The Forgotten Sister

Nicola Cornick

Publié par HQ, le 30 avril 2020

400 pages

Résumé

Moving between the Tudor era and the present day, The Forgotten Sister is a captivating historical novel that draws on one of history's most compelling and enduring mysteries. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Barbara Erskine, Victoria Hislop and Kate Morton. One woman's secret will shape another's destiny. 1560: Amy Robsart is trapped in a loveless marriage to Robert Dudley, a member of the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Surrounded by enemies and with nowhere left to turn, Amy hatches a desperate scheme to escape - one with devastating consequences that will echo through the centuries. Present Day: When Lizzie Kingdom is forced to withdraw from the public eye in a blaze of scandal, it seems her life is over. But she's about to encounter a young man, Johnny Robsart, whose fate will interlace with hers in the most unexpected of ways. For Johnny is certain that Lizzie is linked to a terrible secret dating back to Tudor times. If Lizzie is brave enough to go in search of the truth, then what she discovers will change the course of their lives forever. Shortlisted for the Jackie Collins Romantic Thriller Award 2021! 'This is one of the best books I have read in a long time! The Forgotten Sister has everything you want from a time slip story and it was utterly, utterly brilliant!!! . I really didn't want to put it down.' Amazon reviewer, five stars_____ Readers love Nicola Cornick's books: 'Nicola Cornick is the mistress of keeping you up way beyond lights out because you just can't put it down. Brilliant!' Katie Fforde 'A treasure trove of historical insight, casting a new light on a compelling mystery that binds the present to the distant past' Fiona Valpy on The Last Daughter 'Nicola's writing is so vivid and beautiful and perfectly pitched, her plotting addictive' Jenny Ashcroft 'Her books are fabulous' Julia Quinn, author of Bridgerton 'Nicola Cornick has an amazing gift for intertwining old legends, mystical artefacts and historical riddles and turning them into the most incredible books' Christina Courtenay_____ *The captivating new novel by Nicola Cornick, THE LAST DAUGHTER, is available to pre-order now*