Last Letter Home

SKU: 9781471156960
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Last Letter Home

SKU: 9781471156960
Author: Rachel Hore
Paperback·Ages 18+·Historical Fiction
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At a glance

💖 Tone
Emotional, nostalgic, romantic
⚡ Pace
Medium, immersive
🌫️ Vibes
Wartime love, letters, longing across distance
👑 Themes
Separation, hope, love against the odds, memory
🧠 Mind Game
Reflective, layered, emotionally rich
🌶️ Spice Level
Low – tender romance with emotional depth
🔥 Hook
A letter from the past holds the key to a love story that refuses to be forgotten.
👀 Perfect For
Fans of Dinah Jefferies, Kate Morton, Lucinda Riley
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This
Readers who love wartime romance, dual timelines, and deeply emotional love stories filled with longing, secrets, and lasting connection
Can a chance encounter unlock one woman's past?

On holiday in Italy, Briony Wood becomes fascinated by the wartime story of a ruined villa hidden amongst the hills of Naples. Not only is it the very place where her grandfather was stationed as a soldier in 1943, but she also discovers that it harbours the secret of a love long lost.

Handed a bundle of tattered letters found buried at the villa, Briony becomes enraptured by the blossoming love story between Sarah Bailey, an English woman, and Paul Hartmann, a young German. The letters lead her back almost seventy years to pre-war Norfolk.

But as Briony delves into Sarah and Paul's story, she encounters resentments and secrets still tightly guarded. All too quickly it is clear that what happened long ago under the shadow of Vesuvius, she suspects, still has the power to cause terrible pain . . .

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
576
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Language
English
ISBN
9781471156960

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About the Author:

Rachel Hore writes the kind of novels that feel like stepping into another time, another place—and another heart. With her evocative storytelling and dual timelines, she weaves rich, emotional tales that blend history, mystery, and love into unforgettable journeys. Whether it’s uncovering family secrets or exploring the echoes of war and resilience, her books always strike a beautifully human chord.

A former publishing editor turned bestselling author, Rachel brings a keen eye for detail and a deep sense of atmosphere to every page. Her novels—like The Glass Painter’s Daughter, A Beautiful Spy, and The Dream House—are perfect for anyone who loves a layered story with heart, history, and heroines you’ll root for.

If you’re drawn to stories that linger in your thoughts long after the final chapter, Rachel Hore’s books are like time travel for the soul.