The Shell Seekers
Rosamunde Pilcher
Reading Time
at 250 WPM11h 28m
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The Shell Seekers
Published
2005
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Pages
688
ISBN-13
9780340752463
Description
The Shell Seekers is a novel of connection: of one family, and of the passions and heartbreak that have held them together for three generations. The Shell Seekers is filled with real people--mothers and daughters, husband and lovers--inspired with real values. The Shell Seekers centers on Penelope Keeling--a woman you'll always remember in world you'll never forget. The Shell Seekers is a magical novel, the kind of reading experience that comes along only once in a long while. At the end of a long and useful life, Penelope Keeling's prized possession is The Shell Seekers, painted by her father, and symbolizing her unconventional life, from bohemian childhood to wartime romance. When her grown children learn their grandfather's work is now worth a fortune, each has an idea as to what Penelope should do. But as she recalls the passions, tragedies, and secrets of her life, she knows there is only one answer...and it lies in her heart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Shell Seekers?
This edition of The Shell Seekers has approximately 688 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Shell Seekers?
For most readers, The Shell Seekers typically takes between 14h 20m and 9h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 172,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 11h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 23 days • Estimated word count: 172,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Shell Seekers?
The estimated word count for The Shell Seekers is approximately 172,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Shell Seekers?
The Shell Seekers was written by Rosamunde Pilcher.
When was The Shell Seekers published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.