The Distant Daughter by Lorna Cook
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As Japanese bombs fall on Singapore in 1941, a young woman’s desperate escape will echo across generations in this epic, heart-wrenching family story of love, sacrifice, and second chances.
Singapore, 1941:
Until the first explosions light up the night sky, the war feels distant for Issey and her friends, drinking and dancing at Raffles. But as the Japanese invasion looms, Issey knows she must flee. With only moments to spare, she entrusts her fate to the mysterious and handsome Alex Cartwright, who swears he will see her to safety—whatever the cost.
Cornwall, 2025:
Nursing a broken heart, Lamorna escapes her life in Singapore and returns to Trelenna, her crumbling Cornish family home. Her sister Zennor is determined to save the house—but she can’t do it alone.
When a local archivist suggests telling Trelenna’s story through its family archives, Lamorna uncovers a battered leather diary written by Issey, a young woman living a glamorous life in 1940s Singapore. Within its pages lies the gripping account of a desperate wartime escape—and a love tested by unimaginable danger.
As Lamorna becomes entwined with Issey’s story, she longs to know: did Issey and Alex survive the horrors of the Japanese attack on Singapore? And can their courage, endurance, and sacrifice inspire Lamorna to embrace a new life—and perhaps a new love—at Trelenna?
Fiery, moving, and utterly enthralling, The Distant Daughter is perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Karen Swan, and Kate Morton.
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