Elizabeth Haynes

Bess comes up the stairs and looks almost startled to see Rachel there.

People make day trips to the Isle of May,

I absolutely loved You, Me & the Sea.

She can see more of the island now. The lighthouse is on the nearest side. Further along and about half a mile back is the small bird observatory that houses birdwatchers, and occasionally other people: ecology students and scientists. Her job will be to take care of the observatory, to clean it, and change the beds once a week ready for the next lot.

The swell calms and it feels almost peaceful here, the wash of the boat causing huge pads of seaweed to rise and fall without breaking a wave.

Before that, it’s like something outside you, something unexpected: you watch yourself getting angry and you’re almost surprised 8by it, because that’s not you.

I absolutely loved You, Me & the Sea

It’s a comfort and a breathtaking romance – aka sizzling hot! – with beautifully atmospheric scenery. What a perfect escape

This is escapism in the best possible way

slinging it over his shoulder and offering his hand to her again. This time she takes it and he hauls her up on to the jetty.