Description
Orphaned and sent from Iceland to Scotland in the 1950s, Gemma Hardy endures a series of harsh transitions, first losing her father and then finding herself an unwelcome presence in her uncle's home. Her resilience is tested through oppressive years at a strict boarding school, but a new chapter begins when she accepts a position as an au pair on the remote Orkney Islands. At the mysterious Blackbird Hall, Gemma's life takes a dramatic turn as she confronts her greatest challenge yet, navigating a world of secrets and unexpected connections. This poignant novel explores themes of belonging, resilience, and the search for identity against a backdrop of stark beauty and emotional isolation.
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paperback
Harper Perennial
Published Jun 26, 2012
ISBN: 9780062064233
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Details
First Published
2012
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Flight of Gemma Hardy by Margot Livesey.