<p><b>''I loved this exquisitely written novel and drank in every word</b>. <i>The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant</i> is a reminder of the redemptive nature of love, and that it can be found in the most unexpected places.'' Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of <i>The Dressmaker''s Gift </i>and <i>The Beekeeper''s Promise</i><br><br><b>An abandoned woman...</b><br><br>1951. Esther Durrant, a young mother, is committed to an asylum by her husband. Run by a pioneering psychiatrist, the hospital is at first Esther''s prison - but can captivity lead to freedom?<br><br><b>A forbidden love...</b><br><br>2018. When free-spirited marine scientist Rachel Parker is forced to take shelter on an isolated island off the Cornish Coast during a research posting, she discovers a collection of hidden love letters. Captivated by their passion and tenderness, Rachel is determined to find the intended recipient. <br><br><b>A dangerous secret...</b><br><br>Meanwhile, in London, Eve is helping her grandmo