Author:A. S. Byatt
Possession is an exhilarating novel of wit and romance, at once a literary detective novel and a triumphant love story. It is the tale of a pair of young scholars investigating the lives of two Victorian poets. Following a trail of letters, journals and poems they uncover a web of passion, deceit and tragedy, and their quest becomes a battle against time.
WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE
Gorgeous...readers are going to love it!
—— Marian KeyesSucked me in and didn't let go. It made me laugh, cry, ache and shout at the characters. Utterly captivating...one of my favourite books
—— Holly MartinA feel-good, heart-wrenching tribute to the female friends we cannot do without, as well as the men that we fall for. Josie Silver is one to watch
—— Stephanie ButlandThe love story you've been waiting for ... I loved it!
—— Miranda Dickinson, author of 'Fairytale of New York'The number one feel-good read of Christmas 2018
—— Dinah Jefferies, author of 'The Tea Planter's Wife'Warm-hearted, with a heroine to cheer for
—— Sunday MirrorFull of spirit and fun
—— Sunday ExpressA sharp, funny novel about a woman returning (unwillingly) to a single life
—— Reader's DigestPraise for Giovanna Fletcher
—— -Saucy, fun and full of heart. This book ticked every one of our must have boxes
—— HeatWarm and romantic, this charming read will certainly brighten up your day
—— CloserGiovanna Fletcher steals our hearts again with this touching tale
—— New MagazineA gorgeous, gloriously romantic read with buckets of charm - I absolutely loved it!
—— Jill MansellA heartbreakingly beautiful story about friendship and unrequited love. I was totally and utterly captivated
—— Paige ToonOur pick of the best summer reads
—— The PeopleAn exquisitely evoked, enveloping, warm, romantic story which reminds us to grasp life - and love - at every opportunity. A beautiful read
—— Amanda JenningsPraise for Isabelle Broom
—— -A beautiful story of heartbreak and forgiveness
—— Giovanna FletcherBrilliantly evocative
—— Paige ToonFresh, intelligent romantic fiction with a sparklingly escapist setting
—— Sunday MirrorUtterly romantic
—— Adele ParksCombines a wonderful setting with the poignancy of self-discovery and a touching romance
—— Katie FfordeBrilliant, warm and beautifully judged - I raced through it
—— Cathy KellyA lovely, absorbing novel, full of the beauty and mystery of the Mojacar
—— Kate EberlenA writing powerhouse
—— Carrie Hope FletcherHeart-warming and wonderfully romantic
—— Rosanna LeyThe perfect getaway read
—— RedBeautiful, life-affirming stories that whisk you away and make you fall in love
—— Miranda DickinsonCullen effectively floods her words with music . . . surely strik[ing] chords in many of us . . . [The Lost Letters of William Woolf] genuinely leave[s] one wanting more
—— SpectatorWe're going to be talking to you for the next forty years
—— Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2Generous, surprising, full of heart, Cullen's debut leaves you flooded with warmth and gratitude for all the love letters you ever received and pure regret for all the ones you never sent
—— Ruth Gilligan, Nine Folds Make A Paper SwanA gorgeous love story about the multitude of possibilities and choices in our lives-and how by saying hello to one path, we say goodbye to another. The lost stories in the Dead Letters Depot moved me greatly. A delightful romantic and original debut
—— Tor Udall, author of A Thousand Paper BirdsA love-letter to letters and a brilliantly written, moving homage to the power of words, The Lost Letters of William Woolf celebrates the magic of pen and paper'
—— Nina George, New York Times bestselling author of The Little Paris BookshopThe Lost Letters of William Woolf is a beautiful novel, more so because at times it feels like a book out of time, capitalising on the nostalgia of a time before smartphones, emails and Google. It is a remarkably refreshing read and certainly an interesting one - and it's a debut work that marks Helen Cullen as an author worth watching
—— Culturefly ReviewWill warm your cockles and restore your faith
—— Leamington CourierNot only is it a great story with funny, loveable characters, it made me laugh out loud
—— StylistThe scene is set for a great unravelling. People running from their pasts, presents and futures - what more could one ask for?
—— Connaught TelegraphSkilful. Witty and fast-paced
—— The WeekGreat fun
—— PeopleAn insightful, twisty thriller set in a luxury retreat cut off from the outside world
—— Eastern Daily PressPraise for Liane Moriarty
—— -Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for
—— Jojo MoyesStaggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable
—— Sophie HannahLike drinking a pink cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read
—— USA TodayKeeps you guessing until the very end - perfect summer read
—— Reese WitherspoonMoriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly
—— Sunday ExpressStraight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it
—— Good HousekeepingAs brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive
—— HeatRiveting drama packed with suspense and secrets
—— Woman & HomePerfect
—— Hello!A hell of a good book. Funny and scary
—— Stephen KingFascinating and compassionate
—— Daily TelegraphI loved every line of it
—— Louise CandlishFunny and captivating
—— CloserA cracking story cleverly told
—— FabulousEvery single one of her books is a great read
—— E! OnlineAn ideal summer read
—— Live Preston & FyldeBook Club Summer 2019 Pick
—— Silversurfers