Kathryn Hughes

** PRE-ORDER THE MEMORY BOX, THE NEW NOVEL FROM KATHRYN HUGHES ** Every so often a love story comes along to remind us that sometimes, in our darkest hour, hope shines a candle to light our way. Discover THE LETTER by Kathryn Hughes, the Number One bestseller that has captured thousands of hearts worldwide. Perfect for fans of The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. 'A wonderful, uplifting story' Lesley Pearse Join the hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide who have fallen in love with THE LETTER: 'An amazing, heartwrenching, unforgettable story' 'This beautiful story will bring tears and joy' 'Loved this story !! It kept me totally gripped although I was sobbing in places as well' 'A tale of love and hope with lots of twists and turns. A great story!' Tina Craig longs to escape her violent husband. She works all the hours God sends to save up enough money to leave him, also volunteering in a charity shop to avoid her unhappy home. Whilst going through the pockets of a second-hand suit, she comes across an old letter, the envelope firmly sealed and unfranked. Tina opens the letter and reads it - a decision that will alter the course of her life for ever... Billy Stirling knows he has been a fool, but hopes he can put things right. On 4th September 1939 he sits down to write the letter he hopes will change his future. It does - in more ways than he can ever imagine... THE LETTER tells the story of two women, born decades apart, whose paths are destined to cross and how one woman's devastation leads to the other's salvation. *** Kathryn's beautiful new novel HER LAST PROMISE is available now ***

Absolutely heartbreaking World War 2 love story

The Letter

'Riveting' Lesley Pearse on The Letter. 'Gripping' Good Housekeeping on The Secret. From the #1 bestselling author of The Letter comes The Secret - a powerful, twisting novel that you won't be able to put down. Mary has been nursing a secret. Forty years ago, she made a choice that would change her world for ever, and alter the path of someone she holds dear. Beth is searching for answers. She has never known the truth about her parentage, but finding out could be the lifeline her sick child so desperately needs. When Beth finds a faded newspaper cutting amongst her mother's things, she realises the key to her son's future lies in her own past. She must go back to where it all began to unlock...The Secret. What readers are saying about the unputdownable stories of Kathryn Hughes: 'Get set to be hooked' 'A page-turner from the very beginning' 'This is one of the BEST BOOKS I have ever read' 'I cried buckets of tears reading it' 'A beautifully told, tragic tale'

The word of mouth bestseller from the #1 author of The Letter

The Secret

'Riveting' Lesley Pearse on The Letter. 'Gripping' Good Housekeeping on The Secret. From Kathryn Hughes, the #1 bestselling author of The Letter, comes The Key, a powerful, heartbreaking story set to get everyone talking in spring 2018. 1956 It's Ellen Crosby's first day at work as a student nurse at Ambergate County Lunatic Asylum. When she meets Amy Sullivan, a young woman committed for allegedly attempting to drown herself and her baby stepsister, and Dr Stephen Lambourn, a pioneering physician keen to try out the various 'cures' available for mental illness, little does Ellen know that a choice she will make is to change all their lives for ever... Present day Under the cover of darkness, Sarah picks her way through the brambles to the abandoned Ambergate Asylum. A vast building with over six miles of corridors, the asylum still houses the metal-framed beds, rusty instruments and infamous padded cells used before it closed its doors for the last time. In an old wardrobe, Sarah discovers a suitcase belonging to a female patient who was admitted to the asylum in 1956. The shocking contents of the suitcase lead Sarah to unravel a forgotten story of tragedy, lost love and an old wrong that only Sarah may have the power to put right.

The Key

'Intriguing, gleefully contentious and - appropriately enough - fizzing with life, Victorians Undone is the most original history book I have read in a long while' John Preston, Daily Mail A groundbreaking account of what it was like to live in a Victorian body from one of our best historians. Why did the great philosophical novelist George Eliot feel so self-conscious that her right hand was larger than her left? Exactly what made Darwin grow that iconic beard in 1862, a good five years after his contemporaries had all retired their razors? Who knew Queen Victoria had a personal hygiene problem as a young woman and the crisis that followed led to a hurried commitment to marry Albert? What did John Sell Cotman, a handsome drawing room operator who painted some of the most exquisite watercolours the world has ever seen, feel about marrying a woman whose big nose made smart people snigger? How did a working-class child called Fanny Adams disintegrate into pieces in 1867 before being reassembled into a popular joke, one we still reference today, but would stop, appalled, if we knew its origins? Kathryn Hughes follows a thickened index finger or deep baritone voice into the realms of social history, medical discourse, aesthetic practise and religious observance - its language is one of admiring glances, cruel sniggers, an implacably turned back. The result is an eye-opening, deeply intelligent, groundbreaking account that brings the Victorians back to life and helps us understand how they lived their lives.

Tales of the Flesh in the Age of Decorum

Victorians Undone

A heartbreakingly beautiful novel, The Memory Box unlocks an unforgettable epic story of love and war, from the million-copy-selling author of The Letter, Kathryn Hughes. Some love stories can't be forgotten... Jenny Tanner opens the box she has cherished for decades. Contained within are her most precious mementoes, amongst them a pebble, a carving and a newspaper cutting she can hardly bear to read. But Jenny knows the time is finally here. After the war, in a mountainside village in Italy, she left behind a piece of her heart. However painful, she must return to Cinque Alberi. And lay the past to rest. After a troubled upbringing, Candice Barnes dreams of a future with the love of her life - but is he the man she believes him to be? When Candice is given the opportunity to travel to Italy with Jenny, she is unaware the trip will open her eyes to the truth she's been too afraid to face. Could a place of goodbyes help her make a brave new beginning? Readers adore the bestselling novels of Kathryn Hughes: "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 *****" "An amazing, heartwrenching, unforgettable story *****" "This beautiful story will bring tears and joy *****" "Loved this story !! It kept me totally gripped although I was sobbing in places as well *****" "A tale of love and hope with lots of twists and turns. A great story! *****"

The Memory Box

Uno strepitoso successo editoriale. Un bestseller dal grande impatto emotivo. Una storia che sta conquistando il mondo. Nel passato di una donna è custodito il futuro di un’altra. Quanto può durare un ricordo? Tina se lo chiede ogni sabato, davanti ai vestiti usati che vende per beneficenza. E se lo chiede quando, in una vecchia giacca, trova una lettera che risale al settembre 1939. E che non è mai stata spedita. Chi saranno mai Chrissie, la destinataria, e Billy, l’uomo che nella lettera implora il suo perdono? Qual è la storia che li unisce? E che ne è stato di loro? Inseguire quel ricordo ingiallito diventa ben presto per Tina una ragione di vita, l’unico modo per sfuggire a un marito violento e a un’esistenza annegata in un oceano di rimpianti. Con una passione e un coraggio che non sapeva neppure di avere, Tina inizia quindi a scavare nel passato, intrecciando ricordi arrossati dal sangue della guerra e confusi dalle nebbie del tempo. Inizia a lottare per cambiare. Per vivere, finalmente. Perché sa che aggrapparsi a quel ricordo significa non arrendersi, sfidare il destino, scommettere sulla propria felicità. E che non è mai troppo tardi per perdonare. Soprattutto se stessi. Una storia che regala un crescendo di emozioni e in cui ogni donna si può identificare; un’autrice che sa raccontare con slancio e sincerità la forza dei sentimenti: ecco perché La lettera ha entusiasmato i lettori di tutto il mondo, diventando in brevissimo tempo un autentico bestseller e rimanendo nel cuore di chiunque abbia trovato, nella vita dei suoi personaggi, una scintilla della cosa più preziosa in assoluto: la speranza.

La lettera

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** 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. 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... 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 *****''

An absolutely gripping novel of the power of hope from the bestselling author of The Letter

Her Last Promise

A portrait of the life and times of the domestic diva of Victorian England profiles Isabella Beeton, the woman behind Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management, a period collection of recipes and domestic advice, and explores the remarkable legacy of the volume. Reprint.

The Short Life and Long Times of Mrs. Beeton

La chiave dei ricordi

'UTTERLY UNPUTDOWNABLE' Jenny Ashcroft Some love stories last a lifetime... 'Wow, wow, wow!!! The BEST BOOK I have read all year. A gorgeous story which had me hooked. Make sure you have a box of tissues when you read this heartwarming, beautiful story *****' From the million-copy-bestselling author of The Letter, Kathryn Hughes, an unforgettable, moving and timeless story of love and war which will stay with you for ever. Readers who adored The Nightingale, The Notebook or The Rainbow will love to unlock The Memory Box... Jenny Tanner opens the box she has cherished for decades. Contained within are her most precious mementoes, amongst them a pebble, a carving and a newspaper cutting she can hardly bear to read. But Jenny knows the time is finally here. After the war, in a mountainside village in Italy, she left behind a piece of her heart. However painful, she must return to Cinque Alberi. And lay the past to rest. After a troubled upbringing, Candice Barnes dreams of a future with the love of her life - but is he the man she believes him to be? When Candice is given the opportunity to travel to Italy with Jenny, she is unaware the trip will open her eyes to the truth she's been too afraid to face. Could a place of goodbyes help her make a brave new beginning? Will you be the next reader to lose your heart to The Memory Box? 'With beautiful writing, wonderful characters, and a page-turning plot, Kathryn has given us another unputdownable read. Warmth and heart burst from every page, transporting the reader from joy to heartbreak. I couldn't have loved it more' JENNY ASHCROFT 'I could not put this book down! It is absolutely phenomenal from the very first page right until the very last page. It is heartbreaking, joyful, hopeful, and a book that you won't want to put down*****' 'I have loved every single one of Kathryn Hughes' books, but this one was my absolute favourite! *****' 'I love WW2 fiction and The Memory Box didn't disappoint. It's an emotive, thought-provoking read about love, loss and forgiveness' 'I absolutely loved this book. Devoured it in a few days. I eagerly await more of Kathryn Hughes' books. I will be first in line. Excellent *****' 'What a gorgeously written tale. This story was heartbreaking but also heartwarming. Full of unexpected twists, this one had me gripped! *****' 'A stunningly beautiful story. Brilliantly developed characters. A heart-warming and emotional read that I read in one sitting *****' 'I absolutely adored this book! The story had me finishing the book in no time! A story that will stay with me a while' 'An extremely well researched story, beautifully told. It is sad in places, but heartwarming in others' 'A heartwarming, well-written story. Heartbreaking in places but a story that had to be told *****' 'I could not put this one down. I loved the story and the author. A wonderful read!'

The Memory Box: A beautiful, timeless, absolutely heartbreaking love story and World War 2 historical fiction

This intensely engaging biography examines the extraordinary life of George Eliot from her childhood, through her scandalous liaison and social exile, to her hard-won status as one of Victorian England's literary elite.

The Last Victorian

George Eliot

Ny roman av författaren till Brevet. Mary bär på en hemlighet. För fyrtio år sedan gjorde hon ett val i livet, som för alltid kom att förändra hennes värld och fick ett avgörande inflytande på hennes allra närmaste. Beth söker förtvivlat efter ett svar. Hon har aldrig känt till sanningen om sin härkomst, men nu måste hon ta reda på allt eftersom det kan betyda liv eller död för hennes svårt sjuka son, Jake. När hon en dag hittar ett gulnat tidningsurklipp bland sin mors tillhörigheter inser hon att nyckeln till Jakes framtid finns i det förflutna. Hon måste tillbaka dit där allt började för att avslöja ... hemligheten. Beths make och Jakes pappa, Michael, kämpar även han med traumatiska minnen från dramatiska händelser i sitt förflutna, händelser som kommer att spela en avgörande betydelse i familjens liv.

Hemligheten

Brevet

The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: Bradford offers an intimate portrayal of the city and its people living in the shadow of the 'war to end all wars'. A beautifully illustrated and highly accessible volume, it describes local reaction to the outbreak of war; the increasingly difficult job of recruiting; the changing face of industry and related unrest; the growing demands on hospitals in the area; the impact of war on women and children left at home; and concludes with a chapter dedicated to how the city and its people coped with the transition to life in peacetime once more. The Great War story of Bradford is told through the stories of those who were there and is vividly illustrated with evocative images.

Great War Britain Bradford: Remembering 1914-18

Croyez à la promesse de l'amour... Tara se sent seule après son divorce. Mais une lettre cachée dans un coffre va briser pour toujours sa solitude. Des mots inespérés qui dévoilent où est passée la mère de Tara, quarante après sa disparition. De Manchester au sud de l’Espagne, un sublime voyage dans les émotions et le passé. Un roman incroyable et déchirant sur la façon dont l’espoir peut renaître grâce au pouvoir rédempteur de l’amour. « La narration est magnifique et les personnages prennent vie au fil de ces deux intrigues qui se font écho superbement. » Prima

Sa dernière promesse

The figure of the governess is very familiar from nineteenth-century literature. Much less is known about the governess in reality. This book is the first rounded exploration of what the life of the home schoolroom was actually like. Drawing on original diaries and a variety of previously undiscovered sources, Kathryn Hughes describes why the period 1840-80 was the classic age of governesses. She examines their numbers, recruitment, teaching methods, social position and prospects. The governess provides a key to the central Victorian concept of the lady. Her education consisted of a series of accomplishments designed to attract a husband able to keep her in the style to which she had become accustomed from birth. Becoming a governess was the only acceptable way of earning money open to a lady whose family could not support her in leisure. Being paid to educate another woman's children set in play a series of social and emotional tensions. The governess was a surrogate mother, who was herself childless, a young woman whose marriage prospects were restricted, and a family member who was sometimes mistaken for a servant.

The Victorian Governess

We each of us strive for domestic bliss, and we may look to Delia and Nigella to give us tips on achieving the unattainable. Kathryn Hughes, acclaimed for her biography of George Eliot, has pulled back the curtains to look at the creator of the ultimate book on keeping house.

The Short Life and Long Times of Mrs Beeton (Text Only)

1956. Ellen werkt als leerling verpleegkundige in een krankzinnigengesticht in een Engels dorpje. Daar bouwt ze een band op met een bijzondere patiënte. Wanneer diens behandelend arts in opspraak raakt, wordt Ellen gedwongen een pijnlijke keuze te maken. 2006. Sarah wil een boek schrijven over het oude gesticht. Ze ontdekt een koffer met schokkende inhoud van een vrouw die daar vijftig jaar geleden gedwongen werd opgenomen. De inhoud van de koffer leidt Sarah naar een vergeten tragedie, een verloren liefde en een oud onrecht dat alleen zij kan rechtzetten.

De sleutel

Como você se sentiria se descobrisse que sua vida foi baseada em mentiras? Mary fez uma escolha, escondeu a sete chaves e a levou para o túmulo. Quarenta anos depois, o destino de seu neto, Jake, depende dos segredos que ela guardou. O garoto precisa de um transplante de rim, mas seus pais, Beth e Michael, são incompatíveis. Na tentativa desesperada de salvar a vida do filho, Betu decide fazer o possível e o impossível para resgatar seu passado em busca da verdade. Um recorte de jornal entre as coisas de Mary traz todos os segredos à tona e muda a vida de toda a família. Os segredos que nos cercam cruza as histórias de mãe e filha em épocas diferentes.

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