Her Last Promise
An absolutely gripping novel of the power of hope from the bestselling historical fiction author of The Memory Box
Published on 22. August 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-1-4722-6593-7 (ISBN)
Description
** THE MEMORY BOX, THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM KATHRYN HUGHES, IS AVAILABLE NOW **
A beautiful, page-turning and heartwrenching story of how hope can blossom in the ruins of tragedy and of the redeeming power of love. From No. 1 bestselling author of The Letter Kathryn Hughes.
Winner Book of the Year in Prima magazine Big Book Awards
'Storytelling at its finest with characters that come alive and a plot that dances with intrigue. An absolutely first-class read that does not disappoint' Prima
'A gripping read' Woman & Home
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Tara Richards was just a girl when she lost her mother. Years later when Tara receives a letter from a London solicitor its contents shake her to the core. Someone has left her a key to a safe deposit box. In the box lies an object that will change everything Tara thought she knew and lead her on a journey to deepest Spain in search of the answers that have haunted her for forty years.
Violet Skye regrets her decision to travel abroad leaving her young daughter behind. As the sun dips below the mountains, she reminds herself she is doing this for their future. Tonight, 4th June 1978, will be the start of a new life for them. This night will indeed change Violet's destiny, in the most unexpected of ways...
Five-star reviews from real readers for Her Last Promise...
'Hope rises from despair and new beginnings are forged in the most extraordinary and unexpected way. Kathryn Hughes delves deeply into the heart and soul of her characters, making them totally relatable...like friends you really care for. My addiction to this novel was total and uncompromising ? ? ? ? ?'
'Wonderful! First book I have read by Kathryn Hughes and will now read her previous stories. I loved it ? ? ? ? ?'
'Beautifully written, it will stay with me for a long time ? ? ? ? ?'
'Completely captivating ? ? ? ? ?'
'I really enjoyed this book, especially the nostalgic 1970's descriptions ? ? ? ? ?'
A beautiful, page-turning and heartwrenching story of how hope can blossom in the ruins of tragedy and of the redeeming power of love. From No. 1 bestselling author of The Letter Kathryn Hughes.
Winner Book of the Year in Prima magazine Big Book Awards
'Storytelling at its finest with characters that come alive and a plot that dances with intrigue. An absolutely first-class read that does not disappoint' Prima
'A gripping read' Woman & Home
_______
Tara Richards was just a girl when she lost her mother. Years later when Tara receives a letter from a London solicitor its contents shake her to the core. Someone has left her a key to a safe deposit box. In the box lies an object that will change everything Tara thought she knew and lead her on a journey to deepest Spain in search of the answers that have haunted her for forty years.
Violet Skye regrets her decision to travel abroad leaving her young daughter behind. As the sun dips below the mountains, she reminds herself she is doing this for their future. Tonight, 4th June 1978, will be the start of a new life for them. This night will indeed change Violet's destiny, in the most unexpected of ways...
Five-star reviews from real readers for Her Last Promise...
'Hope rises from despair and new beginnings are forged in the most extraordinary and unexpected way. Kathryn Hughes delves deeply into the heart and soul of her characters, making them totally relatable...like friends you really care for. My addiction to this novel was total and uncompromising ? ? ? ? ?'
'Wonderful! First book I have read by Kathryn Hughes and will now read her previous stories. I loved it ? ? ? ? ?'
'Beautifully written, it will stay with me for a long time ? ? ? ? ?'
'Completely captivating ? ? ? ? ?'
'I really enjoyed this book, especially the nostalgic 1970's descriptions ? ? ? ? ?'
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
326 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4722-6593-7 (9781472265937)
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An absolutely gripping novel of the power of hope from the bestselling historical fiction author of The Memory Box
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Kathryn Hughes was born in Altrincham, near Manchester. After completing a secretarial course, Kathryn met her husband and they married in Canada. For twenty-nine years they ran a business together, raised two children and travelled when they could to places such as India, Singapore, South Africa and New Zealand. Kathryn and her family now make their home in a village near Manchester.