The Love Letter: A thrilling novel full of secrets, lies and unforgettable twists

· Pan Macmillan
39 reviews
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576
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Scandal. Love. Murder.

When Sir James Harrison, one of the greatest actors of his generation, passes away at the age of ninety-five, he leaves behind not just a heartbroken family, but also a secret so shocking, so devastating, that it could rock the British Establishment to its core . . .

Joanna Haslam is an ambitious young journalist, assigned to cover the legendary actor’s funeral. The biggest icons of the celebrity world are in attendance. But Joanna stumbles on something dark beneath the glamour: the mention of a letter James Harrison has left behind, the contents of which others have been desperate to conceal for over seventy years.

As she peels back the veil of lies that have shrouded the secret, she realises that she’s close to uncovering something deadly serious.

But someone is on her tracks, and they’ll stop at nothing to reach the letter before she does . . .

The Love Letter is a thrilling love story full of twists from the author of The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley. Discover this evocative and fast-paced reimagined novel from an author loved by millions of readers worldwide.

Praise for Lucinda Riley:

‘Complex characters and a fast-paced plot’ – Sunday Express

‘Plenty of twists, flashbacks, and a dash of romance keep the suspense high’ – Booklist

‘A brilliant page-turner’ – Daily Mail
Scandal. Love. Murder. When Sir James Harrison, one of the greatest actors of his generation, passes away at the age of ninety-five, he leaves behind not just a heartbroken family, but also a secret so shocking, so devastating, that it could rock the British Establishment to its core . . . Joan...

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39 reviews
Margaret Beckett
April 4, 2026
This is another fantastic read from Lucinda Riley. When the characters click in, it us all go and mystery. A dear friend set my of on her books and I am hooked. The Seven Sisters series was wonderful, and I have the full set. I am slowly going through her list of any I have not read. They usually appear in my local Tesco but have been a fantastic gift for birthdays and Christmas from my family. It takes you away into different countries and cultures. This one I spotted on Play books which it's a while since I have used. But will now be drawn back into it. So handy. Thank you to Lucinda Riley a talented wonderful writer.
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Jean Richardson
February 24, 2019
A beautifully written novel. I just couldn't put it down. Lucinda Riley has to be my favourite author of all time.
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Marion Bosustow
November 1, 2024
OK, but a bit confusing at times for me.
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About the author

Lucinda Riley was born in Ireland in 1965 and, after an early career as an actress in film, theatre and television, wrote her first novel aged twenty-four. Her books have been translated into thirty-seven languages and continue to strike an emotional chord all around the world. The Seven Sisters series specifically has become a global phenomenon, inspiring its own genre.

Her books have been nominated for numerous awards, including the Italian Bancarella Prize, the Lovely Books Award in Germany and the Romantic Novel of the Year Award. She has received the Dutch Platinum Award for sales over 300,000 copies for a single novel in one year multiple times – a prize last won by J. K. Rowling for Harry Potter. In collaboration with her son Harry Whittaker, she also devised and wrote the Guardian Angels series of books for children.

Though she brought up her four children mostly in Norfolk, England, in 2015 she fulfilled her dream of buying a remote farmhouse in West Cork, Ireland, which she always felt was her spiritual home, and this was where her last five books were written. Lucinda was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and died on 11 June 2021, surrounded by her family.

Lucinda Riley was born in Ireland in 1965 and, after an early career as an actress in film, theatre and television, wrote her first novel aged twenty-four. Her books have been translated into thirty-seven languages and continue to strike an emotional chord all around the world. The Seven Sisters ...

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