{"product_id":"9780008550677_vita-and-the-birds-a-captivating-dual-timeline-historical-mystery","title":"Vita and the Birds: A captivating dual timeline historical mystery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA haunting mystery for fans of Eve Chase, Dinah Jefferies and Kate Mosse.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e‘A poignant page-turning story, beautifully written’ Leonora Nattrass, author of\u003cem\u003e Blue Water\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e’Hugely evocative and beautifully written’ Anna Mazzola, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Clockwork Girl\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e’Polly Crosby’s writing is exquisite and this latest book is every bit as evocative as her previous novels’ \u003cem\u003eMy Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e Top pick of the month May 2023 \u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e‘A thoroughly compelling mystery meets a poignant love story, all wrapped up in beautifully lyrical writing’ Frances Quinn, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Smallest Man\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e‘A beguiling mystery from a gifted storyteller’ Louise Fein, author of \u003cem\u003ePeople Like Us\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1938:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lady Vita Goldsborough lives in the menacing shadow of her controlling older brother, Aubrey. But when she meets local artist Dodie Blakeney, the two women form a close bond, and Vita finally glimpses a chance to be free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1997: \u003c\/strong\u003eFollowing the death of her mother, Eve Blakeney returns to the coast where she spent childhood summers with her beloved grandmother, Dodie. Eve hopes that the visit will help make sense of her grief. The last thing she expects to find is a bundle of letters that hint at the heart-breaking story of Dodie’s relationship with a woman named Vita, and a shattering secret that echoes through the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat she discovers will overturn everything she thought she knew about her family – and change her life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e‘Luminous and captivating … Polly Crosby’s shimmering writing veils a dark hint of the gothic’ Kate Griffin, author of \u003cem\u003eFyneshade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003cem\u003eVita and the Birds\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A beautiful and haunting tale of family, love, control and connections. This book and its characters will stay with me for a long time' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A lush and evocative novel of loss and forbidden love' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Beautifully written, a dark and moody yet intriguing story' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An extraordinary book that I read in a 4 hour straight session without stopping for food or drink . . . A spellbinding read' Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Vita and the Birds, Polly Crosby masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the intricacies of lesbian relationships and the bonds of friendship. Set in the realm of fiction, the story is a riveting detective tale that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Eve Chase (The Midnight Hour), Barbara Davis (The Wishing Tide), Toni Jordan (Nine Days), Kristin Hannah (The Nightingale), and Susanna Kearsley (The Lesser Stars).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2023\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polly Crosby, Read by Kristin Atherton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889531932821,"sku":"9780008550677","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008550677_d470a19e-65d9-47fc-8592-3f246ba58bea.jpg?v=1776888620","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008550677_vita-and-the-birds-a-captivating-dual-timeline-historical-mystery","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}