The Paper Bracelet: A gripping novel of heartbreaking secrets in a home for unwed mothers

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Every paper bracelet held a mother's heartbreaking secret...

The top ten bestseller, inspired by heartrending true events in a home for unwed mothers, set in Ireland, Boston and London, this novel is perfect for readers of Kathryn Hughes, Emily Gunnis and Susan Lewis.

'A true storyteller who keeps you turning the pages' CATHY KELLY, Sunday Times bestselling author

'A beautifully written story, uncovering some untold truths ' Real reader

'An addictive read ' Real reader

'It broke my heart. Rachael has managed to tell a truly heartbreaking story beautifully and with real grace and dignity ' Real reader

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For almost fifty years, Katie Carroll has kept a box tucked away inside her wardrobe. It dates from her time working as a nurse in a west of Ireland home for unwed mothers in the 1970s. The box contains a notebook holding the details of the babies and young women she met there. It also holds many of the babies' identity bracelets.

Following the death of her husband, Katie makes a decision. The information she possesses could help reunite adopted people with their birth mothers, and she decides to post a message on an internet forum. Soon the replies are rolling in, and Katie finds herself returning many of the bracelets to their original owners. She encounters success and failure, heartbreak and joy. But is she prepared for old secrets to be uncovered in her own life

* THE LETTER HOME, THE NEW NOVEL FROM RACHAEL ENGLISH, IS OUT NOW *

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Your favourite authors love the novels of Rachael English:

'Utterly moving and compelling. That first line...wow! I was hooked' Patricia Scanlan

'Fantastic storytelling looking back at Ireland's dark past' Liz Nugent

'A powerful, important, beautiful book' Sinead Crowley

'A compelling read' Sheila O'Flanagan

'Outstanding. I was on the edge of my seat ' Real reader

'Beautifully written and enjoyable ' Real reader

'I loved this book. Despite the subject matter this book is very uplifting ' Real reader

'Could not put it down. Highly recommend &

Reviews

"A cracking page-turner in the best tradition of Maeve Binchy"--Patricia Scanlan
"An evocative read... powerful... If you read authors such as Diane Chamberlain, Sheila O'Flanagan or Maeve Binchy then you should also check this out."--Between the Lines
"Beautiful, compelling, and sincere in the way of the very best stories and the best books"--Irish Independent
"Enchanting, emotional, heartbreaking, ultimately uplifting and just perfect... Rachael English is a wonderful storyteller."--Being Anne

Author Bio

Rachael English is a bestselling novelist and presenter on Ireland's most popular radio show, Morning Ireland. During more than twenty years as a journalist, she has worked on most of RTE Radio's leading current affairs programmes, covering a huge range of national and international stories. The American Girl, The Night of the Party and The Paper Bracelet were all top 5 Irish bestsellers.