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Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
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370 Pages, Paperback
23cm x 15cm (C-Format)
Published 2018
Condition: Very Good (Has very small/minor signs of wear)
Goodreads Rating: 4.38 * 3,186,721 ratings * 211,455 reviews
Genres: Historical Fiction * Mystery * Romance * Contemporary
****Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Best Historical Fiction (2018)***
For years, the whispers of the mysterious "Marsh Girl" echoed through the quaint village of Barkley Cove, sending shivers down the spines of its residents. Kya Clark, with her untamed spirit and barefoot wanderings, was deemed too wild for the town's refined circles. So when the dashing Chase Andrews turns up dead in late 1969, fingers point straight at her.
But Kya is no mere rumor. A naturalist at heart, she learned life's lessons not from books, but from the whispers of the wind and the dance of fireflies. Though she could thrive in solitude forever, her heart longs for connection and love. When two young men from town take an interest in her, Kya embarks on a journey into a world she never imagined–until tragedy strikes.
In "Where the Crawdads Sing," Owens weaves a tapestry of nature's beauty with a coming-of-age tale and a gripping mystery. Thought-provoking and deeply moving, this debut novel reminds us of the child within us and the secrets nature holds close.
The story delves into the impact of isolation on a young woman who, like us all, craves belonging. Clues to the mystery are hidden within the lush landscapes and the untamed creatures that call it home. So grab a seat, buckle up, and get ready for a wild ride through the marshes of Barkley Cove.