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The Invitation

The enchanting and irresistibly romantic new novel from the bestselling author!
By Veronica Henry
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Be swept away by the enchanting and devastatingly romantic new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry - available to pre-order now! 'A rich, compelling story of love, family and forgiveness. I loved it' SARAH MORGAN 'Romance, heartbreak and secrets, I loved it!' FERN BRITTON... Read More
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The sweeping new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry, set between post-war London and the enchanting Foxwood Manor in the rolling Somerset countryside. Filled with secret love affairs, heartbreak and friendship, expect surprises on every page. Perfect for fans of Gill Hornby and Jill Mansell.

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Be swept away by the enchanting and devastatingly romantic new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry - available to pre-order now!

'A rich, compelling story of love, family and forgiveness. I loved it' SARAH MORGAN

'Romance, heartbreak and secrets, I loved it!' FERN BRITTON

'Warm, wise, and wonderful' ADELE PARKS

'A novel to cherish and delight in' RACHEL HORE

'Pure joy!' LIBBY PAGE

'Beautifully romantic, it sizzles with secrets and anticipation!' JO THOMAS

'Utterly captivating, I adored every word' CATHY BRAMLEY

'A beautifully written, powerful story, filled with women. An absolute triumph' MILLY JOHNSON

A secret love story.

A chance to stay forever...

London, 1953

Clementine falls for handsome Alfie Arbutus over cocktails at the Savoy and knows that life will never be the same again. Especially when he invites her to visit the family home he will inherit one day, Foxwood Manor...

Stella lost a part of her heart forever when Edwin Arbutus died. Their wartime love affair changed everything - but now she has her young son, Ted, to fight for.

Elizabeth hopes that throwing the glamorous Snow Ball at Foxwood will bring light back into its darkened walls, and into the eyes of her heartbroken husband, Michael, for the first time since they lost their eldest son.

Yet as the gilded invitations are sent, the lives of all three women collide with unimaginable consequences - will the secrets of the past break the family apart, or bring them back together?

The sweeping new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry, set between post-war London and the enchanting Foxwood Manor in the rolling Somerset countryside. Filled with secret love affairs, heartbreak and friendship, expect surprises on every page.

Your favourite authors love Veronica Henry:

'Magical, romantic' MILLY JOHNSON

'Summer, secrets, an impossible love story. I absolutely adored it!' CATHY BRAMLEY

'Captivating and romantic' HEIDI SWAIN

'A wonderful treat of a read!' SUE MOORCROFT

'A story filled with so much heart. Simply gorgeous!' LIZ FENWICK

'Warm, wise, and completely wonderful' ALEX BROWN

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398724143

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Pre-order Books Pre-order General Fiction Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Romance Veronica Henry

About the Author

VERONICA HENRY has always been involved in storytelling, from her first job typing scripts for The Archers to being writer-in-residence on the Venice-Simplon Orient Express. She was a scriptwriter for many years, working on some of our best-loved dramas including Heartbeat and Holby City. She has written over twenty novels, all published by Orion. She lives on the North Devon coast where she loves walking on the beach, swimming in the sea or watching the sun set with a killer negroni.

Find out more at www.veronicahenry.co.uk or follow her on social media @veronica_henry.

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