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Beyond the Dark Oceans
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781068388514
Publisher: Lupin Publications
Published: Mar 31 2026
Pages: 388
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.86 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
A family united, a family divided...
In 1906, the Huntingford family leaves England behind, crossing dark oceans in search of hope and opportunity in a new land. Canada promises a fresh start but for the eldest son, Georgy, it also brings hardship, responsibility, and a future shaped by forces far beyond his control.
As Georgy comes of age in a new country, he faces the challenges of immigrant life: unfamiliar customs, the demands of work, and a harsh climate that tests both body and spirit. When the First World War erupts, duty draws him back across the ocean, plunging him into a world of loss, courage, and upheaval.
Amid the chaos of war, Georgy's brother William disappears, leaving the family suspended between hope and grief, casting a long shadow over every choice that follows.
It is during this time of turmoil that Georgy reconnects with his English cousin, Nellie. What begins as friendship deepens into a powerful and forbidden love - one that offers hope and tenderness in a time of devastation yet threatens to fracture the very family that shaped them. As disapproval mounts and loyalties are tested, Georgy and Nellie must navigate the painful divide between love and obligation.
Based on true events, Beyond the Dark Oceans is a moving story of devotion, sacrifice, and resilience, exploring how love can both unite and divide, and how family bonds are tested when history intervenes. It is a deeply human portrait of ordinary lives caught in extraordinary times.
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