The Stolen Letter The Stolen Letter

The Stolen Letter

A completely gripping and emotional World War 2 historical novel

    • 4.3 • 85 Ratings
    • $3.99
    • $3.99

Publisher Description

‘I knew in the first couple of pages that this story was going to make me cry and I was right... So emotional... I was left speechless. I absolutely loved every minute... One of the best historical fictions I’ve read.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Italy, 1944: Stella stared at the envelope addressed to her, dated from the day of his death. With a trembling hand she opened it, tears rolling down her cheeks. She read the letter that should have made it to her years ago – the letter that had been ruthlessly stolen from her. It held his last words, and it changed everything.


1938: When Stella arrives in Italy, it’s love at first sight. She is wowed by the rolling hills dotted with olive trees, the buttermilk villas with shuttered windows and terracotta roofs that glow gloriously in the sunlight. Even the breeze holds the scent of freedom ­– freedom from England, where the shadow of her past haunted her.


Then there is Ted, an American journalist who is wild and mischievous, with an arrogance bordering on rude. Stella is infuriated by him – yet she cannot deny the lure of the danger and excitement he promises.


But there is something dark under the bright surface of this beautiful country, with unspeakable tragedies just around the corner. When the Nazis take control of Italy, Stella and Ted – and whatever dreams the future held for them – are ripped apart. Ted is torn away, to report from the perilous frontline. Meanwhile, Stella is paralysed with fear as screeching bombs descend, destroying everything in their wake. There is nothing left to do but sit in darkness, praying to see tomorrow.


And it seems that even in Italy, Stella’s past has found her. Somewhere in the winding streets of Florence there is a letter that will change the course of her fate. Unknown to her, it holds a secret with the power to rewrite her past, and everything she has been running away from. But will it come too late? And with the odds stacked against her, will she ever see Ted again?


This totally gripping and heartbreaking tale is about the impossible tragedies of war and the miraculous possibilities of love. Fans of Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, Rhys Bowen’s The Tuscan Child, and The Letter by Kathryn Hughes will be utterly captivated by this spectacular historical page-turner.


Readers absolutely love The Stolen Letter:


Oh my word I honestly cannot express how much I loved this book. A historical fiction book that was just simply brilliant. The story and the characters were fantastic and I read this book in one day it was that good. I will be recommending this book to everyone who loves reading, it is a must-read.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Breathtaking and heartbreakingly beautifulBe prepared to go on a very emotional journey where your heart will be ripped out and patched up over and over again. The characters are captivating and relatable. The twists and turns throughout the story are truly unforgettable. Clara Benson is an author that I would love to read over and over again.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Oh my, what a gem of a story… I cannot recommend this book highly enough nor write a review that can justify why you should read it. Historical fiction at its best. This book has it all… Such a good book. High 5 stars!!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘I loved this book… It was so good I didn't want to stop reading, I read way too late into the early morningHeartbreaking.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘This novel is truly amazingStole my heart from the very beginning with this beautiful storyI could not put it down… Not one to miss.’ Breakfast w Rachel, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘So gripping – started reading and couldn't put it down.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


I loved this book… You won't be able to put this book down.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Heartbreaking Hooked me from the very first pageCaptivating and brilliantly written.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Brilliant… Out of this world… Loved it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2020
September 24
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
507
Pages
PUBLISHER
Bookouture
SELLER
Carmelite House
SIZE
4.6
MB

Customer Reviews

Annette414 ,

Good book

A very well written descriptive book that makes you experience the war from start to finish. I enjoyed the story but at times I wanted to reach in the book and shake Stella.
Historical fiction fans will want to check this one out. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy

Dinaki1 ,

Great book

Very well written book and the story is so well developping…

Gr8ful in New Hampshire ,

Maudlin, treacly, an injustice to history

Historical Fantasy. If this author knew anything about the destruction and devastation in Italy at the end of WWII, she wouldn’t have had the gall to write this fairy tale. The descriptions of pre-war Italy were enjoyable but by the halfway point, it descended into dime-store drivel.

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