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The Return
Anita Frank
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 huge heart, Anita Frank weaves a glorious tale of love and loss, secrets and promises.
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 huge heart, Anita Frank weaves a glorious tale of love and loss, secrets and promises.
GENRE
Historical; Romance; WW2
UK PUBLICATION
November 2021
Historical; Romance; WW2
UK PUBLICATION
November 2021
Praise
Shortlisted for the RNA Historical Romantic Novel Award 2022
"With a narrative that plays out against a background of gentle bucolic lyricism, a love story that tugs at the heartstrings, and a surprise twist in the tail that cannot fail to please, The Return is an impressive follow-up for an exciting new author."
Lancashire Evening Post
"An engaging story of secrets, sacrifice and the persistence of love."
Sunday Times
"What a gorgeous book, and a powerful reminder that stories don’t have to be high-concept thrillers with twisty, gasp-a-minute plots to be truly compelling page-turners. Lyrically written, with a perfect sense of time and place, The Return manages to be both gentle and utterly gripping. It wrapped me in its spell from the first page to the last. Anita Frank is a beautiful writer and a wonderful storyteller."
Iona Grey
"A gorgeously compelling novel about love, guilt and second chances, I didn't want it to the end. The characters have stayed with me ever since."
Neema Shah
"An atmospheric story."
Best magazine
"A beautifully written, poignant tale of love, loss and redemption. I fell in love with the redoubtable, unsung heroine of the piece Muriel, whose unswerving wartime practicality and good sense provides the backbone of the story."
Jules Wake
"A truly wonderful novel ... beautifully written."
Jill Mansell
"A very special novel."
Jenny Ashcroft
"A beautiful and poignant love story."
Jenny Quintana
"An enticing slant on wartime life."
Mandy Robotham
"One of those books that amazes with its authenticity. Both time and place leap up from its pages and are utterly convincing."
Claire Dyer
"An engrossing story of loss, betrayal and love."
Carolyn Kirby
"A gripping, achingly romantic wartime drama."
Samantha King
"With a narrative that plays out against a background of gentle bucolic lyricism, a love story that tugs at the heartstrings, and a surprise twist in the tail that cannot fail to please, The Return is an impressive follow-up for an exciting new author."
Lancashire Evening Post
"An engaging story of secrets, sacrifice and the persistence of love."
Sunday Times
"What a gorgeous book, and a powerful reminder that stories don’t have to be high-concept thrillers with twisty, gasp-a-minute plots to be truly compelling page-turners. Lyrically written, with a perfect sense of time and place, The Return manages to be both gentle and utterly gripping. It wrapped me in its spell from the first page to the last. Anita Frank is a beautiful writer and a wonderful storyteller."
Iona Grey
"A gorgeously compelling novel about love, guilt and second chances, I didn't want it to the end. The characters have stayed with me ever since."
Neema Shah
"An atmospheric story."
Best magazine
"A beautifully written, poignant tale of love, loss and redemption. I fell in love with the redoubtable, unsung heroine of the piece Muriel, whose unswerving wartime practicality and good sense provides the backbone of the story."
Jules Wake
"A truly wonderful novel ... beautifully written."
Jill Mansell
"A very special novel."
Jenny Ashcroft
"A beautiful and poignant love story."
Jenny Quintana
"An enticing slant on wartime life."
Mandy Robotham
"One of those books that amazes with its authenticity. Both time and place leap up from its pages and are utterly convincing."
Claire Dyer
"An engrossing story of loss, betrayal and love."
Carolyn Kirby
"A gripping, achingly romantic wartime drama."
Samantha King
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