Kathryn Hughes brings to life a tale of two women born decades apart in her new novel The Letter

LEICESTSHIRE, U.K. - June 27, 2013 - PRLog -- Kathryn Hughes’ new ebook The Letter offers readers a chance to absorb themselves in the lives of two women, born decades apart but whose lives share a number of parallels. The novel explores two historical strands, bringing together an abused housewife from the 1970s and a young girl from the early 1940s in a story of love, loss and unexpected consequences.

The Letter follows the life of Tina in the 1970s who seeks respite from her abusive marriage by volunteering at a charity shop.  One day, while sorting through the pockets of a second-hand suit, she comes across an old letter.  It is still firmly sealed and un-franked. Unable to resist the pull of curiosity, Tina opens the letter.  It was written on 4th September 1939.  She is so moved by the contents and bemused as to why the letter was never delivered, she embarks on a quest to find out what became of the writer and his intended recipient.

The mystery of how this love letter ended up in Tina’s hands is also uncovered through Billy’s story from the early 1940s. He writes a letter that will change his life forever, unaware that it will not be read for another 34 years, and then by a complete stranger.

With a swift pace, memorable characters and a wonderful conceptual depth, Hughes’ novel is one that simply can’t be put down.

“The author has complete control over her storyline, taking us on rollercoaster after rollercoaster and making us thank her for it.  The reader wants to disconnect the phone and just stay planted in their chair until the story reaches its conclusion.”
Tony Fyler, Editor-in-Chief, Jefferson-Franklin Editing

Kathryn Hughes was born in Altrincham, Cheshire and it has been her lifelong ambition to write a book. After leaving education she went on into various secretarial roles and ran a successful import/export company with her husband for 23 years. They sold the company three years ago, giving Kathryn the time she needed to write. Kathryn is also the Features Editor of her local Parish magazine which has also published several of her short stories.

PUBLICATION DATE: 2nd july 2013
eISBN: 9781783069170       Price: £3.99