{"product_id":"9780008527594","title":"The Hidden Letters","description":"Author: Lorna Cook\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780008527594\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 03 Jul 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 384 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the eve of a world war, a forbidden love will blossom in the garden of a stately home, where one young woman will make a choice that will change her life forever…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘An emotional story of love and strength’ – LIZ FENWICK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Beautiful … Had me utterly captivated’ – JENNY ASHCROFT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the storm clouds of war gather, Cordelia seeks refuge in the grounds of her family estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandsome landscaper Isaac has recently arrived to tend to the gardens, and the connection between him and Cordelia is as immediate as it is forbidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsaac begins to secretly teach her how to cultivate the gardens, so when he and all the young men are called away to war, Cordelia takes over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the battlefields of Europe, Isaac sends her letters, that give her hope for their future in peacetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when these messages abruptly cease, Cordelia must face up to the worst and take her future – and the fate of the garden they both loved – into her own hands…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn epic, sweeping tale of love, war and the strength of the human spirit. Fans of Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton will be absolutely gripped by this historical page-turner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A beautiful emotional story of love and strength’ Liz Fenwick, author of \u003cem\u003eThe River Between Us\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Lorna Cook has had me utterly captivated with her latest. \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Letters\u003c\/em\u003e has it all – heartbreak and redemption, intense love and desperate loss. It's the type of book that first made me fall in love with reading, I adored every sumptuous, atmospheric page, and can't recommend it highly enough.’ Jenny Ashcroft, author of \u003cem\u003eUnder the Golden Sun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A beautiful, evocative story of love and coping with loss that kept me turning the pages late into the night. A triumph!’ Rachel Burton, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Secrets of Summer House\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Magnificent. Broke my heart and put it back together again’ Amanda Geard, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Midnight House\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Kept me guessing right up to the last poignant page, I found it difficult to put down and impossible to stop thinking about when I did’ Iona Grey, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Glittering Hour\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Lorna Cook’s lyrical novel transports us back to the last golden summer of innocence. Against the backdrop of a garden so beautifully depicted that I could smell the roses, she leads us through loss, heartbreak and heroism – and shows us that love can triumph over even the greatest adversity.’ Judy Summers, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Forgotten Sister\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A story of heartache and deliverance, love and loss, brilliantly plotted and beautifully written – I could not put it down.’ Louisa Treger, author of \u003cem\u003eMadwoman\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Upon leaving those final pages and closing the book … it's like coming home. A feeling of completeness. Of having lived, loved and survived. Everything about Lorna’s tales are just all encompassing, sweeping you away and back to another time far away.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A pleasure to read – I felt quite bereft when I had finished the final page.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A beautiful, evocative story of love and coping with loss that kept me turning the pages late into the night. A triumph!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A sweeping historical saga about war, duty, family, social change, sacrifice, loss, and unexpected love. \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Letters\u003c\/em\u003e made me cry, I found it really moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I really liked the way parts of the story were told through letters. The characters were both like able and believable. Definitely recommended.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552417009822,"sku":"HPC-9780008527594","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780008527594.jpg?v=1771906883","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780008527594","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}