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Abandoned as a baby on a snowy bank, Amy is taken in by the residents of Hatville Court, where she faces coldness and alienation. Her only true friend is Aurelia Vennaway, the vivacious heiress who leaves Amy a final gift: a bundle of letters containing a coded key. This sparks a treasure hunt that draws Amy into an extraordinary, life-changing discovery amidst a richly detailed Victorian setting.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with a strong heroine, intricate mysteries, and evocative Victorian settings. Fans of authors like Dinah Jefferies, Lucinda Riley, and stories such as The Seven Sisters and The Tea Planter's Wife will find this novel particularly appealing.

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Abandoned on a bank of snow as a baby, Amy is taken in at nearby Hatville Court. But the masters and servants of the grand estate prove cold and unwelcoming.

Amy Snow was the runaway winner of the 2015 Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller Competition when it stole the hearts of Richard, Judy and the panel of judges. The story centres around Amy, a young Victorian woman who follows a chain of coded letters to uncover a secret about a beloved childhood companion, now dead. Amy Snow is an emotional roller coaster of a read: a riddle that delivers a new revelation with each letter Amy uncovers.

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Unlock the secret with the Richard and Judy bestseller. 'My favourite novel of last year' Lucinda Riley. Perfect for fans of The Seven Sisters, The Lake House, and Dinah Jefferies' The Tea Planter’s Wife.

Abandoned on a bank of snow as a baby, Amy is taken in at nearby Hatville Court. But the masters and servants of the grand estate prove cold and unwelcoming. Amy's only friend and ally is the sparkling young heiress Aurelia Vennaway. So when Aurelia tragically dies young, Amy is devastated.

But Aurelia leaves Amy one last gift. A bundle of letters with a coded key. A treasure hunt that only Amy can follow. A life-changing discovery awaits... if only she can unlock the secret.

Discover more from Tracy Rees with her next heartwarming historical mystery, Florence Grace.

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Amy Snow is praised as a sparkling and compelling mystery with beautifully elegant writing. Reviewers highlight Tracy Rees's fresh, authentic storytelling and well-drawn characters, calling the novel a delightful and fast-paced read full of warmth and attention to historical detail. It offers a poignant portrait of friendship and resilience, capturing hearts from the first page.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784291457

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Tracy Rees was born in South Wales. A Cambridge graduate, she had a successful eight-year career in nonfiction publishing and a second career practising and teaching humanistic counselling. She was the winner of the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller Competition and the 2015 LoveStories 'Best Historical Read' award.

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