Lost Chapter

The sparkling new novel from Caroline Bishop, author ofThe Other Daughter. Perfect for fans of Tracy Rees, Elizabeth Noble and Rachel Hore.*****************1957, France.*****************Florence and Lilli meet at finishing school in Lyon. Despite some differences, they forge a firm friendship that promises to last a lifetime. But a terrible betrayal prematurely tears them apart.Years later in England, Florence has become the woman her friend knew she could be creative, bold, and independent. The exact opposite of Alice, a young woman troubled by a recent trauma, whom Florence is determined to help bring out of her shell. Just as Lilli once did for her.When Florence discovers that the novel she's reading is written by Lilli and is based on their time at school, the two stories begin to unfold together. Past events illuminate the future, and it becomes clear thatlong-held secrets cant stay buried for ever.Praise forThe Lost ChapterCaroline Bishop is a wonderful storyteller, crafting characters who step off the page and writing beautifully of female friendship. This is a kind, wise and inspiring novel and its conclusion left me smiling. Caroline Scott, author ofThe Photographer of the LostOne of those stories that take you over, beautifully & touchingly told. Brilliant characters. Uplifting & hopeful - a real tonic Tracy Rees, author of The Rose GardenBeautifully drawn characters and a story so intriguing it kept me one-more-chaptering till late into the night. Frances Quinn, author ofThe Smallest ManPraise for Caroline Bishop';A fresh, original, passionate and page-turning story about women's choices and past secrets that demands to be read'Rachel Hore, author ofThe Love ChildFascinating and fast-paced,The Other Daughterhad me hooked from the start. A timely reminder of how hard it is to succeed in a mans world'Rosanna Ley, author ofFrom Venice with LoveWell written and pacy. Full of gorgeous scenery, emotion and SUCH fascinating stuff about womens rights through the decadesTracy Rees, author ofThe House at SilvermoorA tightly plotted and absorbing tale of one womans journey to uncover the secrets of her birth. It beautifully fuses the personal and the political in its exploration of motherhood and womens rights, as Jess tries to reconcile herself to her own choices, and the choices made by those who came before herBeth Morrey, author ofSaving Missy';A gripping and emotional story'Patricia Wilson, author ofGreek Island Escape';I couldn't put it down. I felt totally drawn into the story and invested in the characters'Caroline Scott, author ofThe Photographer of the Lost';A fascinating and beautifully told exploration of women's rights and one woman's fight to uncover the secrets of her birth.The Other Daughteris a stunning debut I loved itClare Empson, author ofMineAheart-warming, beautifully crafted story about friendships and forgiveness, and the importance of believing in one's self even when it feels impossible. A poignant reminder that it is never too late to make things right with those you love, and with yourself. Genevieve Graham,author ofThe Forgotten Home Child