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The Last Song of Winter

The enchanting historical romance from the Sunday Times bestseller

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The Last Song of Winter

By: Lulu Taylor
Narrated by: Ceri Gifford, Lulu Taylor
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Set off the coast of Wales between the 1940s and present day, The Last Song of Winter is a beautiful, romantic story from the author of The Winter Children.

'Completely unputdownable, every Lulu Taylor novel grips you to the very end' – Lisa Jewell, author of None of This is True

'A book to lose yourself in as nights draw in' – Gill Paul, author of Scandalous Women

'Lulu Taylor is the Queen of winter fiction' – Veronica Henry, author of How to Find Love in a Book Shop

An island full of secrets. A truth that could change everything . . .

1940s: Young and romantic, Veronica cannot help falling in love, even with unattainable men like handsome film star Jack Bannock. Her other passion is St Elfwy, the windswept jewel of an island off the coast of Pembrokeshire. It becomes her retreat, a refuge from war and a place to recover from lost love. But even peaceful St Elfwy cannot prevent tragedy and heartbreak. . .

Present Day: When Romy arrives on St Elfwy, now a bird sanctuary and retreat, she only has the enigmatic warden for company. As she devotes herself to understanding the lure of this beautiful, haunting place, she is drawn into the past and the tale of Veronica Mindenhall. The island hides stories of betrayal and loss, as well as redemption - but it is a perilous path to discover its secrets . . .

Winner of the RNA's Historical Romantic Novel Award

Praise for Lulu Taylor

‘A beautifully written, emotionally compelling story’ – Daily Mail

‘Utterly compelling. A really excellent winter’s story’ – Lucy Diamond, author of Anything Could Happen

‘A hugely enjoyable, escapist treat’ – Daily Mirror

20th Century Clean & Wholesome Genre Fiction Gothic Historical Historical Fiction Horror Small Town & Rural Heartfelt Winter War

Critic reviews

I love Lulu Taylor’s enchanting novels - captivating stories that keep me hooked until the final page! (Veronica Henry, author of How to Find Love in a Book Shop and Christmas at the Beach Hut)
The Last Song of Winter is a vivid, haunting story of theatrical glamour and forbidden love, wartime tragedy and a remote island with a dark history. Lulu Taylor is a consummate storyteller who weaves fascinating characters and stunning locations into unforgettable novels. This is her best yet – a book to lose yourself in as nights draw in (Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife)
Absorbing, compelling and completely unputdownable, every Lulu Taylor novel grips you to the very end (Lisa Jewell, author of None of This is True)
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I loved listening to this book, an interesting story. Narrative very good too. First Lulu Taylor I have listened to but not the last I think!

I was carried along throughout The Last Song of Winter

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I enjoyed this book. As I'm from West Wales, it was lovely to hear something close to home. The story was easy to listen to and very enjoyable.

Enjoyo

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Lovely story line, well narrated, really enjoyable read. I don’t normally read this genre but I’m really glad I did as it was a fabulous book

Loved it!

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Spanning half a century and stepping in and out of past and present, this story written with Lulu Taylor's typical warmth and empathy for her characters, fairly galloped along. From war torn Paris to windswept Wales she had me hooked from page one. Highly recommend. Bring a tissue.

Engaging and pacy

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Well Lulu Taylor has done it again a great story that weaves between the present and the past, credible characters and beautiful descriptions of the island I was very sorry when it ended as I became completely immersed in the story and with the characters would thoroughly recommend.

What a story!

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