The Forgotten Letters Of Esther Durrant

The Forgotten Letters Of Esther Durrant – A cache of love letters from the 1950s is found in a suitcase on a remote island in this secret love story in the tradition of novels by Kate Morton and Elizabeth Gilbert

1951. Esther Durrant, a young mother, is committed to an isolated mental asylum with her husband. Run by a progressive psychiatrist, the hospital is at first a prison for Esther but soon becomes a surprise for her.

The Forgotten Letters Of Esther Durrant

2018. Free-spirited marine scientist Rachel Parker begins a research post in the Isles of Scilly, off the coast of Cornwall. When a violent storm forces her to take refuge on a distant island, she discovers a collection of hidden love letters. Touched by their passion and kindness, Rachel decides to track down the prospect. But she has no idea of ​​the far-reaching implications of her decision.

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Meanwhile, in London, Eve is helping her grandmother, a renowned climber, write her memoirs. When Rachel contacts her, she sets off a chain of events that threatens to reveal secrets that have been buried for more than sixty years.

Under a pewter sky and sailing on an even darker sea, she was reminded of Charon, the ferryman of Hades, carrying newly dead souls across the Acheron and the Styx.

“You have lizard blood.” He released her and placed his hand under her collarbone. “There is a stone where a heart should be.”

I guess I’m drawn to broken things. As a boy I loved to repair, mend and restore. Same goes for me now, except it’s people not toys.

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It may not have been the right decision, but it was the only one I knew how to make.

This beautifully crafted and slowly unfolding story was a heartbreaker and a half, and I didn’t mind one bit. Straddling two timelines sixty years apart, this captivating book was a mix of genres as equal parts women’s fiction, mystery and historical fiction. The plot was interesting, multi-layered, well-developed, and skillfully paced. I was captivated by these complex characters as well as Ms. Nunn’s smoothly rendered writing style, which was poignant, insightful, and hit all the feels. My attention and curiosity were well and truly captured but while my brain cells remained, my poor spine took abuse. But I would be happy to do it again and I hope it will be as soon as I can see that Ms. Nunn has an honorable list that I need to know.

Kayte Nunn is a former magazine and book editor, and the international bestselling author of four novels, including

. She is from Great Britain, she has also lived in the USA, and now lives in Australia, in the north of New South Wales, with her family. story by top 10 bestselling author Kayte Nunn

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1951. In the shadow of World War II, Esther Durrant, a young mother, is committed to an isolated mental asylum with her husband. Run by a progressive psychiatrist, the hospital is at first Esther’s prison but soon becomes her refuge.

2018. Free-spirited marine scientist Rachel Parker begins a research post in the Isles of Scilly, off the coast of Cornwall. When a violent storm forces her to take refuge on a distant island, she discovers a collection of hidden love letters. Touched by their passion and kindness, Rachel decides to track down the prospect.

Meanwhile, in London, Eve is helping her grandmother, a renowned climber, write her memoirs. When Rachel contacts her, she sets off a chain of events that threatens to reveal secrets that have been buried for more than sixty years.

THE FORGOTTEN LETTERS OF ESTHER DURRANT is a deeply atmospheric, resonant novel that records the wild places, choices and consequences of the heart. If you love Elizabeth Gilbert and Kate Morton you will devour this book.

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“All the characters are vibrant and interesting, and there’s a bit of romance and a splash of intrigue. A most enjoyable read’ KATE FORSYTH

‘Vivid descriptions highlight intertwining plot lines that seamlessly build to a satisfying climax. For fans of Kate Morton’s Library Diary

‘Two amazing, headstrong heroines. . . it’s fun to watch them succeed. With these dynamic women at the helm, Kayte weaves a clever tale of plant betrayal involving unusual and dangerous adventures in Chile, as well as gentle romance. Strong storytelling ‘The Australian Women’s Weekly

Kayte Nunn is a former book and magazine editor, and the author of six previous novels, including the international bestsellers The Botanist’s Daughter, The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant, The Silk House and The Last Reunion. The Botanist’s Daughter was the 2020 winner of the Winston Graham Historical Fiction Award. Kayte lives in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. You can find Kayte at kaytenunn.com

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This website uses cookies. Using this website means you are ok with this but you can find out more and learn how to manage your cookie settings here. Close cookie policy overlay I am always on amuse me with stories that have multiple timelines. I was very happy to accept a copy of The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant by Kayte Nunn from TLC Book Tours free of charge for my honest review.

A cache of love letters from the 1950s is found in a suitcase on a remote island in this secret love story in the tradition of novels by Kate Morton and Elizabeth Gilbert

1951. Esther Durrant, a young mother, is committed to an isolated mental asylum with her husband. Run by a progressive psychiatrist, the hospital is at first a prison for Esther but soon becomes a surprise for her.

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2018. Free-spirited marine scientist Rachel Parker begins a research post in the Isles of Scilly, off the coast of Cornwall. When a violent storm forces her to take refuge on a distant island, she discovers a collection of hidden love letters. Touched by their passion and kindness, Rachel decides to track down the prospect. But she has no idea of ​​the far-reaching implications of her decision.

Meanwhile, in London, Eve is helping her grandmother, a renowned climber, write her memoirs. When Rachel contacts her, she sets off a chain of events that threatens to reveal secrets that have been buried for more than sixty years.

Kayte Nunn is a former magazine and book editor, and the international bestselling author of four novels, including

. She is originally from Great Britain, she has also lived in the USA, and now lives in Australia, in the north of New South Wales, with her family.

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Esther Durrant’s Lost Letters is at the heart of the love story. A love story that transcends generations and one that looks to the future. It starts with a shocking revelation and if one really thinks about it, it ends with one too. But overall the story is one of love, suffering and finding a way forward despite what has happened in the past.

There are three specific stories told in the book; one of a young mother who thinks she is going on holiday with her husband but he leaves her on a desert island with a doctor friend because he doesn’t know how to help her. To explain why they would share far too much of the plot but this is the kind of thing men could do with wives before women had any kind of rights. It was the kind of thing that was done before the world understood depression and its effects.

The second story is about a young woman researcher who doesn’t like to stay in one place for too long. She finds herself working on the coast of England researching scallops around a series of islands – some inhabited, some not. After a bad decision to go out on the water without checking the weather she is saved by shelter on one of the smaller islands. This means finding letters in a suitcase where she is asked to find clothes. The letters were addressed but never sent.

The final arc involves a young woman tending to her fallen grandmother. Her grandmother was a progressive woman in her day – she is famous as a housewife mountain climber. While she is recovering from her fall the two are working on her autobiography. But there is a big part of her story that her grandson doesn’t know.

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I thought this was a very engaging book. I read it mostly in the car on a rather long drive. It made the time fly and I almost didn’t notice the miles passing by. It sure was a much better blah time. I was very involved in the life of the