The Key
The Key
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Summary
The discovery of an old suitcase in an abandoned lunatic asylum unlocks a forgotten story of tragedy, lost love and a devastating wrong waiting to be put right, from the #1 bestselling author of The Letter and The Secret
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The Key by Kathryn Hughes
* THE MEMORY BOX, THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM KATHRYN HUGHES, IS AVAILABLE NOW * A hidden note. A lost love. A second chance... 'A wonderful, enthralling story; one that I didn't want to end' Lesley Pearse on The Key 'A heartbreakingly powerful read' The Sun on The Key From the #1 bestselling author of The Letter, Kathryn Hughes, comes The Key, an unforgettable story of a heartbreaking secret that will stay with you for ever. 1956 It's Ellen Crosby's first day as a student nurse at Ambergate Hospital. When she meets a young woman admitted by her father, little does Ellen know that a choice she will make is to change both their lives for ever... 2006 Sarah is drawn to the now abandoned Ambergate. Whilst exploring the old corridors she discovers a suitcase belonging to a female patient who entered Ambergate fifty years earlier. The shocking contents, untouched for half a century, will lead Sarah to unravel a forgotten story of tragedy and lost love, and the chance to make an old wrong right . . . 'Oh wow! This story broke my heart then filled it with joy then broke it all over again! I adored The Letter and The Secret but this I have to say was my favourite. Heartfelt and poignant an absolute joy' A reader on The Key It's time to discover what a million readers already know. No one grips your heart like Kathryn Hughes . . . 'You will find it hard to put down. I cried buckets of tears reading it' 'A beautifully told, tragic tale . . . restoring your faith in the kindness of strangers and the strength of the human spirit' 'From start to finish, a lovely, sometimes heartbreaking read' 'A sheer joy to read . . . Wonderfully romantic with beautiful characters' 'I have finished this book with tears in my eyes but a smile on my face' 'I couldn't put it down. So beautifully written. I feel like I'm a better person for reading it' 'I cried with this book - it tugged at the heart all the way through' 'This must be one of the best books I have ever read' 'You will be thinking of this book long after you've finished it'
A heartbreakingly powerful read * The Sun *
Praise for Kathryn Hughes' international bestsellers
Autumnal Sunday afternoons were invented solely to read heart-tugging novels like this * Red *
This moving love story had everyone talking. . Get set to be hooked * Look *
A beautiful story . . . I didn't want to put it down * Reviewed by Fran *
You will find it hard to put down. I cried buckets of tears reading it * Books With Wine And Chocolate *
A wonderful, uplifting story -- Lesley Pearse
Beautifully written and incredibly poignant. You cannot fail to fall for this story . . . I am delighted to highly recommend * The Last Word Book Reviews *
The story kept me gripped . . . A breath of fresh air, and just what I needed after a long day in the office * Here.You.Me *
An emotional and intriguing read . . . Keeps you guessing right to the end * People’s Friend *
Gripping * Good Housekeeping *
Heart-warming and optimistic * Jen Med’s Book Reviews *
A gripping and moving family drama that will tug at the reader's heart * Writing magazine *
Pulled me in right from the first page . . . I really enjoyed this book * Rea’s Book Reviews *
I so thoroughly enjoyed this book, it was filled with all kinds of mystery, family secrets, [and] characters that really stood out * Read Along With Sue *
One that you just HAVE to finish * Hollie in Wanderlust *
A wonderful and memorable read that will stay with me for a long time * By The Letter Book Reviews *
Praise for Kathryn Hughes' international bestsellers
Autumnal Sunday afternoons were invented solely to read heart-tugging novels like this * Red *
This moving love story had everyone talking. . Get set to be hooked * Look *
A beautiful story . . . I didn't want to put it down * Reviewed by Fran *
You will find it hard to put down. I cried buckets of tears reading it * Books With Wine And Chocolate *
A wonderful, uplifting story -- Lesley Pearse
Beautifully written and incredibly poignant. You cannot fail to fall for this story . . . I am delighted to highly recommend * The Last Word Book Reviews *
The story kept me gripped . . . A breath of fresh air, and just what I needed after a long day in the office * Here.You.Me *
An emotional and intriguing read . . . Keeps you guessing right to the end * People’s Friend *
Gripping * Good Housekeeping *
Heart-warming and optimistic * Jen Med’s Book Reviews *
A gripping and moving family drama that will tug at the reader's heart * Writing magazine *
Pulled me in right from the first page . . . I really enjoyed this book * Rea’s Book Reviews *
I so thoroughly enjoyed this book, it was filled with all kinds of mystery, family secrets, [and] characters that really stood out * Read Along With Sue *
One that you just HAVE to finish * Hollie in Wanderlust *
A wonderful and memorable read that will stay with me for a long time * By The Letter Book Reviews *
Kathryn Hughes was born in Altrincham, near Manchester. After completing a secretarial course, Kathryn met her husband and they married in Canada. For twenty-nine years they ran a business together, raised two children and travelled when they could to places such as India, Singapore, South Africa and New Zealand. Kathryn and her family now make their home in a village near Manchester.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781472248848 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472248848 |
| Title | The Key |
| Author | Kathryn Hughes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2018-09-06 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |