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Three sisters separated by distance but bound by love The Fry
sisters enter the Roaring Twenties forever changed by their
experiences during the Great War. Now, as each of their lives
unfold in different corners of the globe, they come to realise that
the most important bond is that of family. Desperate to save the
man she loves, Etta leaves behind the life she has made for herself
in Capri and enters the decadent world of Parisian society with all
its secrets and scandals. Celie's new life on the Canadian prairies
brings mixed blessings - a daughter to adore, but a husband who
isn't the man who holds her heart. In Egypt, Jessie's world is
forever changed by a devastating loss. And back in London - where
each of their adventures began - their mother Christina watches as
the pieces of her carefully orchestrated existence begin to
shatter...with implications for them all...
'The Lost Letter from Morocco has great authenticity, immediacy and
is an emotive and engaging read.' Rosanna Ley A forbidden love
affair. A long-buried secret. A journey that will change
everything. Morocco, 1984. High in the Atlas Mountains, Hanane's
love for Irishman Gus is forbidden. Forced to flee her home with
the man she loves, Hanane is certain she's running towards her
destiny. But she has made a decision that will haunt her family for
years to come. London, 2009. When Addy discovers a mysterious
letter in her late father's belongings, she journeys to Morocco in
search of answers. But instead, she finds secrets - and is quickly
pulled into a world that she doesn't understand. And when history
starts to repeat itself, it seems her journey might just change the
person she is forever... A heartbreaking story of impossible love
and dark family secrets that readers of Dinah Jefferies and Tracy
Rees will love. 'The Lost Letter from Morocco has great
authenticity, immediacy and is an emotive and engaging read.'
Rosanna Ley 'Rich, evocative and utterly immersive, this
beautifully written book swept me away to Morocco. I could feel the
heat, was captivated by the intense, exotic world, and found Addy's
journey to get to the bottom of long-buried secrets absolutely
gripping.' Jenny Ashcroft 'Evocative, sensual and authentic, it's a
novel that gives a true flavour of Morocco in all its maddening and
seductive contrasts, embodied so brilliantly in the character of
Omar. I loved it.' Jane Johnson
Two women, a world apart. A secret waiting to be discovered... VE
Day 1945: As victory bells ring out across the country, war bride
Ellie Burgess' happiness is overshadowed by grief. Her charismatic
Newfoundlander husband Thomas is still missing in action. Until a
letter arrives explaining Thomas is back at home on the other side
of the Atlantic recovering from his injuries. Travelling to a
distant country to live with a man she barely knows is the bravest
thing Ellie has ever had to do. But nothing can prepare her for the
harsh realities of her new home... September 11th 2001: Sophie
Parry is on a plane to New York on the most tragic day in the
city's history. While the world watches the news in horror,
Sophie's flight is rerouted to a tiny town in Newfoundland and she
is forced to seek refuge with her estranged aunt Ellie. Determined
to discover what it was that forced her family apart all those
years ago, newfound secrets may change her life forever... This is
a timeless story of love, sacrifice and resilience perfect for fans
of Lucinda Riley, Lorna Cook and Gill Paul. What readers are saying
about The English Wife: 'An emotive and engaging read' Rosanna Ley
'Rich, evocative and utterly immersive, this beautifully written
book swept me away' Jenny Ashcroft "An epic tale of family, tragedy
& love... I highly recommend this book!!" Books, Wine, Cats 5*
"The sense of suspense makes this story a page turner! Highly
recommend this book, especially if you're looking for a WWII era
book without all of the historical stuff" To Read is to Breathe, 5*
"I couldn't put it down. It was not your typical historical novel
& I think that's what I loved about it. Great book!"
Dabbookclub, 4* "A book that drew me in from the first pages! The
characters come alive, they're so well written. Fans of historic
fiction will love this story. An author to follow" Consumer review,
4*
The Internationally Bestselling Author of The English Wife
'Beautifully epic, romantic & rich in detail' #1 & USA
Today bestseller Lorna Cook 'Sweeping and evocative' Rosanna Ley
Three sisters The Great War The end of innocence... In 1913, in a
quiet corner of London, the three Fry sisters are coming of age,
dreaming of all the possibilities the bright future offers. But
when war erupts their innocence is shattered and a new era of
uncertainty begins. Cecelia loves Max but his soldier's uniform is
German, not British, and suddenly the one man she loves is the one
man she can't have. Jessie enlists in the army as a nurse and
finally finds the adventure she's craved when she's sent to
Gallipoli and Egypt, but it comes with an unimaginable cost. Etta
elopes to Capri with her Italian love, Carlo, but though her
growing bump is real, her marriage certificate is a lie. As the
three sisters embark on journeys they never could have imagined,
their mother Christina worries about the harsh new realities they
face, and what their exposure to the wider world means for the
secrets she's been keeping... Praise for Adrienne Chinn: 'A truly
epic read, spanning continents and momentous events, the different
narratives braided to form a powerful rope of story of love found
and love lost' Jane Johnson 'What a fantastic book! The reader is
swept on a whirlwind journey across Europe, from Capri to London to
Egypt and beyond' Kathleen McGurl, author of The Girl from
Bletchley Park 'Stunning, a sublime tale of secrets, strong women
and turbulent times...I absolutely adored it' Clare Marchant
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