Letters to Margaret: Confessions to my Late Wife

Hunter Davies' Letters to Margaret is a moving and revelatory account of his life with his late wife, Margaret Forster, spanning fifty-five years of marriage. Through a series of letters, Davies shares his experiences, adventures, and reflections, offering a poignant and intimate portrait of their life together.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The New Statesman's Books of the Year, 2024, included a review of Letters to Margaret, a collection of letters written by Hunter Davies to his late wife, Margaret Forster. The review described the letters as "warm, revelatory, and moving," highlighting the intimate and candid nature of the correspondence. The review also noted that the letters spanned a period of six years, following Margaret's death, and provided Hunter with a way to continue sharing his life with her. The letters covered a wide range of topics, including Hunter's experiences in journalism and publishing, his personal life, and his thoughts on various events and developments. The review praised the letters for their ability to convey the depth of Hunter's emotions and his enduring love for Margaret. Overall, the review considered Letters to Margaret a poignant and touching tribute to the enduring power of love and the importance of preserving memories of loved ones.

Weight: 446g
Dimension: 241 x 162 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837931026