The Secrets of Trelenna House Series by Lorna Cook

‘Transporting and profoundly moving…this is a gripping, sweeping romance to break your heart. ’ ―Amanda Geard, author of The Midnight House. ‘A total treat…I was transported by this beautiful tale of sisterhood, family drama, war, and love. The Distant Daughter is an unforgettable read. ” ―Jenny Ashcroft, author of Beneath a Burning Sky. Singapore, 1941: Singapore City lights up with explosions as the first Japanese bombs rain down... more‘Transporting and profoundly moving…this is a gripping, sweeping romance to break your heart. ’ ―Amanda Geard, author of The Midnight House. ‘A total treat…I was transported by this beautiful tale of sisterhood, family drama, war, and love. The Distant Daughter is an unforgettable read. ” ―Jenny Ashcroft, author of Beneath a Burning Sky. Singapore, 1941: Singapore City lights up with explosions as the first Japanese bombs rain down. Until now, the war has seemed a distant threat for Issey and her friends, drinking and dancing at Raffles. But with the Japanese invasion looming, Issey knows she must leave. Mysterious, handsome Alex Cartwright has sworn he will see her to safety. Cornwall, 2025: Nursing a broken heart, Lamorna flees her life in Singapore, returning to Trelenna, her Cornish family home. With ambitious plans to save and finance the crumbling house, her sister Zennor needs Lamorna’s help. When Zach, a local archivist, suggests telling the house’s story through the family archives, Lamorna discovers a battered leather diary written by Issey, a young woman living a glamorous life in 1940s Singapore. Within its pages, she finds the gripping story of Issey’s desperate escape. Fascinated by the links with her own life, Lamorna longs to know: did Issey and Alex survive the horrors of the Japanese attack on Singapore? And can their story of enduring love, strength and sacrifice inspire Lamorna to embrace a new life—and new love—at Trelenna? The Distant Daughter is an epic, heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling family story, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Karen Swan and Kate Morton. less

Between the past, the present and the future lie a forbidden romance, a forgotten fortune and a family secret in a story of betrayal, resilience and hope from bestselling author Lorna Cook. In the heart of Cornwall, Zennor Trelenna has finally restored her family’s crumbling ancestral home and united some of her scattered family members. But Trelenna House still has mysteries to reveal... moreBetween the past, the present and the future lie a forbidden romance, a forgotten fortune and a family secret in a story of betrayal, resilience and hope from bestselling author Lorna Cook. In the heart of Cornwall, Zennor Trelenna has finally restored her family’s crumbling ancestral home and united some of her scattered family members. But Trelenna House still has mysteries to reveal. When Zennor discovers an archived letter, she uncovers an intriguing story of forbidden love that once unfolded within these very walls. Over a century earlier in New York’s Gilded Age, Trelenna maid Grace Pascoe arrives heartbroken and bruised—but determined to build a new life. Against all odds, she rises from these humble beginnings to unimaginable heights, becoming a successful restaurant owner and wealthy socialite. She builds an incredible life for herself and her family, but there’s a secret she’s kept hidden…. As Zennor uncovers the unexpected parallels between Grace’s life and her own, she realises that they’ve both been faced with a life-changing decision. Zennor longs to know what happened to Grace and her two daughters—and what their connections to Trelenna could mean for her, a century later. less