The Forgotten Village

‘I would give this book ten stars if I could. I read it within two days and just could not put it down… A real page turner… Heart-wrenching and just fabulous. I can usually guess the ending of most books, but not this one’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

1943: The world is at war, and the villagers of Tyneham are being asked to make one more sacrifice: to give their homes over to the British army. But on the eve of their departure, a terrible act will cause three of them to disappear forever.

2018: Melissa had hoped a break on the coast of Dorset would rekindle her stagnant relationship, but despite the idyllic scenery, it’s pushing her and Liam to the brink. When Melissa discovers a strange photograph of a woman who once lived in the forgotten local village of Tyneham, she becomes determined to find out more about her story.

But Tyneham hides a terrible secret, and Melissa’s search for the truth will change her life in ways she never imagined possible…

An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking tale of the legacy of courage and sacrifice in wartime. Perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Dinah Jefferies and Kate Quinn.

Readers love The Forgotten Village:

‘Wow… I was gripped and sitting on the edge of my seat with every chapter, right to the very end… I literally could not turn the pages fast enough’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I ended up reading this far too late into the night… Wonderful’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Amazing novel, which I read completely in an afternoon and evening, I simply couldn't put it down… Weaves its magic over the reader from the first paragraph… Incredible’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘OMG what a wonderful, wonderful book… Brilliant’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘FANTASTIC… Has you sitting on the edge till the last page… Deserves more stars than I can give’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Absolutely brilliant!… Captivating… A real page turner’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!… Fabulous’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gripping… I couldn’t put it down… A great story, kept me going page after page’ Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About the author

LORNA COOK lives in coastal South East England with her husband, daughters and a Staffy named Socks. A former journalist and publicist, she owns more cookery books than one woman should, but barely gets time to cook. The Forgotten Village is her first novel.