The Lost Memories, Lorna Cook
The Lost Memories, Lorna Cook
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The Lost Memories

Author: Lorna Cook

Narrator: Kristin Atherton

Unabridged: 9 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 03/28/2024


Synopsis

Readers will be captivated by this story of love, sacrifice, and destiny, where the past and present collide to rewrite the future. “ gathered me up and swept me away. A beautiful, uplifting tale of life’s many types of love, and how the truest are never forgotten.” Amanda Geard –––––––––––––––- Suffolk, 1944. Suffolk, 2011. The Lost Memories Kate Quinn, Lucinda Riley Kate Morton –––––––––––––––- READERS ARE LOVING : ‘No one does epic, sweeping romance as well as Lorna Cook!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved everything about this book…deserves a place on everyone’s summer reading list.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a very special novel, delivered with a warm and loving hand.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Truly swept me away and pulled my heart in so many directions while invoking tears, sighs, smiles and laughter.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was sorry when it ended. Couldn’t put it down. One of the best novels I have read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is such a beautiful story… It is wonderfully heartfelt and fantastically written.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another dual timeline gem from Cook.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The storyline is superb…one of those books that leaves you with a warm cosy feeling.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on March 18, 2024

Suffolk, 1944. The Second World War is almost over, the allies have invaded Normandy and American pilot Charlie signed up for his second tour of duty and this doesn’t happen very often. Kitty works in her father’s pub, The Duck, filling glasses and cleaning up and she wants to join the Women’s Land......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on March 27, 2024

A dual timeline, we have Amy in Summer 2011 and Kitty in 1944. Kitty is Amy's grandmother. She fell in love with an American airman who was stationed in the village during the war. The book alternates between both women's lives. I loved this author's book The Hidden Letters, so was excited to read th......more

Goodreads review by Lydia on March 23, 2024

I’ve enjoyed all of Lorna Cook’s historical fiction books so far and was very excited to receive a copy of this, her latest, from Net Galley (free in return for a full and honest review). It totally lived up to expectations, a lovely light and enjoyable read which ticked all the boxes; WW2/present d......more

Goodreads review by Charlotte on March 17, 2024

I was delighted to be chosen by NetGalley to read this book before publication as I’ve never read a Lorna cook book. I’ve just become a fan! Absolutely loved the dual story and timeline. Parts did feel predictable, however, that didn’t matter as the story was beautifully thought out and it felt fresh,......more

Goodreads review by Catherine on March 19, 2024

If you’re looking for a beautifully poignant dual timeline romance look no further. The story is shared between Kitty in the 1940s and her grand-daughter Amy in the 2010s. I always find ww1/ww2 based books really interesting and I love a Lorna Cook novel so this was always going to be a winner for me......more


Quotes

Authors love Lorna Cook: ‘A beautiful emotional story of love and strength’ Liz Fenwick ‘Lorna Cook has had me utterly captivated…I adored every sumptuous, atmospheric page, and can't recommend it highly enough.’ Jenny Ashcroft ‘A beautiful, evocative story of love and coping with loss that kept me turning the pages late into the night. A triumph!’ Rachel Burton ‘Kept me guessing right up to the last poignant page, I found it difficult to put down and impossible to stop thinking about when I did’ Iona Grey ‘Lorna Cook leads us through loss, heartbreak and heroism – and shows us that love can triumph over even the greatest adversity.’ Judy Summers ‘A story of heartache and deliverance, love and loss, brilliantly plotted and beautifully written – I could not put it down.’ Louisa Treger