Anna Stuart – författare

''A fresh, original love story, beautifully told.'' RUTH HOGAN, author of The Keeper of Lost ThingsAfter 50 years together Stan still adores his wife... so why is he dating again?Bonnie and Stan are soulmates. They met during the Swinging Sixties, to the soundtrack of The Beatles and the Merseybeat scene. Now they''ve grown up and grown old together, had children and grandchildren. They are finally building their dream home, when disaster strikes.Stan is running out of time, and can''t bear the thought of leaving Bonnie alone. Alongside his teenage granddaughter Greya, he forms a plan to find Bonnie a new love of her life. And she must never find out...Bonnie & Stan is a poignant, surprising love story set during the Swinging Sixties and the present day. Ultimately feel-good and full of emotion, Bonnie & Stan will make your heart sing.

When supermarket delivery driver Charlie is assigned the Hope Row street, he realises there are a lot of lonely people out there - and for some, he''s their only interaction. The supermarket boss tells Charlie he''s a driver, not a social worker - but Charlie''s tough exterior begins to soften, and he can''t help show a little kindness to the Hope Row residents, helping them find their place in the world once more. But will his helping hand make everything worse?''I adored this feel good book'' Netgalley reviewer''A book about hope, forgiveness, love and friendship that will touch your heart'' Netgalley reviewer''I couldn''t love this book anymore if I tried!'' Netgalley reviewerAn uplifting novel about community, friends and finding your way. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Veronica Henry and Beth O''Leary

Ninety-eight-year-old Ginny McAllister's last wish is for her granddaughter to complete a treasure hunt containing clues to her past. Clues that reveal her life as one of the first female pilots at Pearl Harbor, and a devastating World War Two secret.

1941, Pearl Harbor: On the morning of December 7th, Ginny is flying her little yellow plane above the sparkling seas when she spots an unknown aircraft closing in on her. She recognises the red symbol of the Japanese fighter planes almost too late. Somehow, she manages to land unscathed but the choices she is forced to make in the terrible hours that follow have tragic consequences...

2019, Pearl Harbor: Heartbroken Robyn Harris is reeling from the death of the strong, determined grandmother who raised her. Her only comfort is a letter written in Ginny's distinctive hand which details a treasure hunt, just like the ones she used to set for her as a little girl. Except this time, the clues are scattered across the beautiful island of Hawaii. Despite her grief, Robyn finds herself intrigued as she follows the trail of letters, revealing the truth about Ginny's service during the Second World War.

But Robyn's whole world is turned upside down when she's faced with a shocking secret which has the power to change the course of her own life...

Inspired by true events, this is a heartbreaking and unforgettable WW2 novel about love, loss and bravery. Perfect for fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and Kathryn Hughes.

Readers love Anna Stuart:

'I absolutely LOVE this book... it had my heart breaking and tears constantly streaming down my face!... I can't give this enough praise, I genuinely loved it so much... A beautiful love story... an emotional rollercoaster... such a tearjerker... you NEED to read this!' Curled Up With a Good Book, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Oh my heart... I love this book... a real tearjerker... so heart-warming. If you need a little warm hug of a read then this is just perfect.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Oh wow... I absolutely loved it... once I started it I didn't want to put it down. I have recommended it to all my friends.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'It broke my heart and put it back together several times... loved the book from the first page to the last.' Portobello Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I fell hook, line and sinker for this story... Heart-warming... not just a book you read, it's a book you feel every moment of and is a true treasure.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Grabs you from the first page... I didn't want to put it down. My favourite read so far this year.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I absolutely loved this book, and devoured it in one glorious afternoon... very highly recommended.' Being Anne, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Oh my! One truly stunning read I will remember for a very long time.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

1940, Bletchley Park: I stand alone outside the gates, with no idea what lies ahead. It's cold and dark. All I have are my suitcases and a handful of letters from my fiancé. Every day, the bombs have been getting closer. I'm only an ordinary civilian, but I was asked to come here in secret, and I'm determined to fight in whatever way I can for freedom and for love...

Inspired by the unforgettable true story of the women of Bletchley Park, this utterly gripping novel of secrets, love and courage shines a light on the incredible wartime work that changed the course of history.

When Stefania Carmichael steps into the mysterious world of Bletchley Park, she immediately finds herself signing the Official Secrets Act. In whispers, she is told that she's been recruited because of her talent for languages. Before the war ripped Europe apart, Steffie was living in Rome, charming everyone she met with her quick wit and sharp mind, and engaged to the man of her dreams, handsome and brave Matteo. Now everything has changed.

With secrets swirling around the building, Steffie finds it hard to know who to trust, until she forms a close bond with two other new recruits. Ailsa is a gifted radio operator and Fran a logistics genius, and the two women help Steffie navigate her new world of codebreaking. But even though Steffie's skills are crucial to the war effort, her position is put in jeopardy when Italy joins the opposite side of the battle - and her beloved fiancé becomes the enemy.

Her heart belongs to Matteo, but Steffie knows she must do whatever it takes to help England win the war. So when she is asked to go on a classified mission, she jumps at the chance. But it soon becomes clear there's a traitor in their midst, and all eyes turn to her...

With her life at stake, can she prove herself innocent and save the man she loves? Or will Steffie lose everything?

An absolutely addictive World War Two novel of friendship, betrayal and heartbreak. Perfect for fans of The Rose Code, The Alice Network and The Nightingale.

Why readers love Anna Stuart:

'A must-read, one of the books of this year for sure...such a heart-breaking story... The emotions I went through reading this book were unbelievable... I loved it.' Echoes in an Empty Room, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Auschwitz, 1943. Ana Kaminski håller den nyfödda flickan i sina armar och låter fingrarna följa de svarta siffror som är tatuerade i det lilla barnet armhåla – samma nummer som modern bär. Hon ber att dessa siffror en dag ska kunna förena en familj som slitits sönder av kriget. 

SS-vakternas skiljer brutalt mödrarna från deras nyfödda barn, men Ana upptäcker att de starkaste spädbarnen tas till tyska familjer vilket innebär en chans till överlevnad. I hemlighet börjar hon och Ester tatuera de små barnen med sina mödrars nummer, i hopp om att de en dag ska kunna hitta tillbaka till varandra. Men mitt i allt växer en farlig hemlighet fram – och en morgon ser Ana något under Esters tunna fångdräkt som kan förändra allt...

Inspirerad av den verkliga barnmorskan Stanisawa Leszczyska, som bistod vid tusentals förlossningar i Auschwitz, är detta en oförglömlig roman om mod, vänskap och kärlekens kraft när mörkret är som djupast.

ANNA STUART är en brittisk författare som främst skriver historiska romaner. Hon har studerat litteratur vid Cambridge University. Hon bor i Derbyshire med sin man och deras två barn.