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A cache of unsent love letters from the 1950s is found in a suitcase on a remote island in this mysterious love story in the tradition of the novels by Kate Morton and Elizabeth Gilbert.1951. Esther Durrant, a young mother, is committed to an isolated mental asylum by her husband. Run by a pioneering psychiatrist, the hospital is at first Esther's prison but soon surprisingly becomes her refuge. 2018. Free-spirited marine scientist Rachel Parker embarks on a research posting in the Isles of Scilly, off the Cornish coast. When a violent storm forces her to take shelter on a far-flung island, she discovers a collection of hidden love letters. Captivated by their passion and tenderness, Rachel determines to track down the intended recipient. But she has no idea of the far-reaching consequences her decision will bring.
About the Author
Kayte Nunn is the internationally bestselling author of six novels including The Botanist's Daughter, The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant, The Silk House and The Last Reunion. They are available worldwide in English, and have been translated into eight languages.The Botanist's Daughter won the 2020 Winston Graham Historical Fiction Prize.Her books have been described as 'deliciously immersive' (The Daily Telegraph) , offering 'compelling storytelling' (Australian Women's Weekly) , and 'sensitive, atmospheric and often heartbreaking' (Who Weekly) .She was brought up in England, lived in the US for a number of years as a child and now calls the Northern Rivers of NSW, Australia home.