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The Girl in the Letter: A home for unwed mothers; a heartbreaking secret in this historical bestseller inspired by true events

By: Emily Gunnis
Narrated by: Jane McDowell
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 'A great book, truly hard to put down. Fast paced, brilliantly plotted and desperately sad at times - all hallmarks of a bestseller' Lesley Pearse on The Girl in the Letter

'I was gripped by The Girl in the Letter. The story is compelling, twisty, heart-wrenching and thought-provoking. A novel that stays with you' Sophie Kinsella

Perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Kathryn Hughes, this gripping novel of long-buried secrets will stay with you for ever.

A heartbreaking letter. A girl locked away. A mystery to be solved.

1956. When Ivy Jenkins falls pregnant she is sent in disgrace to St Margaret's, a dark, brooding house for unmarried mothers. Her baby is adopted against her will. Ivy will never leave.

Present day. Samantha Harper is a journalist desperate for a break. When she stumbles on a letter from the past, the contents shock and move her. The letter is from a young mother, begging to be rescued from St Margaret's. Before it is too late.
Sam is pulled into the tragic story and discovers a spate of unexplained deaths surrounding the woman and her child. With St Margaret's set for demolition, Sam has only hours to piece together a sixty-year-old mystery before the truth, which lies disturbingly close to home, is lost for ever...

Read her letter. Remember her story...

(P)2018 Headline Publishing Group Ltd©2018 Emily Gunnis Historical Fiction Mystery Women's Fiction Fiction Scary Suspense

Critic Reviews

A great book, truly hard to put down. Fast-paced, brilliantly plotted and desperately sad at times - all hallmarks of a bestseller (Lesley Pearse)
Compelling, twisty, heart-wrenching and thought-provoking. A novel that stays with you (Sophie Kinsella)
What a heartfelt emotional story, made even more so because it's based on a shocking truth. I raced through it, involved, moved and gripped
All stars
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I have never written a review before but felt compelled to after listening to the audio book .
It is one of the best books I have read and I have read hundreds

Confronting

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I really enjoyed this book the twists and turns, the view from each person 😀

it was suspending

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lots of twists and turns to keep the reader thinking! well written and plotted bringing an overall awareness.

very captivating

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Couldn't believe these happen. but found this book moving. how the women involved we strong. Found it very sensitive ,sad and heartwarming. loved everything about the story. n easy listen

lovely but sad

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Marvellously written book. Heartbreaking & harrowing story of cruelty and deceit by those we should trust.

So many twists

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