Jack’s war is over, but his greatest battle is about to begin.
‘A truly wonderful novel, so beautifully written and engrossing’ Jill Mansell
‘Beautiful and poignant’ Jenny Quintana
From the author of The Lost Ones, shortlisted for the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award and HWA Debut Crown Award…
Jack Ellison’s war is over, but the battle for his family has just begun.
When Jack left for the war, he made a parting pledge to his pregnant bride, Gwen, that he would never return. It was, after all, best for everyone that he didn’t.
Now, as celebrations erupt for Victory in Europe, Gwen is terrified that Jack will renege on his promise, threatening the life she has built for herself and their son on the family farm.
But war has changed Jack, and he is coming home, determined to claim a place in Gwen’s life – and her heart.
As events of the past come back to haunt them, Jack and Gwen find themselves facing their greatest battle – and it is a fight neither of them can afford to lose.
In this sweeping historical story with a huge heart, Anita Frank weaves a glorious tale of love and loss, secrets and promises.
Praise for The Return:
‘I loved every minute of The Return by Anita Frank – it’s a truly wonderful novel, so beautifully written and with an engrossing plot. The characters are wonderfully drawn. From now on, Anita will be a must-read author for me’ Jill Mansell
‘Set during WW2, Anita Frank weaves a beautiful and poignant love story that tugged at my heartstrings and kept me thoroughly absorbed. With her remarkable writing and compelling, believable characters, I was hooked from the start and bereft at the end. Highly recommend this moving second novel by Anita Frank’ Jenny Quintana
Praise for Anita Frank:
‘A gothic gem of intrigue and atmosphere’ Historical Writers’ Association Debut Crown Judges
‘Supernatural and historical intertwine in Anita Frank’s unsettling first novel … reminiscent of other tales of the supernatural, but conveys its own frissons and shocks’ Sunday Times
‘So creepy and compelling, full of atmosphere and gave me goosebumps’ Lisa Hall
‘Haunting, emotional and exquisitely written’ Amanda Jennings