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Letters From the Past

The bestselling family drama of secrets and second chances
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Letters From the Past by Erica James is a compelling tale set in a coastal English village in the summer of 1962. The story unfolds as unexpected letters begin disrupting the calm lives of its residents, unveiling long-buried secrets and personal revelations. The narrative weaves together multiple characters' journeys, exploring themes of love, loss, and the quest for truth.
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This enthralling tale may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that weave together family secrets and revelations across generations. Set against the vivid backdrop of the 1960s, this novel beautifully explores themes of love, betrayal, and the enduring impact of the past on the present. If you appreciate richly developed characters and intricate plots, you might find this book captivating and deeply satisfying.

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A captivating drama of family secrets and second chances, from the bestselling author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick An Ideal Husband.

'A glorious summer story which sizzles with passion; idyllic location, compelling characters and lives so interwoven, that their secrets have the power to change everything. I wanted it to go on forever' — Cathy Bramley

Suffolk, 1962. The Devereux family are gathering for a party, and a series of anonymous letters are about to turn the sleepy village of Melstead St Mary upside down . . .

Evelyn is preparing to celebrate her 20th wedding anniversary, but there are secrets she's never told her beloved husband, Kit. Secrets that stretch back to her wartime days at Bletchley Park . . .

For Hope, her sister-in-law, happiness has never come easily, and the letter she receives could destroy her fragile world. While, up at Melstead Hall, Julia has discovered that the life she married into comes at a heavy price.

And halfway across the world, the indomitable Romily is longing for home. But with the Devereux family under threat, she finds herself confronting her own closely guarded secret. Can she save the day, and seize her own chance of happiness?

From the gorgeous Suffolk countryside to the sun-baked desert of Palm Springs, let Erica James sweep you away...

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Letters From the Past by Erica James offers captivating storytelling set against an idyllic backdrop with deeply interwoven lives and secrets that can change everything. It is praised for its passion, compelling characters, and engaging narrative, making it a joyously readable and beautifully written experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409173878

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 528

About the Author

Erica James is the number one international bestselling author of twenty-five novels, including the Sunday Times top ten bestsellers Summer at the Lake, Paradise House and Song of the Skylark. She has sold over five million books worldwide and her work has been translated into thirteen languages. Erica won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award for her novel Gardens of Delight, set in beautiful Lake Como, Italy, which has become a second home to her. Her authentic characters are thanks to her fondness for striking up conversation with complete strangers.

Chat to Erica online: www.ericajames.co.uk | Facebook: @EricaJamesAuthor | Instagram: @the_ericajames

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