The Memory of Lost Senses: An unforgettable novel of buried secrets from the past

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When a mysterious countess arrives late in life to live in a large house on the outskirts of a beautiful Hampshire village, the local tongues start wagging. No one is more intrigued than Cecily Chadwick, idling away the long, hot summer of 1911 with nothing much to do. Cecily is deeply fascinated by the exotic elderly lady, and as she gets to know her, is riveted by the tales of her life on the continent. And when she meets Jack, the Countess's grandson, she realises that there is much more to both of them than meets the eye and that there are long hidden secrets still to be revealed...

Reviews

The Memory of Lost Senses is a witty, clever and compelling tale, with a beautiful love story at its heart. I loved it - Jane Harris

Judith Kinghorn's exquisite new novel [is] a sensual and visual feast of a story... a mesmerising book of finely wrought words... Beautifully descriptive, intriguing and full of emotion-packed, slow-motion snapshots... Thoughtful, delicately crafted and imaginative, The Memory of Lost Senses is a page-turning, atmospheric mystery story but with a powerful, all-consuming love affair burning deep at its core to direct the action ... and steal our hearts - Lancashire Evening Post

A lyrically written and wonderfully evocative, romantic historical novel that draws you into the intriguing and secret lives of the characters in the hot lazy summer of 1911. A Countess, her grandson, a famous author writing her memoir and a young village girl are brought together and as the long buried family secrets are revealed all their lives will be changed forever. After her enchanting, sweeping debut we think 'the tricky second novel' has been delivered with aplomb - highly recommended reading especially for reading groups - Lovereading

Praise for Judith Kinghorn's The Last Summer:

'An enchanting story of love and war, and the years beyond' - Penny Vincenzi

A sumptuous, absorbing tale of love in time of war. Judith Kinghorn's novel brilliantly illuminates the experiences of a generation of blighted youth - Rachel Hore

[An] enchanting debut of Rachel Hore/Downton Abbey ilk, big storytelling stuff of social and political change spanning the First World War and beyond. It's a glorious read, highly recommended - Sarah Broadhurst, Bookseller

The year is 1914 and love and war are about to transform privileged 16 year old Clarissa's charmed existence forever. This sumptuous romance is made for fans of Downton - The Lady

Author Bio

Judith Kinghorn was born in Northumberland and lives in Hampshire. Her debut novel, THE LAST SUMMER, a must for any Downtown Abbey fan, was published by Headline in 2012 and is now available in paperback.

Visit Judith's website: www.judithkinghornwriter.com