The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant

A forgotten woman… 1951. Esther Durrant, a young mother, is committed to an isolated mental asylum by her husband. Run by a pioneering psychiatrist, the hospital is at first Esther’s prison but soon becomes her refuge. A cache of unsent love letters… 2017. When free-spirited marine scientist Rachel Parker is forced to take shelter on a far-flung 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. A dangerous secret… Meanwhile, in London, Eve is helping her grandmother, a renowned mountaineer, write her memoirs. When she is contacted by Rachel, it sets in motion a chain of events that threatens to reveal secrets kept buried for more than sixty years. This beautifully haunting and atmospheric novel, will sweep fans of Kate Morton, Elizabeth Gilbert and Emily Gunnis away this summer. Praise for Katye Nunn’s The Botanist’s Daughter: ‘A sweeping and exotic read. I was completely swept away. Perfect for readers of Kate Morton.’ Lorna Cook, bestselling author of ‘The Forgotten Village’ ‘The whole book is a delight… Perfect reading whilst sipping a g & t in a beautiful garden somewhere in the sun!’ Rosanna Ley, bestselling author of ‘The Lemon Tree Hotel’ ‘I loved this book and really look forward to reading the next book by Kayte Nunn; perfect for reading in the garden with a glass of something cold.’ Bookliterat ‘Fast-moving and full of surprises…while delivering a poignant and heart-warming story of romance and new beginnings ‘ Kate Forsyth ‘The Botanist’s Daughter is a quick paced but mysterious read, which transports you across time and place and is filled with an abundance of flowers.’ Foreword Books ‘The Botanist’s Daughter is an intriguing story about the strength of women who, for their own reasons, are willing to travel halfway across the world and end up with the same goal. It’s also a family mystery that slowly reveals its secrets, just like a blooming flower.’ The Bookish Gurl 5/5 stars