Synopses & Reviews
A compelling and heartrending tale of lost love, family secrets, and those little moments that can change your life forever . . . When Natasha Kapoor returns to her grandparents’ idyllic coastal home for her beloved grandmother’s funeral, her life is at a turning point. She thought by now she’d be a successful jewelry designer in London with a perfect marriage. Instead, she’s got mounting bills and a soon-to-be ex.
After the funeral, Natasha’s grandfather gives her the long-lost diary of her aunt Cecily. No one in her large and complicated family has ever discussed the tragic accident that took Cecily’s life as a teenager, and within the diary’s pages, Natasha finds a gripping and shocking tale of forbidden love, rivalry, and heartbreak.
Nearly fifty years later, will Cecily’s diary finally explain her family’s dark past and the terrible secret her aunt left behind? Is it possible it’s just the inspiration Natasha needs to take a fresh look at her future, and maybe even give love a second chance? Fans of Jennifer Weiner and Emily Giffin will get hooked on internationally bestselling author Harriet Evans’s warm, witty, and absorbing novel filled with original, rootworthy characters and complex family issues.
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"Written in the author’s usual warm, witty style, this is perfect for a cozy night in." — Cosmopolitan (UK)
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‘Well written… you’ll love it’ --Daily Mail (UK)
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"Romantic [and] gripping" --The Lady (UK)
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‘This sunny coming of age drama darkens at every turn… Evans's gift for characterisation and appreciation of complicated family dynamics singles this novel out as superior romantic fare… Escapism that brings with it the promise of "custard yellow" sands and hot summer sun.’ --Independent (UK)
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‘As she delves into the past, Natasha finally discovers the secrets that are buried there may hold the keys to her own future. Complex storylines, flawed characters and cupboards that positively rattle with skeletons. If you've yet to add Harriet Evans to your "must-read" list, now is a great time to start.’ --Daily Record (UK)
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‘A modern romance and a delightful tale of second chances’ --Now (UK)
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‘Heartwarming and hugely enjoyable’ --Closer (UK)
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‘A broken heart and a forbidden affair are the compelling components of this poignant tale of self-discovery…Wonderful.’ --Marie Claire (UK)
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‘(A) story of heartbreak and rivalry… An effortless and deeply satisfying romantic tale’ --Glamour (UK)
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‘An engrossing novel of jealousy and forbidden love’ --Woman and Home (UK)
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'Well written... you'll love it' --Daily Mail (UK)
Synopsis
A novel about a young woman who discovers the diary of her aunt, who died as a teenager, and unravels the family secrets surrounding the tragedy.
About the Author
Harriet Evans is the internationally bestselling author of Going Home, A Hopeless Romantic, The Love of Her Life, I Remember You, Love Always, Happily Ever After, Not Without You, and A Place for Us. She lives in London. Visit her website at Harriet-Evans.com.