{"product_id":"9780008440220","title":"The English Wife: The international best selling, sweeping and emotional historical romance novel","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eTwo women, a world apart. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eA secret waiting to be discovered…\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVE Day 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e: As victory bells ring out across the country, war bride Ellie Burgess’ happiness is overshadowed by grief. Her charismatic Newfoundlander husband Thomas is still missing in action.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUntil a letter arrives explaining Thomas is back at home on the other side of the Atlantic recovering from his injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTravelling to a distant country to live with a man she barely knows is the bravest thing Ellie has ever had to do. But nothing can prepare her for the harsh realities of her new home…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 11th 2001\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sophie Parry is on a plane to New York on the most tragic day in the city’s history. While the world watches the news in horror, Sophie’s flight is rerouted to a tiny town in Newfoundland and she is forced to seek refuge with her estranged aunt Ellie.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDetermined to discover what it was that forced her family apart all those years ago, newfound secrets may change her life forever…\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a timeless story of love, sacrifice and resilience perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Lorna Cook and Gill Paul.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003cem\u003eThe English Wife\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘An \u003cstrong\u003eemotive \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eengaging\u003c\/strong\u003e read’ Rosanna Ley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Rich, evocative and utterly immersive, this beautifully written book \u003cstrong\u003eswept me away\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Jenny Ashcroft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eAn epic tale of family, tragedy \u0026amp; love\u003c\/strong\u003e… I highly recommend this book!!” \u003cem\u003eBooks, Wine, Cats\u003c\/em\u003e 5*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The sense of suspense makes this story a page turner! \u003cstrong\u003eHighly recommend this book\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially if you’re looking for \u003cstrong\u003ea WWII era book without all of the historical stuff\u003c\/strong\u003e” \u003cem\u003eTo Read is to Breathe\u003c\/em\u003e, 5*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eI couldn’t put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was not your typical historical novel \u0026amp; I think that’s what I loved about it.\u003cstrong\u003e Great book!\u003c\/strong\u003e” \u003cem\u003eDabbookclub\u003c\/em\u003e, 4*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eA book that drew me in from the first pages!\u003c\/strong\u003e The characters come alive, they’re so well written. \u003cstrong\u003eFans of historic fiction will love this story\u003c\/strong\u003e. An author to follow” Consumer review, 4*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story is a poignant exploration of an American marriage in the 20th century, fraught with the challenges of war and personal loss. The romance that emerges is a beacon of hope, illuminating the path towards resilience and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Amy Harmon (A Girl Called Samson), Jean Grainger (Sincerely Grace), Ann Bennett (The Fortune Teller of Kathmandu), Susan Meissner (Only the Beautiful), and Ariel Lawhon (When We Had Wings).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adrienne Chinn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889195438229,"sku":"9780008440220","price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008440220.jpg?v=1776888305","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008440220","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}