Catherine Law – författare

A heartbreaking WW2 historical novel, perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes

Torn apart by war. Can their love survive?

1939

American heiress Vivi Miles falls for naval officer Nathan as soon as she arrives in England. And, under the threat of war, they marry in a whirlwind before he leaves to join his ship.

When Nathan returns from Dunkirk injured, he is distant, aloof, and no longer the man Vivi fell in love with. But it’s not just because of his brutal experiences of war. Nathan has a secret and Vivi suspects it’s linked to the mysterious evacuee at the secluded house in the woods on his Kent estate.

As war continues to rage, Vivi battles her own grief and loneliness, and tries to find out the truth of the girl’s identity, uncovering a scandal from the past.

Is her love for Nathan strong enough to survive?

A tear-jerking and beautiful wartime read for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.

Praise for Catherine Law:

''I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages'' Helen Parusel

''A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it'' Siobhan Daiko

''What a stunning read...'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''You must read this book!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''A beautifully crafted story'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''beautifully written ... a perfect book'' Rachel Sweasey

One night, everything changed…

Air raid sirens wail across London and nineteen-year-old Clare takes her chances in the streets rather than heading to the office basement – and risk being in the same vicinity as him, the man who hurt her in the worst way possible…

… and makes a decision that will haunt her for the rest of her life.

Over a year later, and Clare is heartbroken to be saying goodbye to her newborn daughter Mirren. Leaving her in the care of her sister, in a remote – and therefore safe – house in The Highlands, she heads back south to become a map maker for Bomber Command.

The work is tough, and Clare struggles with having a direct hand in killing ordinary people. Combined with the guilt for leaving her baby behind, her dark thoughts could destroy her… or make her stronger than ever.

A heart-breaking tale of love, loss, and redemption, this is a moving and poignant story of motherhood and the complexities of healing in the aftermath of war.

''From the first line, dripping with poignancy, The Map Maker''s Promise had me hooked. Catherine Law''s beautifully written tale of one woman''s life, intense pain, and deep regret will stay with me for as long as the mist hovers over the Scottish Highlands. A perfect book.'' Rachel Sweasey

''I was completely enthralled. I could not put this beautifully written book down and read it in one glorious sitting. Such wonderful writing. Such a compelling and haunting story. And the descriptions! The settings come alive and I absolutely lived every scene.'' Renita D''Silva

''Beautifully written and intensely emotional, The Map Maker''s Promise transports you to wartime London and the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. I now really want to live in the last house on the Lochan.'' Victoria Scott

''an engrossing – often heartbreaking but entirely compelling – story that I thoroughly enjoyed, and one I’d very much recommend to others'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''A beautifully written story which tugged at the heart strings.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''the ending is a masterclass in great storytelling'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''The Map Maker’s Promise initially exhibits a lot of sadness and pain but it also evolves into a landscape of healing and hope. Highly recommend. 5 Stars'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

Praise for Catherine Law:

''A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it.'' Siobhan Daiko

''‘I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages.’ Helen Parusel

An emotional, heartfelt historical novel from Catherine Law

A truth buried for over forty years. A love that lasted a lifetime.

Rose Pepper has kept her wartime past a secret for decades. Forty years ago, she fled communist Prague and left behind the love of her life.

Now in her sixties and with two daughters, Rose discovers a bundle of unopened letters sent to her by her lost love. Confronted with the possibility of facing up to her past, she decides it’s finally time to go back to where her story began and uncover the truth that has been buried for so long…

From the bombed-out rubble of Plymouth, to the windswept cliffs of Cornwall and then the dangers of post-war Prague, a heartbreaking story of love and hope, secrets and lies. Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.

Praise for Catherine Law:

''A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it'' Siobhan Daiko

''I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages'' Helen Parusel

''It was so well written, so poignant, I could barely it down. The crushing tragedy of WWII is portrayed so realistically, I cried often throughout the book.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''a beautiful, intricate story of love, loss, confusion, pain and longing'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''A wonderfully moving story that will say with you alongside some skilfully drawn characters.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''What an incredibly emotive journey this book has taken me on. It is a beautifully poignant tale of love and loss that has left an imprint on me; truly unforgettable.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''definitely a book I couldn''t put down!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

''A beautiful moving story and I was gripped. I loved it.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

Previously published as The Secret Letters

A gripping historical novel from Catherine Law, set against the beautiful backdrop of Venice

To find what she has lost, she must go back to the beginning…

1924

The First World War is over and eleven-year-old Alexa is growing up on the idyllic Cornish coast with her best friend Harvey. But she soon discovers there are secrets at the heart of her family that have been hidden for years.

And when her mother dies suddenly, she finds her whole life thrown into turmoil.

1931

Still reeling from the secrets she uncovered, Alexa flees to the intoxicating city of Venice. But her new glamorous life is not what she hoped for and, with dark shadows closing in, she will question everything she thought she wanted…

Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.

Praise for Catherine Law:

''A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it'' Siobhan Daiko

''I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages'' Helen Parusel

''A haunting story of love and war'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''You must read this book!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''I loved everything about this beautiful book. Simply wonderful'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Previously published as The First Dance