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The Wind off the Small Isles

By: Mary Stewart
Narrated by: Susie Riddell
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Beloved author Mary Stewart's long-lost novella, now available again for the first time in 40 years and perfect for fans of Anya Seton, Daphne du Maurier and Santa Montefiore.

'Now she would spell love her own way....'

In 1879 a wealthy young woman elopes with an impoverished fisherman, leaving her family, who live on the volcanic island of Lanzarote, distraught. In 1968, 23-year-old Perdita West, secretary to the famous author Cora Gresham, visits Lanzarote, the strangest and wildest of the Canary Isles, on a research trip. They meet Cora's estranged son, Mike, and fall in love with the unusual, beautiful little island.

While snorkeling, a landslide traps Perdita in an underwater cave. No one knows where she is, so she can't count on a rescue. And her efforts to save herself will reveal the solution to a century-old mystery....

The Wind off the Small Isles is Mary Stewart's sweeping, romantic long-lost novella, finally being brought back in a beautiful, all new edition for the first time in more than four decades.

©1968 MRM Stewart (P)2016 Hodder & Stoughton 20th Century Anthologies & Short Stories Classics Contemporary Cozy Crime Thrillers Historical Historical Fiction Mystery Short Stories Suspense Thriller & Suspense
Evocative Descriptions • Charming Love Story • Flawless Narration • Vivid Settings • Delightful Storytelling
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An extremely intriguing and romantic tale. and enjoyable short story. The narration was spectaculRd I could envision all the descriptions of the Isle.

Romantic

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A charming little gem, with Mary Stewart’s typically evocative settings, and characters. And exciting action!

Delightful!

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I am a life long fan of Mary Stewart. This is her at her best when it come to her exquisite descriptions of the places she is taking us to visit along with her charming characters. I always feel better at the end of her books than I did before I began and feel like I’ve seen a little more of our world. Thanks.

Classic Mary Stewart

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How lovely to be able to read a new to me Mary Stewart novella. It is not long but it is as evocative and vivid as all of her other stories.

Wonderful “found” novella

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I loved this story and the narrator. I wanted it to keep on going! Classic Mary Stewart.

too short

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We all have our favorite autnors. Whether it be the subject matter, the style of writing, or the who done it, the audio book makes it better

Excellent... One of my favorite authors

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I enjoyed this short story so much! Susie Russell did a wonderful job narrating the story. I also liked the small mention of characters from “This Rough Magic.” I do wish it was longer, I love long novels but Mary Stewart is always such a delightful storyteller! Enjoy!

Lovely Story!

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It’s a short story and a simple one; there are significant coincidences which I would normally consider lazy writing; however, as a lifelong fan of Mary Stewart I appreciated this as a sort of miniature version of her usual novels. She dives deep into the setting and her delicious descriptions paint a gorgeous and vivid picture. There is very little plot, but for present and future Mary Stewart fans it’s a wonderful little taste of her writing.

A Mary Stewart gem

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So glad this small gem has been released. wish she was around to write more.

A lovely treat

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A lovely novella that captures your attention and interest with intriguing characters, fantastic setting and a beautifully moving ending. All deftly crafted in a beautiful little tale.

A lovely novella with all the best of Mary Stewart’s style.

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