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Kathryn Hughes

Memory Box: A beautiful, timeless, absolutely heartbreaking love story and World War 2 historical fiction

Memory Box: A beautiful, timeless, absolutely heartbreaking love story and World War 2 historical fiction

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The Memory Box is a beautiful story of love, loss, and forgiveness inspired by true events. It follows Jenny Tanner, who returns to her childhood village in Italy after the war, and Candice Barnes, who travels to Italy with Jenny and discovers the truth about her past. The book is filled with heartwarming characters, stunning writing, and unexpected twists that will keep readers gripped until the very end.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group


Some love stories last a lifetime, and this is one of them. Jenny Ashcroft's "The Memory Box" is a breathtaking tale of love, loss, and forgiveness that will stay with you for ever.

The story follows Jenny Tanner, who opens a box she has cherished for decades and discovers a pebble, a carving, and a newspaper cutting that bring back memories of a past she can hardly bear to remember. After the war, in a mountainside village in Italy, she left behind a piece of her heart, and now, she must return to Cinque Alberi to lay the past to rest.

Alongside Jenny, Candice Barnes is also on a journey of self-discovery. She dreams of a future with the love of her life, but is he the man she believes him to be? When Candice is given the opportunity to travel to Italy with Jenny, she is unaware that the trip will open her eyes to the truth she has been too afraid to face.

"The Memory Box" is a spellbinding tale with lots of surprises and endearing characters. Kathryn Hughes is a wonderful storyteller who has created a unforgettable, moving, and timeless story of love and war that will stay with you for ever.

If you loved "The Nightingale," "The Notebook," or "The Rainbow," then you will absolutely love "The Memory Box." With beautiful writing, wonderful characters, and a page-turning plot, Kathryn has given us another unputdownable read. Warmth and heart burst from every page, transporting you to the beautiful landscapes of Italy and the emotional depths of the characters' journeys.

So, grab a box of tissues, settle in, and prepare to be swept away by the power of love and forgiveness in "The Memory Box." You won't be able to put it down!

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 130 x 196 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472265951

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