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The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon: Escape to the Riviera with this irresistible and poignant page-turner

By Sarah Steele
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The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon by Sarah Steele is a captivating journey that interweaves the past and present. As Florence stumbles upon a suitcase filled with old dress patterns, she embarks on a quest to trace the life of Nancy Moon, a 1960s fashionista, through her enchanting travels across Europe. This poignant tale of self-discovery and uncovering secrets invites readers to explore themes of love, friendship, and the magic of unexpected connections.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories that seamlessly blend past and present narratives. It's perfect for readers who cherish tales of self-discovery, travel, and stitching together secrets from vintage fashion clues, set against the beautiful backdrops of the Riviera and 1960s London.

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I was gripped, desperate to solve the mystery of Nancy Moon – Sarah Haywood, New York Times bestselling author of The Cactus.

THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER. Set against the glistening backdrop of the Riviera, this is a truly captivating novel about two women whose lives become seamlessly intertwined when they embark on the same journey decades apart. Take a journey and immerse yourself in this year's most irresistible read. Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes, Suzanne Goldring and The Paris Seamstress.

To unravel that long-lost summer, she had to follow the thread...

Florence Connelly is broken hearted. Her marriage has collapsed under the weight of the loss she shares with her husband, and her beloved grandmother has just died. Even the joy she found in dressmaking is gone.

But things change when Flo opens a box of vintage 1960s dress patterns found inside her grandmother's wardrobe. Inside each pattern packet is a fabric swatch, a postcard from Europe, and a photograph of a mysterious young woman, Nancy Moon, wearing the hand-made dress.

Flo discovers that Nancy was a distant relation who took the boat train to Paris in 1962 and never returned. With no one to stay home for, Flo decides to follow Nancy's thread. She unravels an untold story of love and loss in her family's past. And begins to stitch the pieces of her own life back together.

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Wonderful. This book is a joy – Katie Fforde, Sunday Times bestselling author.

Two captivating stories of love and heartbreak, stitched together by a trail through Europe in 1962 – Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife.

A gorgeous, tender debut – Kate Riordan, author of The Heatwave.

I felt so passionately involved in Flo's journey. A GORGEOUS read – Prima, BOOK OF THE MONTH.

Warm and true... Pays tribute to the heart and backbone of women who support each other when the world turns its back – Stephanie Butland, author of Lost for Words.

READERS HAVE FALLEN FOR The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon:

If I could give 10 stars I would

Heartwarming, uplifting, emotional and immersive, The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon is a must-read, encapsulating the essence of summer like the sun is shining from the pages.

OMG WHAT A BOOK. Fabulously, beautifully written book.

One of the best books I have read this year. It has it all – love, mystery, deceit and a secret. Five stars all the way.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781472270092

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 301g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Sarah Steele trained as a classical pianist and violinist before joining the world of publishing as an editorial assistant at Hodder and Stoughton. She was for many years a freelance editor, and now lives in the vibrant Gloucestershire town of Stroud.

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