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The Promise

A gripping story of love, grief and the lies that can tear a family apart

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The Promise

By: Lucy Diamond
Narrated by: Catrin Stewart
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The Promise is a unforgettable story about finding love, hope and joy in even the darkest moments, by the Sunday Times bestseller Lucy Diamond, author of The Secrets of Happiness.

'A bittersweet, big-hearted take on family dynamics, grief, and how to make happiness a priority' Woman and Home

When faced with the sudden death of his brother, Dan’s mission is clear. He puts together a project to help pick up the pieces and support his grieving sister-in-law Zoe, plus her young children. This is Dan’s promise - to ensure his family’s happiness, and to try and live up to the man his brother was.

But tying up loose ends brings a shocking secret to light, and calls into question everything Dan knew about his older brother. With more than just his promise on the line, Dan is faced with an ultimatum: Should he tell the truth and risk his family’s fragile happiness, or will his brother’s secrets end up becoming his own?

Real readers love The Promise:
'I cried and laughed'
'It was a beautifully written book from start to finish. Each night I couldn't wait to read the next chapter.'
'I literally cannot put it down.'

 Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Women's Fiction

Critic Reviews

No one creates funny, flawed and immediately relatable characters like Lucy. I adored this book from the very first page (Cathy Bramley, bestselling author of A Patchwork Family, on An Almost Perfect Holiday)
Multi-layered, compelling and beautifully written (Daily Express on Something to Tell You)
A beautiful, life-affirming novel (Sun on On a Beautiful Day)
Seamless, engaging, believable, fun and heartfelt (Heat on The House of New Beginnings)
This warm, moreish tale is about a large, appealing family in transition (Daily Mail on Something to Tell You)
All stars
Most relevant
A captivating story that holds the interest well
Emotional aspects of grief are very well done
The narrator has a rather boring, flat voice that doesn’t do the novel justice - such a pity
Highly recommend this audiobook for the story

Excellent Story

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I thoroughly enjoyed this redemption story, terrific realisation of family life and the joys and strains of raising children. Beautifully drawn characters and I especially liked Catrin Stewart's narration which was sensitive and nuanced.

Gripped all the way

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