The most heart-breaking, life-affirming love story of 2023
‘Astonishing’ CLARE MACKINTOSH
‘Addictive, heartbreaking and achingly romantic’ ROSIE WALSH
‘A reminder of just how precious every day can be’ LUCY DIAMOND
Even the greatest love stories end. But what if this one didn’t have to?
Emma is having the worst day of her life. Frustrating. Chaotic. And the only person who could make it better is gone by the
end of the day.
Yet even worse than all of that: Emma keeps waking up to the same day, over and over again.
But what if this is a sign things could be different? Can Emma change the heartbreaking end to this love story?
‘Ingeniuous, intriguing and so emotional’ JILL MANSELL
‘Deeply moving, extremely funny, brilliantly knowing and fabulously observed’ DAISY BUCHANAN
‘Heart-warming and life-affirming – a gorgeous read’ LOUISE O’NEILL
‘Full of love, wisdom and heartache, it holds up a mirror, nudging us to reflect on what is truly important in life’ SOPHIE COUSENS
'C.D.Major books make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up' Kate Riordan author of The Heatwave
In a quiet coastal village, Irina spends her days restoring furniture, hiding away from the world. A family secret, long held and never discussed, casts a dark shadow and Irina chooses to withdraw into her work. When an antique bureau is sent to her workshop, the owner anonymous, Irina senses a history to the object that makes her uneasy. As Irina begins to investigate the origins of the piece, she unearths the terrible secret it holds within.
Decades earlier, another young woman kept secrets. Her name was Abigail. Over the course of one sun-filled summer she fell in love and dreamed of the future. But she could not know that a catastrophe loomed, and this event would change the course of many lives for years to come...
Praise for The Last Night
'A deftly-handled, slow-burning thriller' Joanne Harris author of Chocolat
'Captivating and beautifully written' The Sun
'A smart, flawless and unforgettable triumph' Heat Magazine
'Moving, atmospheric and absolutely compelling' Sunday Times Bestseller Katherine Webb
'Captivating and beautifully written' The Sun
'Intriguing, beautiful and brilliant' Phaedra Patrick
Adeline, a mute who takes refuge in a convent, haunted by memories of her past; Sebastien, a young Jewish banker whose love for the beautiful Isabelle will change the course of his life dramatically; Tristan, a nine-year-old boy, whose family moves from Paris to settle in a village that is seemingly untouched by war. Utterly compelling and with a shocking true story at its core, The Silent Hours is an unforgettable portrayal of love and loss.
