The Silver Tide

WINNER OF THE 2026 HOLYER AN GOF CORNISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD (GENERAL FICTION CATEGORY)
SHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 2026 SELFIES ADULT FICTION AWARDS

Cornwall, 1863. On a windswept beach, Maggie Pascoe watches in horror as her family is lost to the sea. Her father and three brothers are among dozens of fishermen from the town of St Branok who perish in a summer storm.

Destitute and alone, she finds comfort in her friendship with widow Norah Bray, whose young son also drowned in the disaster.

But the tragedy was no accident. As Maggie battles to uncover the truth, she hides a devastating secret – one that could destroy her bond with Norah forever.

Inspired by a true story, The Silver Tide is a powerful tale of love, betrayal and one woman’s courageous fight for justice.

Perfect for fans of Winston Graham's Poldark series, Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca and Kate Morton's The Forgotten Garden.

Praise for J.H.Mann:

‘A novel about the sea and the people who depend on it…wonderfully depicted’ – Historical Novel Society

‘J.H. Mann writes compelling fiction set in Cornwall. He transports his readers to rugged coasts…and introduces us to fascinating characters’ – Margaret James, Writing Magazine.

‘If you love Cornwall, storms at sea and an engrossing mystery then look no further’
- Cathie Hartigan, author of Notes from the Lost and the bestselling Secret of the Song.

‘J.H. Mann lovingly evokes the Cornish landscape, from the Atlantic coast to the bleak and threatening moors, for his gripping stories’ – Debi Alper, author of the Nirvana series of thrillers.