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The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant

The new gripping and heartbreaking historical novel from the bestselling author of The Botanist's Daughter

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The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant

By: Kayte Nunn
Narrated by: Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood
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An abandoned woman.... 

1951. Esther Durrant, a young mother, is committed to an asylum by her husband. Run by a pioneering psychiatrist, the hospital is at first Esther's prison - but can captivity lead to freedom?

A forbidden love....

2018. When free-spirited marine scientist Rachel Parker is forced to take shelter on an isolated island off the Cornish Coast during a research posting, she discovers a collection of hidden love letters. Captivated by their passion and tenderness, Rachel is determined to find the intended recipient. 

A dangerous secret....

Meanwhile, in London, Eve is helping her grandmother write her memoirs. When she is contacted by Rachel, it sets in motion a chain of events that threatens to reveal secrets kept buried for more than sixty years. 

Three women bound together by a heartbreaking secret.

A love story that needs to be told.

This beautifully haunting and atmospheric novel, will sweep fans of Kate Morton, Elizabeth Gilbert and Emily Gunnis away this summer.

 

©2019 Kayte Nunn (P)2019 Orion Publishing Group 20th Century Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Romance Women's Fiction
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enjoyed the book,very well written,with many tender momment s liked the end of the story

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I enjoyed the story but found the ending a bit too neat. And only listen if you can cope with a truly execrable Cornish accent

Good story but a bit too sugary sweet in places

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Story was intriguing, heartbreaking and uplifting.

End keeps you hanging slightly, in a good way.

Good Story Good Narrator

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Great storyline, I throughly enjoyed this book. the book kept you wanting to hear more. recommended.

very good book

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