilding that draws you in immediately.
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022
4.8 out of 5

Kerensa grows up in a Cornish fishing village. She lives with her mother in a hut just outside of town. Her birth was seen as a bad omen that the fish runs would dwindle and rumors of her true origins keep her apart. Despite all of this Kerensa endures.

What I liked:
The author is a master at painting a picture of long ago places in a way that brings them to life. It was very easy to immerse into Kerensa's world, to feel her struggles, to smell the ocean air, to hear the gulls on the breeze. The characters were wonderfully drawn. The world is exceptionally built. The story is well crafted and engaging. I knew where the story was leading me, but it still wrenched my heart out and then gave me hope once again. What a ride!

What I didn't like:
The only thing I didn't like was the end. The last chapter reads more like an epilogue, but honestly, it is a very minor criticism and didn't take anything away from the overall beauty and power of the story.

Overall:
I've read one other book by this author and this story is equally powerful, lovely, and immersive. I can't get over how well the author pulls us into these historical worlds. I have another one of her books on my TBR list already. She has a lifelong fan in this reader.
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Liam Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Lelita has done it again !
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2021
She has written amazing historical fiction and this is another great entry into her already amazing catalogue of work. I don't believe there is anyway humanly possible for her to write a bad story.

Dive into historical Cornwall and emerse yourself into this amazing fable.

Thank you for always leaving us with great tales and always looking forward to your next one.
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Lisa Valentine
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a beautiful story.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2021
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This is such a wonderfully written and descriptive book that will throw every emotional you. The story follows a young woman called Kerensa. There are secrets in the lives of those around Kerensa that have shaped her life. Curses and superstition have followed her since she was born, but until later in life, she has no idea why.
Happiness, sadness, hope and heartbreak are all themes of this story.
I could smell the salt air and feel the icy wind as I read- Lelita created a beautifully scenic story.
Truly beautiful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A gentle read to lure you into Cornwall's past
Reviewed in France on November 1, 2021
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Having already discovered Lelita's other works, I was excited to pick this one up and discover anew her writing style. Following the story of Kerensa, I felt fully immersed in her world from page one. Underpinned by such beautiful description, the book allowed me to be transported to Cornwall, and back through the passage of time. In particular the way foods and smells were depicted really made me drool. Thank you for this gem.
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Jodi Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars Nicknames and tears
Reviewed in Australia on April 25, 2024
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I struggle with the pronunciation of words I don’t know so in my head I might have given the characters non-traditional sounding names, as I got into the book they felt so familiar that they were likely nicknames. The locations and events are so well described that you can imagine yourself there with them. A beautiful story of strength and resilience, I actually even shed a tear. Looking forward to reading more from Lelita.
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J. G.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2024
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A beautiful and well researched story, with interesting characters. I really enjoyed this book.
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Simon Maxwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!
Reviewed in Australia on December 24, 2021
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This book warmed my heart. It's a book you continue to think about long after you've read the last page. I genuinely loved it. The spirited female mc, Kerensa, reminded me of Kya in 'Where the Crawdads Sing'. They both face prejudice and hardship. They fight valiantly for independence, and they both grow into strong women. The main character is not the only similarity; both novels evoke strong emotion. The prose is beautiful, words that are crafted with the author's heart. And the setting... OH, just stunning. Yes, the setting IS character in this incredible novel set around a fishing village during the 19th Century. Lelita Baldock has written an incredible book and I can't recommend it highly enough.
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