The Letter: The gripping, moving and heart-wrenching Million Copy Bestseller of war, courage and love

Kathryn Hughes

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Every so often a love story comes along to remind us that sometimes, in our darkest hour, hope shines a candle to light our way.

The No. 1 million-copy bestseller which has captured thousands of hearts worldwide, THE LETTER tells the story of two women whose paths are destined to cross, and how one woman's devastation leads to the other's salvation...

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An amazing, heartwrenching, unforgettable story'

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This beautiful story will bring tears and joy'

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Loved this story !! It kept me totally gripped although I was sobbing in places as well'

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Heartbreaking but utterly romantic'

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A tale of love and hope with lots of twists and turns!'

Tina Craig longs to escape her violent husband. She works all the hours God sends to save up enough money to leave him, also volunteering in a charity shop to avoid her unhappy home. Whilst going through the pockets of a second-hand suit, she comes across an old letter, the envelope firmly sealed and unfranked. Tina opens the letter and reads it - a decision that will alter the course of her life for ever...

Billy Stirling knows he has been a fool, but hopes he can put things right. On 4th September 1939 he sits down to write the letter he hopes will change his future. It does - in more ways than he can ever imagine...

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Praise for The Letter: The gripping, moving and heart-wrenching Million Copy Bestseller of war, courage and love

  • You will find it hard to put down. I cried buckets of tears reading it - Books With Wine and ChocolateVery satisfying. Both women's stories were equally developed and interesting. They were also equally heartbreaking - Mom With a BookWith a swift pace, memorable characters and a wonderful conceptual depth, Hughes' novel is one that simply can't be put down - GoodreadsA beautiful story... I didn't want to put it down - Reviewed by FranChrissie and Tina's story is one that will stay with me for a long time - Jaffa Reads TooA beautifully told, tragic tale...restoring your faith in the kindness of strangers and the strength of the human spirit to rise despite adversity - Ajoobacats Blog

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Kathryn Hughes

Kathryn Hughes

Kathryn Hughes was born in Altrincham, near Manchester. After completing a secretarial course, Kathryn met her husband and they married in Canada. For twenty-nine years they ran a business together, raised two children and travelled when they could to places such as India, Singapore, South Africa and New Zealand. Kathryn and her family now make their home in a village near Manchester.

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