"Here was the sea" is a book that tells about the life of the main character Lily, who is forced to leave her native city because of the war. Having moved to a nearby town, she tries to find the strength of the amazing events that happened to her. Through loss, hope and love, the heroine discovers a new world and her own possibilities. This book fascinates with its soulfulness, emphasizes the importance of family ties and shows the strength of female destiny in the most difficult times. "Here Was the Sea" is an exciting story about survival, victory over natural elements and inner demons, which will leave an imprint in the heart of every reader.