| The Forgotten Village Contributor(s): Cook, Lorna (Author) |
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ISBN: 0008352852 ISBN-13: 9780008352851 Publisher: Avon Books OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - World War Ii - Fiction | Romance - Contemporary - Fiction | Women |
| Dewey: 823.92 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.1" W x 7.8" (0.57 lbs) 400 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Holiday - Easter - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Demographic Orientation - Rural - Demographic Orientation - Small Town |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A timeless story of love and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Martha Hall Kelly, Pam Jenoff and Gill Paul. "An intriguing mystery that will keep you wanting to read more.'-- Gill Paul, author of The Lost Daughter and The Secret Wife 1943: 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. 2018: 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. Don't miss Lorna Cook's next book, THE FORBIDDEN PROMISE, available to pre-order now... What others are saying about THE FORGOTTEN VILLAGE: "Compelling, rich in detail and vividly told, The Forgotten Village 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." "I was so absorbed that I read it in a single day." "A gripping tale of secrets and love... I loved it." "I was utterly sucked in and swept away by the story, the vivid scenery, the characters, the secrets... I can't wait to read whatever Lorna writes next ." |
Contributor Bio(s): Cook, Lorna: - LORNA COOK is the author of the Kindle #1 bestseller The Forgotten Village. It was her debut novel and the recipient of the Romantic Novelists' Association Joan Hessayon Award for New Writers. Lorna 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 gets time to cook. |