NEW RELEASE
The Letter - Maria Duffy (2013)
Just before Ellie sets off for her hen party weekend in New York, she discovers a letter to her sister Caroline, written just weeks before her tragic death. It forces Ellie to confront the truth behind Caroline's death, and makes her rethink some things in her own life, including her impending marriage. When she makes a drastic decision as her weekend in New York draws to a close, will she make it up the aisle at all? This was a very engaging and well-written story. Ellie was a likeable character, as were her friends, Sharon and Lara, but my personal favourites were Ellie's parents. Typically Irish, they never failed to give me a laugh. I liked the premise of the novel - that a letter can make you rethink things, can change everything. I enjoyed Maria Duffy's style of writing, and look forward to reading more from her in the future. (LO)
The Letter, by Maria Duffy, is about a bride-to-be finding a letter that changes everything. The summary says: "Ellie Duggan is getting married in seven weeks. But just before she sets off for a fun-filled New York hen party weekend, she finds a letter addressed to her sister Caroline. Dated only weeks before Caroline died in a tragic accident, it contains some startling information which forces Ellie to face some truths about herself, Caroline's death - and even her forthcoming marriage. Ellie has spent the three years since Caroline's death running from the truth. But as the weekend in New York comes to a close, she makes a drastic decision. As Ellie finally lays old ghosts to rest, she realises that the truth can set you free. But will she be willing to take the risk?" The Letter is out in July 2013.