The Girl in the Letter: A home for unwed mothers; a heartbreaking secret in this historical fiction bestseller inspired by true events
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‘I was gripped . . . compelling, twisty, heart-wrenching and thought-provoking. A novel that stays with you’ SOPHIE KINSELLA, Sunday Times bestselling author
A heartbreaking letter. A girl locked away. A mystery to be solved.
1956. When Ivy Jenkins falls pregnant she is sent in disgrace to St Margaret’s, a dark, brooding house for unmarried mothers. Her baby is adopted against her will. Ivy will never leave.
Present day. Samantha Harper is a journalist desperate for a break. When she stumbles on a letter from the past, the contents shock and move her. The letter is from a young mother, begging to be rescued from St Margaret’s. Before it is too late.
Sam is pulled into the tragic story and discovers a spate of unexplained deaths surrounding the woman and her child. With St Margaret’s set for demolition, Sam has only hours to piece together a sixty-year-old mystery before the truth, which lies disturbingly close to home, is lost for ever…
Read her letter. Remember her story…
Perfect for fans of Philomena and Kathryn Hughes, this gripping novel of long-buried secrets, inspired by a true story, will stay with you for ever.
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Emily Gunnis’s books have captured the hearts of your favourite authors:
‘A great book, truly hard to put down. Fast paced, brilliantly plotted and desperately sad at times – all hallmarks of a bestseller’ LESLEY PEARSE
‘Utterly gripping, taut and powerful. An emotionally charged, compulsive, moving novel’ ADELE PARKS
‘Captivating and suspenseful’ JESSICA FELLOWES
‘A truly brilliant and moving read. I loved it’ KAREN HAMILTON
‘What a heartfelt emotional story, made even more so because it’s based on a shocking truth. I raced through it, involved, moved and gripped’ FANNY BLAKE
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‘Couldn’t put it down’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘Please read this book, it will resonate with you for a long time!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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ASIN : B079DMX6H6
Publisher : Review; Reprint edition (August 1, 2018)
Publication date : August 1, 2018
Language : English
File size : 2798 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
Print length : 360 pages
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Customers find the book a great read from beginning to end with lots of twists and turns. They also say the plot is interesting and the author did a fantastic job bringing to light a subject. However, opinions are mixed on the characterization, emotional ending, and engagingness. Some find the characters complex and engaging, while others say they could get confusing. Readers also disagree on the emotional ending and pacing, with some finding it heartbreaking and others saying it’s not happy.
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