The River Between Us

Paperback Published on: 10/06/2021
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Synopsis

A forgotten house and a secret hidden for a century…

'Wonderfully evocative’ Judy Finnigan

'An absolute delight!' Hazel Gaynor

‘Wonderful escapism’ Tracy Rees

’A lovely story' Erica James

‘Gloriously rich’ Rachel Hore

‘Sublime storytelling’ Cathy Bramley

‘Emotional’ Kate Ryder

Following the breakdown of her marriage, Theo has bought a tumbledown cottage on the banks of the river Tamar which divides Cornwall and Devon. The peace and tranquillity of Boatman’s Cottage, nestled by the water, is just what she needs to heal.

Yet soon after her arrival, Theo discovers a stash of hidden letters tied with a ribbon, untouched for more than a century. The letters – sent from the battlefields of France during WW1 – tell of a young servant from the nearby manor house, Abbotswood, and his love for a woman he was destined to lose.

As she begins to bring Boatman’s Cottage and its gardens back to life, Theo pieces together a story of star-crossed lovers played out against the river, while finding her own new path to happiness.

The River Between Us beautifully explores the mystery and secrets of a long-forgotten love affair, and will be loved by fans of Kate Morton.

Praise for The River Between Us:

'Wonderfully evocative’ Judy Finnigan

'Full of delicious atmosphere and intrigue, and with a compelling mystery flowing through its pages … an absolute delight!' Hazel Gaynor

‘Wonderful escapism … a relaxing, evocative read’ Tracy Rees

'A lovely story that blends the past and the present beautifully' Erica James

‘I enjoyed sinking into this gloriously rich novel, so laced with secrets. What a vivid cast of characters!’ Rachel Hore

‘Sublime storytelling’ Cathy Bramley

‘A compellingly atmospheric and emotional rollercoaster of a read’ Kate Ryder

‘Beautifully descriptive, unashamedly romantic and evocative’ Veronica Henry

‘A captivating and romantic Cornish story that explores the tangle of relationships connecting us through time’ Susanna Kearsley

‘Captures the magical atmosphere of Devon and Cornwall’ Rosanna Ley

‘I had THAT feeling when you've been away to a lovely place for a while and don't want to come back’ Nicola Cornick

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008290573
  • Number of pages: 512
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 34 mm
  • Weight: 360g
  • Languages: English

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The River Between Us
Storytelling at its best
A Liz Fenwick book is always guaranteed to be a wonderful escape. The River Between Us is no exception. Filled with intrigue and family secrets, it has rom... READ MORE
Louise Barber
The River Between Us
Amazing
This dual timeline book is set on the Devon/Cornwall border and spans over 100years. I love dual timeline, I feel as though I am getting two stories for th... READ MORE
Jen1010
The River Between Us
Simply beautiful!
Simply beautiful. The story, the setting, the vivid writing, Fenwick takes you right to the balmy banks of the Tamar, with an expert telling of love and lo... READ MORE
P Hughes
The River Between Us
Stunning read
I loved my virtual visit to Cornwall in this time slip novel, the first novel I’ve read by Liz Trenow. The story swaps seamlessly between 1914 and 2019, as... READ MORE
Karen  Kingston
The River Between Us
Slightly convoluted
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. I was in two minds about this book as part I thoroughly enjoyed but some I found dragged somewhat. The story span... READ MORE
Grey Lady
The River Between Us
Sweeping family story set DEVON / CORNWALL
I follow the author on Twitter and often she talks about her ‘plot walks’. It is therefore interesting to see the results of these daily meanders through h... READ MORE
TripFiction
The River Between Us
Love Across the Tamar
I love Liz Fenwick, one of my favourite authors who writes about Cornwall, and The River Between Us didn’t disappoint. We are currently looking at houses i... READ MORE
Sam's_Fireside
The River Between Us
Emotive, well written, loved it!
The first book I have read by Liz Fenwick and after my experience with this story it won’t be my last. This story tugged at my heartstrings and I felt ... READ MORE
Hazel Robertson
The River Between Us
Enjoyable read, requires you to suspend disbelief
Theo is in her mid-50s, although divorced from a highly successful man she is nevertheless fairly destitute (because she couldn't be bothered to fight for ... READ MORE
Alison Robinson
The River Between Us
Fabulous story
Recently divorced Theo has moved to a county side cottage on a riverbank that separated Devon and Cornwall. Impulsively she had purchased the property unse... READ MORE
Susan Hampson
The River Between Us
Great read!
This was a very complicated story sorting out family histories. Excellent characters throughout the decades and with Cornwall as a background you can't mis... READ MORE
Patricia Moren
The River Between Us
I loved it
The cover of this book is stunning, it made me think of the Summer when the sun is setting and the quietness of the river. Liz the author is good at descri... READ MORE
Hannah Symonds
The River Between Us
Descriptive and absorbing from start to finish.
A beautifully crafted story by Liz Fenwick entwining past and present. A broken marriage, a tumbledown cortage and an overgrown garden, Theo has relocated... READ MORE
Helen Finch
The River Between Us
A Lovely Story
The River Between Us is such an excellent and heartwarming read.The story is about Theo recently divorced who moves to the derelict Boatmans Cottage near t... READ MORE
Chrissie Mortimer
The River Between Us
At The Going Down Of The Sun And In The Morning, We Will Remember Them
The River Between Us by Liz Fenwick is a powerful dual timeline novel about life, love and loss. The love found within its pages radiates outwards to encom... READ MORE
Julia Wilson
The River Between Us
A Story of Love and Loss
3,5 rounded up to 4 Following the breakdown of her marriage, Theo has bought a tumbledown cottage on the banks of the river Tamar which divides Cornwall a... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
The River Between Us
Beautiful, special, moving. Highly recommended!!
Wow!!! What a fantastic book!! I was drawn into this story quickly, finding myself completely immersed in the relationships and the years of 1914 and 2019 ... READ MORE
Felicity
The River Between Us
A book to savour
This truly is a book to savour, It is beautifully written, with such vivid descriptions of the river and estate that it almost becomes a character in itse... READ MORE
Sara Hodge
The River Between Us
Beautifully written, emotive and thoroughly enjoyable
The first book I have read by Liz Fenwick and after my experience with this story it won’t be my last. This story tugged at my heartstrings and I felt ... READ MORE
Hazel Robertson