When I stumbled across Her Last Promise, I'd never heard of Kathryn Hughes, but the reviews were great and the price was right, so I figured why not? Turns out, it was the best discovery of my life!
I fell in love instantly with the writing style, the story, and the characters, and I flew through the book in just a couple of days, which is crazy fast for me. I don't have as much reading time as I'd like and usually only get a couple of chapters in before bed each night, but I couldn't put this one down. Okay, yes, I might have let the laundry pile up. And yes, maybe I nuked some leftovers instead of…you know…making actual meals. But it was worth it—I'd found my new favorite book! And better yet, there were plenty of other Kathryn Hughes books ripe for the picking. I'll tell you more about those others another time—let's just say for now that as much as I loved Her Last Promise, it's no longer my favorite…gasp!—but I wanted to start with this one because…well, it's where I started, and that's as good a place as any!
Check out the Amazon description below, and grab a copy for yourself. I promise, you won't be sorry!
THE MEMORY BOX, THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM KATHRYN HUGHES, IS AVAILABLE NOW
*** Winner Book of the Year in Prima magazine Big Book Awards 2019 ****
'Storytelling at its finest with characters that come alive and a plot that dances with intrigue. An absolutely first-class read that does not disappoint' Prima
'A gripping read' Woman & Home
A beautiful, page-turning and heartwrenching story of how hope can blossom in the ruins of tragedy and of the redeeming power of love. From No. 1 bestselling author of The Letter Kathryn Hughes.
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Tara Richards was just a girl when she lost her mother. Years later when Tara receives a letter from a London solicitor its contents shake her to the core. Someone has left her a key to a safe deposit box. In the box lies an object that will change everything Tara thought she knew and lead her on a journey to deepest Spain in search of the answers that have haunted her for forty years.
Violet Skye regrets her decision to travel abroad leaving her young daughter behind. As the sun dips below the mountains, she reminds herself she is doing this for their future. Tonight, 4th June 1978, will be the start of a new life for them. This night will indeed change Violet's destiny, in the most unexpected of ways...
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Just some of the five-star reviews from real readers for Her Last Promise...
'Hope rises from despair and new beginnings are forged in the most extraordinary and unexpected way. Kathryn Hughes delves deeply into the heart and soul of her characters, making them totally relatable...like friends you really care for. My addiction to this novel was total and uncompromising *****'
'Wonderful! First book I have read by Kathryn Hughes and will now read her previous stories. I loved it *****'
'Another great story from Kathryn Hughes *****'
'As always, a lovely story by Kathryn Hughes *****'
'I really enjoyed this book, especially the nostalgic 1970's descriptions *****''
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