The Letter

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. ???

This Number One bestseller has captured thousands of hearts worldwide. Perfect for fans of The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.

'A wonderful, uplifting story' Lesley Pearse

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.

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!'

“You will find it hard to put down. I cried buckets of tears reading it”

- Books With Wine and Chocolate

Very satisfying. Both women's stories were equally developed and interesting. They were also equally heartbreaking - Mom With a Book

With a swift pace, memorable characters and a wonderful conceptual depth, Hughes' novel is one that simply can't be put down - Goodreads

A beautiful story... I didn't want to put it down - Reviewed by Fran

Chrissie and Tina's story is one that will stay with me for a long time - Jaffa Reads Too

A beautifully told, tragic tale...restoring your faith in the kindness of strangers and the strength of the human spirit to rise despite adversity - Ajoobacats Blog

Kathryn Hughes was born in Altrincham, near Manchester. After completing a secretarial course, Kathryn met her husband and they married in Canada. For twenty-nine years they ran a business together, raised two children and travelled when they could to places such as India, Singapore, South Africa and New Zealand. Kathryn and her family now make their home in a village near Manchester. The Letter is Kathryn's first novel, and she is busy working on her second, The Secret.

Discover the novel that has broken a thousand hearts... Tina Craig works all the hours she can and volunteers in a charity shop to avoid her unhappy home. 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 imagine. It's time to open The Letter. 'A beautiful story' Reviewed by Fran 'A sheer joy to read' Marianne, Amazon 'Will stir every emotion' Jo, Goodreads 'I cried buckets of tears' Books With Wine And Chocolate 'This book had me spellbound' Eleanor, Amazon 'I got goosebumps' Moly 84, Amazon 'It tugged at the heart' Megan, Goodreads 'I could not put it down' Gransnet reviewer 'Restores your faith in true love' Chris, Goodreads 'One of the best books I've ever read' Cheryl, Goodreads 'My heart broke for the characters' Shelly, Amazon

• THE MEMORY BOX , THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM KATHRYN HUGHES, IS AVAILABLE NOW * 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, t he 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

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