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The Wind Off the Small Isles and The Lost One

Mary Stewart
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The Wind Off the Small Isles and The Lost One

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

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Mary Stewart

The Wind Off the Small Isles and The Lost One

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Lanzarote, Canary Islands • 1960s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Wind Off the Small Isles and "The Lost One" by Mary Stewart are intertwined narratives that involve suspense and mystery set against the scenic backdrop of the Canary Islands. Readers follow individuals entangled in a web of secrets and history as they uncover buried truths. The stories explore themes of discovery, heritage, and personal journeys.

Mysterious

Adventurous

Romantic

Suspenseful

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,250 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Wind Off the Small Isles and The Lost One by Mary Stewart charm readers with vivid settings and engaging mystery. Positively noted for their rich descriptive prose and compelling atmospheres, they are perfect for fans of light suspense. Some find the plots predictable, lacking depth. Overall, the books offer delightful, escapist reading.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wind Off the Small Isles and The Lost One?

A reader who enjoys The Wind Off the Small Isles and The Lost One by Mary Stewart likely appreciates atmospheric settings, mystery, and romance. Comparable to readers of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca or Agatha Christie's mysteries, they favor elegantly crafted narratives with suspense and intrigue.

4.2

1,250 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Lanzarote, Canary Islands • 1960s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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