4.5 stars rounded down.
I really enjoyed this novel. It is based on true events. The author brought those events to life through her characters. I cared about them to the point that I felt their pain, frustration and anger. I found myself rooting for the demise of the villain, who was absolutely believable. I wonder if he was based on a real person. In any case, any author who can evoke that type of reaction from readers has created a very good, engrossing story.
The only reason I knocked this down from potentially a 5-star rating was the ending. The author kind of ended the story, but not really. It is obviously left somewhat open ended for the next book in the series. I felt dissatisfied with the ending. However, I will read the next installment. I do want to find out what happens to these characters.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this audio book. The narrator, Angela Ness did a great job of bringing the characters to life. The story is set in Eyemouth, a small fishing village on the east coast of Scotland, where the villagers are a proud, hard working community. They have to rally when a sudden storm dramatically changes things.
The author gives a good insight into the fragile nature of the fishing communities. I hope there will be a follow up book. Thank you to Elisabeth McNeill, Net Galley and saga Egmont Audio for an audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first audio book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters were well rounded and the description of the town and way of life excellent. The narration was very good. I was however a little disappointed with the end and I’m hoping that there may be a sequel.

I selected this book by accident and I am so glad that I did. It is not what I would normally have chosen and didn't think I would listen to it all but after the first chapter I was hooked (no pun intended).

The book is set in Eyemouth, Scotland where a fishing disaster occurred and is mainly a story of the women left behind and those who are supposed to be helping them back on their feet. The scene setting was good and I could picture the village and imagine the sounds of the ever present sea. The characters are well described and one in particular made me very angry. I really liked Effie and Jessie as they are strong no nonsense women who take what life throws at them and make the best of it. Rosabelle gained my sympathy but she was weak in comparison to and I felt she needed to step up more for her child. I hope she is more dynamic in the next book.
It is a believable tale and an enjoyable listen. I am looking forward to book.

Thank you to Saga Egmont Audio via Netgalley

Set in Scotland the fishing village of Eyemouth is a superstitious village, certain things must be counteracted by certain words or bad luck will occur. Someone brought bad luck to the village on the day of the storm.

I really enjoyed this book I was gripped from the beginning. The struggles the women faced were heartbreaking when the men, all breadwinners, were lost at sea. Based on a true story this was well written and deeply moving.

I listened to this book via an audiobook. I enjoyed the narrator. This is my first book by this author and I will be looking out for more from her.

I listened to this as an audiobook and I loved Angela Ness as the narrator. She was great and added a lot to the story. I highly recommend listening to this.
The story pulled me right in. This storm turned this fishing community upside down. Wonderfully written, I watched all these women grieve, struggle and survive. Nothings going to stop this town from starting over. This is book 1 of a series and can be read as a stand-alone. No cliffhangers. I excited to read book 2 and see what happens in London.
Thanks Saga Egmont Audio via Netgalley.