{"title":"Books by Corin Burnside","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780008603342","title":"Her Forgotten Promise","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘A story of love, loss, sacrifice and bravery. After this stunning debut, I can't wait to see what Corin writes next!’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKathleen McGurl, author of The Girl from Bletchley ParkA wartime secret. A journey to uncover the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaire has always had a special bond with her aunt Margaret, but she’s astonished when Margaret suddenly begins talking about a friend called Agnes, who Margaret met working as a WAAF in World War 2 – a past Claire had no idea about. Margaret and Agnes were best friends until Agnes started acting strangely, becoming secretive and distant. Then one morning, Agnes vanished and never returned home, leaving Margaret distraught. Claire promises to delve back into the past and help discover what happened to Agnes. But Margaret’s memory is rapidly deteriorating, and apart from an old photograph of the two women, Agnes seems to have disappeared into thin air. Can Claire uncover Agnes’ story before it’s too late?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn utterly heart-wrenching and unputdownable novel about love, loss and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Lorna Cook and Kathryn Hughes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders LOVE Her Forgotten Promise!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Five stars for this very accomplished debut, with characters that will pull your heartstrings and an intriguing mystery that made me rush through the chapters.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A beautiful romance… Loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I was completely swept up in this epic story of love, loss and adventure… I hugely recommend this debut!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘So well written and meticulously researched… The characters were really believable and I found it easy to picture the story in my head.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I feel like I have lost a group of friends after finishing this book… a great storyline to devour.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A well written and captivating story.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201342767282,"sku":"9780008603342","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008603342.jpg?v=1785658524"},{"product_id":"9780008603403","title":"The Memory Keeper","description":"'A wonderful page turner' Kate Galley'A beautiful and fresh twist on a familiar period of history' Neema ShahAn utterly heart-wrenching and unputdownable novel about love, loss and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Lorna Cook and Kathryn Hughes.1940. Having grown up surrounded by nature, Bella Gardner loves nothing more than getting her hands dirty. When war breaks out, she immediately signs up for the Air Transport Auxiliary, frustrated she can’t play a more active role, yet keen to do something for the war effort. But when her brother is involved in a tragic accident, Bella must make a decision that changes the course of her life forever.2014. Archaeologist Jennifer Dawson is excited when she is told about an unrecovered World War 2 Spitfire but is shocked to discover that the body of the pilot is still inside the plane. Trying to avoid her own demons, Jennifer sets out to solve the mystery of the forgotten pilot – and finds that the answer might lie a lot closer to home…Praise for Corin Burnside:‘Five stars for this very accomplished debut, with characters that will pull your heartstrings and an intriguing mystery that made me rush through the chapters.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A beautiful romance… Loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was completely swept up in this epic story of love, loss and adventure… I hugely recommend this debut!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘So well written and meticulously researched… The characters were really believable and I found it easy to picture the story in my head.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I feel like I have lost a group of friends after finishing this book… a great storyline to devour.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A well written and captivating story.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44581702828210,"sku":"9780008603403","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008603403_29710643-eeaa-4f03-abed-23d98e83e562.jpg?v=1785658526"},{"product_id":"9780008783464","title":"Liesel’s War","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sweeping and emotional World War II novel for readers of Soraya M. Lane and Veronica Leigh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Heartbreaking and hopeful’ Kate Galley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An engaging story of fortitude … and unexpected love' Anita Frank\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A moving story of love, sacrifice and survival' Suzanne Fortin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A gripping and original tale' Catherine LawApril, 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamburg is a city on the brink of collapse, and Liesel Heinemann is caught in the storm of war. Once a promising student of translation, she is now a reluctant interpreter for the Nazis, her life irrevocably altered by the horrors surrounding her. Everything changes when she saves a British soldier who has lost his memory in a tank explosion. Naming him ‘Tommy’, they set off with Liesel’s two brothers on a treacherous journey westward, seeking refuge and the hope of finding their mother in England. With danger lurking at every turn and the realities of war weighing heavily on her heart, Liesel discovers that love can bloom even in the darkest of times. Growing closer to her British soldier against the war-torn landscape, Liesel must make tough decisions to keep her family alive. 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