The Letter Reader

Paperback Published on: 11/05/2023
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Synopsis

***Buy Jan Cacey's latest historical novel, The War Artist, now!***

She read their secrets during the war. Now she cannot forget them...

1941. London. Keen to do her bit in the war, Connie Allinson joins the WRNS and is posted as a letter censor. Her task: to read and alter correspondence to ensure no sensitive information crosses enemy lines. At first, she is not sure she's up to it, but is soon drawn in by the letters she reads, and their secrets...

1967. Doncaster. Bored of her domestic life, Connie desperately wants a job, but her controlling husband Arthur won't hear of it. Looking for an escape, and plagued by memories of letters she read during the war, she makes a bid for freedom and starts secretly tracking down their authors. Will uncovering their past give Connie the key to her present? And will she be able to find them all before Arthur discovers what she is keeping from him?

A page-turning and evocative historical timeslip, for fans of Mandy Robothom and Melanie Hudson.

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Readers love The Letter Reader:

'I absolutely loved this book.' Amazon reviewer, 5*

'Wow, what a read! Read in one day, was desperate to see how it went for Connie. I recommend this, you won’t be disappointed.' Amazon reviewer, 5*

'I really loved this book...' Amazon reviewer, 5*

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
  • ISBN: 9781803283845
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 198 x 128 x 24 mm
  • Weight: 260g
  • Languages: English

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The Letter Reader
An Empowering Read
I really enjoyed reading this book. All the stories Connie said about women involved in other aspects of the war effort were so fascinating. When the war e... READ MORE
Pupak  Mohebali
The Letter Reader
Historical Fiction
1941. London. Keen to do her bit in the war, Connie Allison joins the WRNS and is posted as a letter censor. Her task: to read and alter correspondence to ... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
The Letter Reader
Captivating read
The Letter Reader is a well written story told in dual time lines starting in 1941 and 1967. This is Connie's story and those of women who took jobs duri... READ MORE
Judy Odom
The Letter Reader
A dual timeline story about a vital wartime job!
London, 1941. Connie Allison's husband Arthur is in the Royal Navy, she's keen to do her bit and Connie joins the WRNS. After basic training, Connie become... READ MORE
Karren's Reading Nook
The Letter Reader
A dual timeline novel
The Letter Reader by Jan Casey is a dual timeline novel. The novel takes readers between 1941 (through the war years) and 1967. I decided to read this bo... READ MORE
Kris Anderson, The Avid Reader
The Letter Reader
An engaging dual timeline story
The Letter Reader takes place during the Second World War and in 1967. The difference between the life of the protagonist, Connie, in each timeline is star... READ MORE
Nicola