The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant (Large Print) [B1882]

2020 PB large print edition, in nice clean condition. A cache of unsent love letters from the 1950s is found in a suitcase on a remote island in this mysterious love story.

1951. Esther Durrant, a young mother, is committed to an isolated mental asylum by her husband. Run by a pioneering psychiatrist, the hospital is at first Esther's prison but soon surprisingly becomes her refuge.

2018. Free-spirited marine scientist Rachel Parker embarks on a research posting in the Isles of Scilly, off the Cornish coast. When a violent storm forces her to take shelter on a far-flung island, she discovers a collection of hidden love letters. Captivated by their passion and tenderness, Rachel determines to track down the intended recipient. But she has no idea of the far-reaching consequences her decision will bring. Meanwhile, in London, Eve is helping her grandmother, a renowned mountaineer, write her memoirs. When she is contacted by Rachel, it sets in motion a chain of events that threatens to reveal secrets kept buried for more than sixty years. With an arresting dual narrative that immediately captivates the reader, The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant is an inspirational story of the sacrifices made for love.

From recent mixed Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "I enjoyed this poignant story of love through the decades. Characterization was excellent and the whole story was very well researched."; "It was difficult at first to get into as it involved 3 settings & 2 timelines, told in 3rd POV. However it got easier once I got the hang of it. I loved the writing & something about the book had its pull on me but story-wise, I thought it was just average."; "Really loved this. Beautifully written and the characters were so likeable and heartwarming. Just the right amount of history and present day."; ""