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The Forgotten Village

By: Lorna Cook
Narrated by: Beth Eyre
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Summary

1943: the world is at war, and the villagers of Tyneham are being asked to make one more sacrifice: to give their homes over to the British army. But on the eve of their departure, a terrible act will cause three of them to disappear forever.

2018: Melissa had hoped a break on the coast of Dorset would rekindle her stagnant relationship, but despite the idyllic scenery, it’s pushing her and Liam to the brink. When Melissa discovers a strange photograph of a woman who had once lived in the forgotten local village of Tyneham, she becomes determined to find out more about her story. But Tyneham hides a terrible secret, and Melissa’s search for the truth will change her life in ways she never imagined possible.

©2019 Lorna Cook (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers 20th Century Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Romantic Suspense Small Town & Rural Women's Fiction Village
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Critic reviews

"A gripping tale of secrets and love...I loved it." (Liz Fenwick, author of The Cornish House)

"I was so absorbed that I read it in a single day." (Kate Riordan, author of The Girl in the Photograph)
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I went to that village last year, it was wondertul to read a story that was weaved around it and in fiction what happened, it make me think was it fiction? Yes the story was that good.

This story had me glued to it.

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I really enjoyed this story. I became part of not just one love story, but two, as the story spanned two time zones, weaving intrigue and fun, excitement and sadness. The book was recommended to me and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who enjoys romantic fiction. Thank you Lorna for sharing this delighted tale made even more enjoyable by Beth's excellent reading of the book.

An interesting twist on a love story.

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Really enjoyed the plot, so many twists.
Great story. Expressive narrator, easy to listen to.

Fabulous story line

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An enjoyable story of good triumphing over cruelty and the relief to be gained by standing up to ones fear.

Two parallel love stories of overcoming cruelty and deceipt to trust and find love again.

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A story that promises intrigue but in reality was was very obvious. That said it was a good listen and easy to pick up; I liked the intertwining with the past. I would have liked a bit more depth but I enjoyed listening.

A sweet story

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