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Book launch: Edge of the Shore by Francesca Tyer
25 April @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrate the launch of multi-genre author Francesca Tyer’s latest novel, Edge of the Shore, at Westbourne Bookshop on 25th April 2026.
Drop in between 11am and 2pm for this relaxed, public signing event – meet the author, chat about her work, and take home a signed copy of her brand‑new book.
Edge of the Shore marks Francesca’s fifth novel, following her spellbinding young adult fantasy series, The Elemental Prophesy, and promises an unforgettable new chapter in her writing career.
About the book:
Edge of the Shore is a poignant and at times heart-breaking literary fiction novel about grief, friendship, belonging, and the power of music and the sea.
Isle of Portland, 1951
For blind orphan, Enna Eden, life is tough. Isolated by her community, she seeks solace in the waves and sky.
When she meets Kai, a fellow outcast, everything changes. The old man introduces her to an ancient violin and teaches her how to play. Music reveals a new world to Enna, one of infinite beauty and colour.
As she comes of age, Enna searches for somewhere to belong. Set adrift by life’s adversities, she finds anchor in Kai’s friendship and in the enduring presence of the sea.
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