The Last Song of Winter: The enchanting new book from the Sunday Times bestseller, perfect for Christmas 2024

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Absorbing, compelling and completely unputdownable, every Lulu Taylor novel grips you to the very end' Lisa Jewell 'A book to lose yourself in as nights draw in' Gill Paul 'Lulu Taylor is the Queen of winter fiction' Veronica Henry An island full of secrets. A truth that could change everything . . . 1940s: Young and romantic, Veronica cannot help falling in love, even with unattainable men like handsome film star Jack Bannock. Her other passion is St Elfwy, the windswept jewel of an island off the coast of Pembrokeshire. It becomes her retreat, a refuge from war and a place to recover from lost love. But even peaceful St Elfwy cannot prevent tragedy and heartbreak. . . Present Day: When Romy arrives on St Elfwy, now a bird sanctuary and retreat, she only has the enigmatic warden for company. As she devotes herself to understanding the lure of this beautiful, haunting place, she is drawn into the past and the tale of Veronica Mindenhall. The island hides stories of betrayal and loss, as well as redemption - but it is a perilous path to discover its secrets. . . Praise for Lulu Taylor 'I love Lulu Taylor's enchanting novels - captivating stories that keep me hooked until the final page!' Veronica Henry 'A beautifully written, emotionally compelling story' Daily Mail 'Utterly compelling. A really excellent winter's story' Lucy Diamond 'A hugely enjoyable, escapist treat' Daily Mirror

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I love Lulu Taylors enchanting novels - captivating stories that keep me hooked until the final page! -- Veronica Henry
The Last Song of Winter is a vivid, haunting story of theatrical glamour and forbidden love, wartime tragedy and a remote island with a dark history. Lulu Taylor is a consummate storyteller who weaves fascinating characters and stunning locations into unforgettable novels. This is her best yet a book to lose yourself in as nights draw in -- Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife
Absorbing, compelling and completely unputdownable, every Lulu Taylor novel grips you to the very end -- Lisa Jewell, author of None of This is True

Author Bio

Lulu Taylor moved around the world as a child before her family settled in the Oxfordshire countryside. She studied English at Oxford University and had a successful career in publishing before she became a writer. Her first novel, Heiresses, was nominated for the RNA Readers' Choice award. It was followed by a string of bestselling novels including Her Frozen Heart, The Winter Secret and A Midwinter Promise. She lives in Dorset with her husband and two children.