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1940s, 2000s: An island full of secrets. A truth that could change everything . . .
The Last Song of Winter
What you need to know before your trail
1940s: Young and romantic, Veronica cannot help falling in love, even with unattainable men like handsome film star Jack Bannock. Her other passion is St Elfwy, the windswept jewel of an island off the coast of Pembrokeshire. It becomes her retreat, a refuge from war and a place to recover from lost love. But even peaceful St Elfwy cannot prevent tragedy and heartbreak. . .
Present Day: When Romy arrives on St Elfwy, now a bird sanctuary and retreat, she only has the enigmatic warden for company. As she devotes herself to understanding the lure of this beautiful, haunting place, she is drawn into the past and the tale of Veronica Mindenhall. The island hides stories of betrayal and loss, as well as redemption – but it is a perilous path to discover its secrets. . .
Travel Guide
St Elfwy
A fictional island just off the coast of Pembrokeshire. The good thing about fictional islands is that you can imagine them very clearly and they seem real. This one sounds delightful – there’s a bird sanctuary and a retreat so that just sounds like the most ideal place to visit!
Skomer Island
The island most likely to be the one in the novel is this one as there are puffins and birds on this island in real life. The author also mentions this in her author note at the back of the book.
BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Last Song of Winter
Destination/Location: Pembrokeshire, St Elfwy Author/guide: Lulu Taylor Departure: 1940s, 2000s
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