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Name: The Waiting Sands
Author: Susan Howatch

Set against the quiet backdrop of the Scottish coast, "The Waiting Sands" follows Rachel as she navigates the escalating danger surrounding her family home. After two lives have already been lost, the threat of further tragedy looms as someone close to her turns deadly. The tale hinges on Rachel’s desperate search for the true killer, a mystery that keeps her—and readers—on edge. The novel blends elements of romantic suspense with gripping thriller stakes, as the house and shoreline seem to hum with an ominous anticipation that mirrors the protagonist’s own anxiety.

First publish date: 1966

Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense

Authors: Susan Howatch

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