The Girl in the Letter
A home for unwed mothers; a heartbreaking secret in this historical fiction bestseller inspired by true events
(Author) Emily Gunnis"I was gripped by The Girl in the Letter. The story is compelling, twisty, heart-wrenching and thought-provoking. A novel that stays with you" --Sophie Kinsella Perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Kathryn Hughes, this gripping novel of long-buried secrets will stay with you for ever. A heartbreaking letter. A girl locked away. A mystery to be solved. 1956. When Ivy Jenkins falls pregnant she is sent in disgrace to St Margaret's, a dark, brooding house for unmarried mothers. Her baby is adopted against her will. Ivy will never leave. Present day. Samantha Harper is a journalist desperate for a break. When she stumbles on a letter from the past, the contents shock and move her. The letter is from a young mother, begging to be rescued from St Margaret's. Before it is too late. Sam is pulled into the tragic story and discovers a spate of unexplained deaths surrounding the woman and her child. With St Margaret's set for demolition, Sam has only hours to piece together a sixty-year-old mystery before the truth, which lies disturbingly close to home, is lost for ever... Read her letter. Remember her story... 'What a heartfelt emotional story, made even more so because it's based on a shocking truth. I raced through it, involved, moved and gripped' Fanny Blake
Emily Gunnis
Emily Gunnis is a bestselling British author known for her atmospheric and emotionally gripping contemporary mysteries. With acclaimed novels such as The Girl in the Letter and The Lost Child, she weaves suspenseful stories inspired by real historical events, often exploring family secrets, mother–child bonds, and long-buried tragedies. Her books are praised for their dual-timeline narratives, strong female protagonists, and compelling, page-turning plots—positioning Gunnis as a standout voice in modern psychological and historical suspense fiction.