Readers will be captivated by this story of love, sacrifice, and destiny, where the past and present collide to rewrite the future. “The Lost Memories gathered me up and swept me away. A beautiful, uplifting tale of life’s many types of love, and how the truest are never forgotten.” Amanda Geard

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Suffolk, 1944. American pilot Charlie’s second tour is about to draw to a close, but his heart is forever changed when he meets Kitty, a local girl with dreams of joining the Women’s Land Army. As love blooms, the pair are all too aware that every perilous mission Charlie flies may well be his last…

Suffolk, 2011. When Kitty’s granddaughter and ambitious tearoom owner Amy meets American tourist and photographer Jack, she agrees to show him around in exchange for his photographic talents. The deal quickly grows into an unexpected bond – but when long-buried secrets emerge, neither of their worlds will ever be the same again…

The Lost Memories is a heartwarming, multi-generational love story, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn, Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton.

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READERS ARE LOVING THE LOST MEMORIES:

‘No one does epic, sweeping romance as well as Lorna Cook!'

‘I loved everything about this book…deserves a place on everyone’s summer reading list.’

‘This is a very special novel, delivered with a warm and loving hand.’

‘Truly swept me away and pulled my heart in so many directions while invoking tears, sighs, smiles and laughter.’

‘I was sorry when it ended. Couldn’t put it down. One of the best novels I have read.’

'This is such a beautiful story… It is wonderfully heartfelt and fantastically written.'

‘Another dual timeline gem from Cook.’

‘The storyline is superb…one of those books that leaves you with a warm cosy feeling.’

Lorna Cook's The Lost Memories is a top-rated novel that delves into the complexities of family relationships against the backdrop of 20th-century military conflicts. It's a compelling exploration of love, duty, and sacrifice.

For fans of Dinah Jefferies (The Missing Sister), Lily Graham (The Only Light in London), Amanda Geard (The Moon Gate), Tracy Rees (Florence Grace), and Lucinda Riley (The Shadow Sister).

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