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The best books like A Distant Shore are:

  1. 1By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult4.4
  2. 2The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough0
  3. 3A Wallflower’s Guide to Viscounts and Vice by Manda Collins4.2
  4. 4Rules for Ruin by Mimi Matthews4.6
  5. 5The Bride by Julie Garwood4.6
  6. 6Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel4.4
  7. 7Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris4.5
  8. 8A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare4.2#1
  9. 9A Bachelor's Lessons in Love by Sally Britton4.6
  10. 10On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn4.6#8
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Romance4.22004320 pages

In a quiet English village, Dorothy—recovering from a failed marriage and obsession—finds herself drawn to her enigmatic African neighbor Solomon, whose mysterious past hints at a desperate search for sanctuary. As two wounded souls navigating isolation in their own ways, they gradually discover an unexpected solace in each other's company. Their unlikely connection becomes a lifeline in a place where people come to heal from life's deepest wounds.

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Quick Comparison: Books Like A Distant Shore

BookAuthorRatingYearPagesBest For
By Any Other NameJodi Picoult4.42024544Closest match
The Thorn BirdsColleen McCullough02009704Similar vibes
A Wallflower’s Guide to Viscounts and ViceManda Collins4.22025320Similar vibes
Rules for RuinMimi Matthews4.62025400Similar vibes
The BrideJulie Garwood4.62022352Similar vibes
Like Water for ChocolateLaura Esquivel4.41992245Similar vibes
Dead Until Dark📚 Series starterCharlaine Harris4.52001—Start a new series
A Night to SurrenderTessa Dare4.22011400Similar vibes
A Bachelor's Lessons in LoveSally Britton4.62025280Similar vibes
On the Way to the WeddingJulia Quinn4.62006320Similar vibes

Authors Who Write Like Caryl Phillips

If you enjoy Caryl Phillips's writing style, explore these similar authors.

Elsie SilverLucy ScoreBrynne WeaverTessa BaileyJenny Han

Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to A Distant Shore?

The most similar books to A Distant Shore are By Any Other Name, The Thorn Birds, A Wallflower’s Guide to Viscounts and Vice.

What should I read after A Distant Shore?

After finishing A Distant Shore, readers most commonly pick up By Any Other Name next.

Who writes books like Caryl Phillips?

Authors similar to Caryl Phillips include Elsie Silver, Lucy Score, Brynne Weaver, Tessa Bailey, Jenny Han.

What genre is A Distant Shore?

A Distant Shore is a Romance novel by Caryl Phillips, published in 2004.

How long is A Distant Shore?

A Distant Shore is 320 pages long.

About A Distant Shore

The English village is a place where people come to lick their wounds. Dorothy has walked away from a bad thirty-year marriage, an affair gone sour and a dangerous obsession. Between her visits to the doctor and the music lessons she gives to bored teenagers, she is trying to rebuild a life.It''s not immediately clear why her neighbour, Solomon, is living in the village, but his African origin suggests a complex history that is at odds with his dull routine of washing the car and making short trips to the supermarket. Though all he has in common with the English is a shared language, it soon becomes clear that Solomon hopes that his new country will provide him with a safe haven. Gradually they establish a form of comfort in each other''s presence that alleviates the isolation they both feel.