Keeping secrets is a dangerous game . . .
1995, London.
When Sir James Harrison, one the greatest actors of his generation, passes away at the age of ninety-five he leaves behind not just a heartbroken family but also a secret so shocking, so devastating that it could rock the English establishment to its core . . .
Joanna Haslam is an ambitious young journalist, assigned to cover the legendary actor's funeral. The great and the good of the celebrity world are there. But Joanna stumbles on something dark beneath the glamour: the mention of a letter James Harrison has left behind, the contents of which others have been desperate to conceal for over seventy years.
As she peels back the veil of lies that has shrouded the secret, she realizes that there are other forces attempting to prevent her from discovering the truth. And they'll stop at nothing to reach the letter before she does.
The Love Letter is a thrilling novel full of secrets, lies and unforgettable twists. from the internationally bestselling author, Lucinda Riley.
This title was originally published as Seeing Double.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781509825042
Number of pages: 624
Weight: 418 g
Dimensions: 197 x 131 x 38 mm
Travel back to 90s London with this expose of dark secrets among the members of the English top drawer. Perfect summer escapism, with twists galore. - Best Magazine
'Masterful storytelling and imaginative power are the trademarks of Riley’s novels and this 600-page epic delivers a full-throttle escapist adventure with an extraordinary cast of unreliable characters, a right royal mystery and surprises at every turn. An intriguing change of direction from one of our best-loved authors . . .' - Lancashire Evening Post
Romance, family secrets and drama make this a multi layered read to keep your interest throughout the book - Bookliterati
Sit back and enjoy all the action, adventure, romance, danger and controversy in what for me was an extraordinary and deeply satisfying read - Shaz's Book Blog
I found myself hooked from the very first chapter . . . Lucinda Riley has skilfully woven little hints and clues into the narrative along the way for the curious reader to try to piece together the puzzle themselves. - Emma R - blog
A brilliant page-turner just soaked in glamour and romance - Daily Mail, on The Seven Sisters
A masterclass in beautiful writing - The Sun, on The Sun Sister
Storytelling is a great gift and Lucinda Riley is very good at it. This is a classic example. It is an atmospheric tale of secrets and lies, mesmerising from start to finish. The clues are hidden and the truth needs... More
Even before I got to the first chapter of The Love Letter, Lucinda Riley's Author's Note piqued my interest in this book. Originally this book was written in the late 1990's but was pulled from... More
Can’t put this book down - great read
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