Angela Fairlie arrives back at Rivers End following her divorce from her controlling husband and his imprisonment for fraud. With her confidence shattered and having to make a new start, Angela is helping her grandfather Emmet move from the family home to an assisted care facility close by. Though she has a teaching job to look forward to, Angela is sad to be clearing her grandfather's house ready for sale, which means she will also be looking for a new home. While clearing the house, it is Angela's responsibility to clear out her grandmother Opal's writing room. While doing so, she stumbles upon a mysterious box and an anonymous book written from newspaper clippings about a child who went missing in 1952. When her grandfather is unwilling to hear anything about his late wife's writing, Angela determines to discover what happened to the child and solve a longtime mystery. When she meets next door neighbour Jack, who has scars of his own, she discovers he is also fascinated by the mysterious Mary mentioned in the book and together they investigate the mystery.
This is Book #5 in the Temple River series and if I had to pick a favourite out of the five stories, it would be a very difficult choice. I loved this story as I have loved all of them.
Thank you Phillipa Nefri Clark and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this story prior to publication.

I enjoyed The Lost Girl of Seahaven. The mystery was intriguing, and although I did figure it out fairly early on I still enjoyed seeing the characters solve the puzzle. I was a bit confused as to the point of the subplot with Xavier, but that didn't detract from my overall enjoyment. Overall a nice cozy read.

Angie is recovering from years of a coercive husband, now safely divorced and him behind bars. She returns to her home town to help her grandfather move into sheltered accommodation and discovers a lot of diaries, letters, newspaper clippings, research of her grandmother dating back to the 1950s. All revolves around Mary and some chapters are in her voice. A child lost back then. There is, of course, a handsome neighbour who is recovering from his life changing accident therefore there is a gentle romance going on too. The story of Mary is detailed and emotional and ends far closer to home than Angie had imagined. Well written emotional read. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy.

Angie has been through a bad marriage. Once divorced, she returns home to her grandfather Emmett and Seahaven (Australia).
Angie and Emmett's relationship has been strained due to Emmett's disapproval of her husband.
Things were not helped by the unexpected death of Angie's grandmother Opal...or were they???
Once Angie returns home, Emmett decides to simplify and move to a retirement community in town.
While sorting through Opal's things, Angie uncovers a mysterious box containing newspaper articles and a book written by an anonymous author. Opal, a published author, may have been studying this information for a new novel.
Angie and her handsome neighbor Jack begin uncovering the truth about a child abduction in the late 1950's. Their discoveries hit WAY closer to home than anyone could have anticipated!
This is a tear-jerker and love story.
Angie and Emmett learn to live in the present. Angie learns to love and trust again. Emmett learns to forgive and move forward.

This was a great and intriguing read on SOOOO many levels. Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me the privilege to read an advanced copy of this work.

Reading this was like peeling off layers of an onion. The characters were well developed and their own personal histories entwined with each other.

This would make a great book club choice - would love to direct this with others!

Angie returns to her small hometown after a difficult divorce to start fresh. She lives with her grandfather whom she had a distant relationship during her marriage with her ex. Hoping to rekindle the relationship between them and start anew she discovers an unsolved mystery. Angie’s deceased grandmother was a writer and when Angie went through her office she found mysterious letters and information that uncovered a decades long mystery. Will Angie be able to solve this mystery and help bring a family back together? The lost girl of Seahaven was an excellent, well written novel. I was very immersed in the book and didn’t want to put it down. I enjoyed trying to solve the mystery along with Angie and Jack. On top of the mystery I really enjoyed the budding romance between her and Jack. The twists throughout kept me guessing and I was shocked at the ending. I liked the way the story was written and the switch between now and then. It really helped understand the characters and situation better. I highly recommend this to readers who enjoy mysteries with a little romance and an emotional read.

This novel is a comforting read, Angie Fairlie has moved back to her childhood home to help her beloved gramps move into assisted living. Helping to clear her Nans study she encounters a letter that may help clear up the mystery of a missing girl from the past.
While I found this a fairly predictable novel I did think it was an enjoyable read. I felt for Mary's situation.

The first sentence captured my attention and the beautifully poignant, emotionally driven mystery had me devouring this in one sitting. Driven to solve a puzzle started by her Nan to find a little girl who was lost years ago puts Angie on a path to find the parts of herself that she lost in an abusive relationship. The story moves along at a fast pace as each piece falls into place and coalesces into a happy ending for both lost girls.

The lost girl of seahaven is a very fast paced novel that features the themes of healing, solving family secrets, and overall family fellowship. This is a great work of women's fiction and I am glad that I took the time I read it. I was very impressed with the writing and the message the author wanted to get across to the readers.
Our main focus is on Angie who is trying to recover from a divorce. She decides a trip to her hometown to visit her grandfather will do the trick for her. When she is cleaning through the attic she finda newspaper clippings about a young girl who went missing in the 1950's. Intrigued by this event Angie decides to do some investigating of her own.
I received an arc copy from Netgalley and all opinions are of my own.

Having enjoyed previous books by this author, I was looking forward to reading this book, and it came up to expectations. Angie returns to Seahaven after the breakdown of her marriage, to help her grandfather move into a care unit. While going through her grandmother’s office, she finds a book about a lost girl, who is brought up in a secluded community and is sure that she has another identity. The stories come together beautifully, and this is a touching story of loss, love and finding your true place. Phillipa Nefri Clark has a knack for creating credible characters that you can readily come to care for. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for giving me the opportunity to review this book.

Another great read, I love how the stories evolve, one leading from the past to the present. A love story along the way. Two woman finding their feet and enjoying life, not being shackled by fear. A great story loved it

Review: The Lost Girl of Seahaven by Phillipa Nefri Clark
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The Lost Girl of Seahaven is an emotionally rich, beautifully written novel that blends family secrets, personal healing, and quiet suspense. From the first page, Phillipa Nefri Clark pulled me into Angie’s world—and I didn’t want to leave. This is women’s fiction at its finest: honest, heartfelt, and deeply engaging.

Angie Fairlie is 38, newly divorced, and emotionally adrift. Hoping to find some sense of grounding, she returns to her hometown to help her grandfather sort through her late grandmother’s belongings. But a discovery in the attic changes everything: a box containing old newspaper clippings and an anonymously written novel about a little girl who went missing at a seaside picnic in 1952.

As Angie dives into this decades-old mystery, she begins to realize the story may be more than just fiction—it could be a key to her own family’s hidden past. Alongside her neighbor Jack, a reserved man carrying wounds of his own, Angie begins to peel back layers of secrets, revealing truths that have been buried far too long.

Phillipa Nefri Clark writes with emotional precision and clarity. Her characters feel real and lived-in, their struggles authentic. Angie’s journey is one of grief, identity, and rediscovery—and it’s told with such warmth and emotional resonance that I found myself flying through the chapters, deeply invested in her outcome.

The pacing is tight, with just the right amount of suspense to keep the mystery unfolding without overwhelming the emotional core. What sets this book apart is its balance—there’s sorrow here, but also hope. Loss, but also healing. The relationship between Angie and Jack adds a tender, subtle layer that enhances the story rather than overtaking it.

This novel explores how trauma, especially when unspoken, can ripple through generations—but also how confronting the truth, no matter how painful, can be the first step toward healing. The Lost Girl of Seahaven is a reminder of how resilient women can be, and how reclaiming our stories is an act of courage.

I couldn’t put this book down. I read it in one sitting and closed the final page feeling both heartbroken and uplifted. It’s a story I’ll carry with me—and recommend widely.

Published by Storm Publishing, this is a must-read for anyone who enjoys emotionally driven fiction with mystery, family drama, and a strong sense of place.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read this unforgettable novel early.

The Lost Girl of Seahaven by Phillipa Nefri Clark, published by Storm Publishing, is an heartwarming, literally unputdownable read, suspenseful with characters so easy to connect with.
Angie is a divorced 38 year old who's back in her hometown, helping her grandfather sorting his things.
Finding a box of her grannies thats full of secrets, papers that have her see her family in an entirely new light.
I read the whole book in one single sitting, breathlessly craving more.
I recommend the book, 5 stars.