The Forgotten Wife

A timeless story of love and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Martha Hall Kelly, Pam Jenoff and Gill Paul.

“An intriguing mystery that will keep you wanting to read more.’— Gill Paul, author of The Lost Daughter and The Secret Wife

1943: The world is at war, and the people of Tyneham are being asked to make one more sacrifice: to give up their homes 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 in England 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.

Don’t miss Lorna Cook’s next book, THE FORBIDDEN PROMISE, available to pre-order now…

What others are saying about THE FORGOTTEN WIFE:

“Compelling, rich in detail and vividly told, The Forgotten Wife explores love and its darker side against the backdrop of a fascinating and little known slice of WW2 history. Perfect for readers of Rachel Hore and Kate Morton.”
—NIKOLA SCOTT

”I was so absorbed that I read it in a single day.”
—KATE RIORDAN, author of The Girl in the Photograph

”A gripping tale of secrets and love… I loved it.”
—LIZ FENWICK, author of The Cornish House

“I was utterly sucked in and swept away by the story, the vivid scenery, the characters, the secrets… I can't wait to read whatever Lorna writes next!.”
—JENNY ASHCROFT, author of Island in the East

Reviews

“A coastal village abandoned in wartime, a haunting expression in an old photograph, and a charismatic TV historian: from these raw ingredients Lorna Cook creates an intriguing mystery that will keep you wanting to read more.”
—GILL PAUL

“A dual-narrative story set in a Dorset ghost village is such a tantalising premise and Lorna Cook's lovely book absolutely does it justice. I ended up so absorbed that I read it in a single day.”
—KATE RIORDAN

“Compelling, rich in detail and vividly told, The Forgotten Wife explores love and its darker side against the backdrop of a fascinating and little known slice of WW2 history. Perfect for readers of Rachel Hore and Kate Morton.”
—NIKOLA SCOTT

“A gripping tale of secrets and love… I loved it.”
—LIZ FENWICK

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 get time to cook. The Forgotten Village is her first novel.