Vita and the Birds

In "Vita and the Birds," Polly Crosby explores the lives of two women, Lady Vita Goldsborough in 1938 and Eve Blakeney in 1997, and the secrets they uncover about their family and their relationships. The book is a haunting mystery for fans of Eve Chase, Dinah Jefferies, and Kate Mosse.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

A haunting mystery for fans of Eve Chase, Dinah Jefferies, and Kate Mosse, "Vita and the Birds" is a poignant page-turner that will leave readers captivated. Written by Polly Crosby, the novel is a beautifully evocative and beautifully written story that explores the complexities of family, love, control, and connections.

Set in two different time periods, 1938 and 1997, the novel follows the lives of Lady Vita Goldsborough and Eve Blakeney, two women who are connected by a shattering secret that echoes through the decades. In 1938, Vita lives in the menacing shadow of her controlling older brother, Aubrey, but when she meets local artist Dodie Blakeney, the two women form a close bond and Vita finally glimpses a chance to be free. However, their relationship is threatened by the dark secrets of Dodies past and the menacing presence of her brother.

In 1997, Eve returns to the coast where she spent childhood summers with her beloved grandmother, Dodie, following the death of her mother. Eve hopes that the visit will help make sense of her grief, but the last thing she expects to find is a bundle of letters that hint at the heart-breaking story of Dodies relationship with a woman named Vita, and a shattering secret that echoes through the decades.

What Eve discovers will overturn everything she thought she knew about her family and change her life forever. "Vita and the Birds" is a luminous and captivating novel that explores the themes of loss, forbidden love, and the power of connections. Crosby's shimmering writing veils a dark hint of the gothic, and her characters are complex and unforgettable.

The novel has received rave reviews from readers, with one reviewer describing it as a "beautiful and haunting tale of family, love, control, and connections." Another reviewer praised the novel's lush and evocative writing, stating that it will stay with them for a long time.

In conclusion, "Vita and the Birds" is a must-read for fans of mystery, historical fiction, and gothic literature. With its poignant story, captivating characters, and beautiful writing, this novel will leave readers haunted and longing for more.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 199 x 128 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008550684