Bøker av Catherine Law

An irresistibly charming love story spanning two generations, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley A secret held by too many generations... 1936. Brought up in Cornwall by her grandparents, Aster thinks often of her parents, who were taken from her at a tragically early age. The only thing she has to remember her mother by is her Flower Book, a journal of pressed flowers that charts Violet's life and dreams - and keeps all her secrets... On her 21st birthday, Aster receives devastating news that turns everything she knew about herself upside down. Will she finally discover what really happened to her parents? A heartbreaking story of love and hope, secrets and lies. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Fiona Valpy. 'Lovely, absolutely lovely. I giggled, I cried, I swooned and I learnt a few things about wild flowers... a wonderful adventure. Very enjoyable.' Reader Review 'A vivid, stirring and emotional historical novel' Reader Review 'a lovely story of romance, betrayal, lies and loyalty with a sprinkling of country lore' Reader Review 'A thoroughly enjoyable read. A good storyline with a few twists.' Reader Review Previously published as The Flower Book.

'Truly unforgettable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A truth buried for over forty years.A love that lasted a lifetime.Rose Pepper has kept her wartime past a secret for decades. Forty years ago, she fled communist Prague and left behind the love of her life.Now in her sixties and with two daughters, Rose discovers a bundle of unopened letters sent to her by her lost love. Confronted with the possibility of facing up to her past, she decides it's finally time to go back to where her story began and uncover the truth that has been buried for so long...From the bombed-out rubble of Plymouth, to the windswept cliffs of Cornwall and then the dangers of post-war Prague, a heartbreaking story of love and hope, secrets and lies. Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.* * * *'It was so well written, so poignant, I could barely it down. The crushing tragedy of WWII is portrayed so realistically, I cried often throughout the book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'a beautiful, intricate story of love, loss, confusion, pain and longing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'A wonderfully moving story that will say with you alongside some skilfully drawn characters.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'What an incredibly emotive journey this book has taken me on. It is a beautifully poignant tale of love and loss that has left an imprint on me; truly unforgettable.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'definitely a book I couldn't put down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'A beautiful moving story and I was gripped. I loved it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewPreviously published as The Secret Letters

For over forty years Rose Pepper has kept her own counsel about the story of her past - especially her wartime past - wanting the truth to stay hidden from her two daughters.