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.