Vita and the Birds

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A haunting mystery for fans of Eve Chase, Kate Morton and Kate Mosse.

A poignant page-turning story, beautifully written Leonora Nattrass, author of Blue Water

Hugely evocative and beautifully written Anna Mazzola, author of The Clockwork Girl
Hugely evocative and beautifully written Anna Mazzola, author of The Clockwork Girl

Polly Crosbys writing is exquisite and this latest book is every bit as evocative as her previous novels My Weekly Top pick of the month May 2023

A thoroughly compelling mystery meets a poignant love story, all wrapped up in beautifully lyrical writing Frances Quinn, author of The Smallest Man

A beguiling mystery from a gifted storyteller Louise Fein, author of People Like Us

1938: 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.

1997: Following 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 Dodies relationship with a woman named Vita, and a shattering secret that echoes through the decades.

What she discovers will overturn everything she thought she knew about her family and change her life forever.

Luminous and captivating Polly Crosbys shimmering writing veils a dark hint of the gothic Kate Griffin, author of Fyneshade

What readers are saying about Vita and the Birds

'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

'A lush and evocative novel of loss and forbidden love' Netgalley reviewer

'Beautifully written, a dark and moody yet intriguing story' Netgalley reviewer

'An extraordinary book that I read in a 4 hour straight session without stopping for food or drink . . . A spellbinding read' Netgalley reviewer

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Praise for Vita and the Birds

An elegant yet earthy tale dancing between two timelines and two women trapped within the memories of the past
LoveReading.co.uk Picks of the Month May 2023

A beautifully written, haunting story of love and tragedy Womans Weekly

Praise for Polly Crosby

Polly Crosby whips up a lush, mythical world . . . realised beautifully in vivid writing. A book worms treat! Eve Chase, author of The Glass House

[A] gem of a read Good Housekeeping

Like a surreal cabinet of curiosities haunting, eerie, evocative. Bridget Collins, author of The Binding

A captivating coming-of-age story with memorable characters beautifully brought to life in a setting dripping with atmosphere Daily Mail

A luminous and beautiful novel that gently lures the reader into a captivating story with a mystery at its heart. Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne

This moving tale is set in a mesmerising world. Like a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis, the story emerges slowly, allowing you to immerse yourself in its wonders. Heat

A beautifully written tale of butterflies, secrets and silk Sonia Velton, author of Blackberry and Wild Rose

Dreamy image after image . . . like a series of beautiful paintings Sara Sheridan, author of The Fair Botanists

A bewitching read' Woman & Home

'Evocative and enchanting a future classic and a star in the making' Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry

An extraordinary debut beautiful, dark, haunting and unforgettable I loved it Edward Carey, author of Little

A promising debut novel full of atmospheric tension Mail on Sunday

Author Bio

Polly Crosby lives in Norfolk with her husband and son, and her very loud and much-loved Oriental rescue cat, Dali. To find out more about Polly's writing, please visit pollycrosby.com. Polly can also be found on Twitter as @WriterPolly.