Heart of Stone - Softcover

"I love the way Welsh navigates the twists and turns of her plot - she has such a flair for good old-fashioned storytelling that you feel intimately involved right from the very first pages. Welsh writes just beautifully - there's an ease and a flow about everything and so Heart of Stone is an absolute pleasure to read. The sailing sequences are possibly my favourites as they're written with clear affection. Just as with Swallows and Amazons, they will make even the most confirmed of landlubbers - me, for instance - long to take to the waves in a special dinghy all of their very own." (The Bookbag)

"This is most definitely a 10/10 - roll on book 3!" (Nayu's Reading Corner)

"I was pleased to rediscover many of the things that I had really enjoyed in the first book - the fast pace and suspense, the slightly Enid Blytonesque feel, the female lead character and the fact that she (and her friends) are experiencing all the confusing things that readers of her age will be feeling too." (Mad House Family Reviews)

"There's something really comforting about reading M. L. Welsh's stories. They're so sweet with a slightly old-fashioned tone to them that just makes me feel very nostalgic...This book is a wonderful follow-up to Mistress of the Storm. It is both sweet and magical. I love the friendships in this book, the sense of adventure and independence that these children have...Highly recommended!" (Fluttering Butterflies)

"With a fantastic cast of character, some thrilling adventure, a pinch of mystery and a budding romance, Verity Gallant's adventures are a must read!" (Portrait of a Woman)

After a wonderful summer sailing, Verity Gallant just wants life to stay the same for ever. But as she should know by now, not everything in life turns out as we would like.

The land is shifting beneath the ancient harbour town of Wellow, causing mysterious caves to appear in cliff faces, terrifying rock falls and dangerous landslides. And the earth isn't the only thing crumbling... Verity is thrilled that Jeb has returned, but their feelings for each other threaten her friendship with Henry and Martha.

Once again Verity and her friends are embroiled in a tale of evil, intrigue and lost love, as a powerful force works its way towards Wellow, hell-bent on putting an end to all happiness. The Heart of Stone is the key, and the race is on to find it...