Drowned Promises

by Sara Simic

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Pub Date 28 Sep 2025 | Archive Date 29 Oct 2025

The Book Guild | Book Guild Publishing

Historical Fiction | Teens & YA

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Description

On the windswept shore of her coastal town, seventeen-year-old Rose finds fleeting solace from a life marred by her father’s cruelty. There, she meets William, a mysterious fisherman whose quiet strength offers the comfort she has never known.

As their bond deepens, Rose’s long-held dream of attending art school in Paris suddenly becomes reality, forcing her to leave behind the one person who truly understands her. Yet even in the vibrant heart of the city, William’s presence lingers in her dreams, his absence a hollow ache she cannot ignore.

Drawn back home by an inexplicable pull, Rose embarks on a journey to uncover William’s past—only to discover he may not be who she thought…

On the windswept shore of her coastal town, seventeen-year-old Rose finds fleeting solace from a life marred by her father’s cruelty. There, she meets William, a mysterious fisherman whose quiet...

A Note From the Publisher

Sara Simic is a Swiss-Serbian linguistics student living in Belgrade. Trilingual in French, Serbian, and English, she enjoys writing, painting, and jewellery making. She admires Albert Camus’s writing style, and her favourite author is Holly Jackson. Creativity is a central part of her life, and she is passionate about expressing her ideas through various forms.

Sara Simic is a Swiss-Serbian linguistics student living in Belgrade. Trilingual in French, Serbian, and English, she enjoys writing, painting, and jewellery making. She admires Albert Camus’s...