A Salt Splashed Cradle reviews
“There is some beautiful poetic writing and the complex life of the heroine, Belle, had me gripped from the beginning. Some of the loveliest writing is in the whaling sequences – one can feel the cold – and among the whalers, she creates some outstanding characters.” Eileen Ramsay, novelist.
“A Salt Splashed Cradle drips with historical accuracy, and even the scenes aboard a whaling ship seem to have been recounted directly from an 1800’s whaler, almost as if Chris Longmuir boarded these ships and chopped them free from the arctic ice herself.” Tim Greaton.
“Chris Longmuir’s books so far have been mysterious, suspenseful stories concerned with some of the darker depths of human nature. So it’s surprising to learn that this latest is a romance. But fans won’t be disappointed. Yes, it’s a romance but the murkier motives and actions are still in evidence.” Bill Kirton, crime writer.
“Beautifully written with deeply enchanting and well drawn protagonists. A Salt Splashed Cradle goes beyond the norms of the historical romance to bring us a story of hardship, love, wanderlust and coming of age. This was a story I did not want to end and I hope the author plans to bring another instalment of Belle’s life and loves to us soon.” Karen Bryant Doering.