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The Forgotten Village - by Lorna Cook (Paperback)

The Forgotten Village - by  Lorna Cook (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><em>A timeless story of love and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Martha Hall Kelly, Pam Jenoff and Gill Paul.</em></p><p><strong>"An intriguing mystery that will keep you wanting to read more.'-- Gill Paul, author of <em>The Lost Daughter</em> and <em>The Secret Wife</em></strong></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><em>A timeless story of love and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Martha Hall Kelly, Pam Jenoff and Gill Paul.</em></p><p><strong>"An intriguing mystery that will keep you wanting to read more.'-- Gill Paul, author of <em>The Lost Daughter</em> and <em>The Secret Wife</em></strong></p><p><strong>1943: </strong> The world is at war, and the people of Tyneham are being asked to make one more sacrifice: to give up their homes to the British army. But on the eve of their departure, a terrible act will cause three of them to disappear forever.</p><p><strong>2018: </strong> Melissa had hoped a break on the coast of Dorset in England would rekindle her stagnant relationship, but despite the idyllic scenery, it's pushing her and Liam to the brink. When Melissa discovers a strange photograph of a woman who once lived in the forgotten local village of Tyneham, she becomes determined to find out more about her story. But Tyneham hides a terrible secret, and Melissa's search for the truth will change her life in ways she never imagined possible.</p><p><strong>Don't miss Lorna Cook's next book, THE FORBIDDEN PROMISE, available to pre-order now...</strong></p><p>What others are saying about THE FORGOTTEN VILLAGE: </p><p>"Compelling, rich in detail and vividly told, <em>The Forgotten Village</em> explores love and its darker side against the backdrop of a fascinating and little known slice of WW2 history. <strong>Perfect for readers of Rachel Hore and Kate Morton</strong>."<br/>--NIKOLA SCOTT</p><p><strong>"I was so absorbed that I read it in a single day."</strong><br/>--KATE RIORDAN, author of <em>The Girl in the Photograph</em></p><p><strong>"A gripping tale of secrets and love... I loved it."</strong><br/>--LIZ FENWICK, author of <em>The Cornish House</em></p><p>"I was utterly sucked in and swept away by the story, the vivid scenery, the characters, the secrets... <strong>I can't wait to read whatever Lorna writes next!."</strong><br/>--JENNY ASHCROFT, author of <em>Island in the East</em></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"A coastal village abandoned in wartime, a haunting expression in an old photograph, and a charismatic TV historian: from these raw ingredients Lorna Cook creates an intriguing mystery that will keep you wanting to read more."<br/>--GILL PAUL</p><p>"A dual-narrative story set in a Dorset ghost village is such a tantalising premise and Lorna Cook's lovely book absolutely does it justice. I ended up so absorbed that I read it in a single day."<br/>--KATE RIORDAN</p><p>"Compelling, rich in detail and vividly told, The Forgotten Wife explores love and its darker side against the backdrop of a fascinating and little known slice of WW2 history. Perfect for readers of Rachel Hore and Kate Morton."<br/>--NIKOLA SCOTT</p><p>"A gripping tale of secrets and love... I loved it."<br/>--LIZ FENWICK</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>LORNA COOK lives in coastal South East England with her husband, daughters and a Staffy named Socks. A former journalist and publicist, she owns more cookery books than one woman should, but barely get time to cook. <i>The Forgotten Village</i> is her first novel.</p>

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