The Forgotten Village

By: Lorna Cook

Narrated by: Beth Eyre

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 had 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.

©2019 Lorna Cook (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"A gripping tale of secrets and love...I loved it." (Liz Fenwick, author of The Cornish House)

"I was so absorbed that I read it in a single day." (Kate Riordan, author of The Girl in the Photograph)

Love the historical twists

Enjoyed taking the trip back in time to unravel the mystery and then enjoying the developing relationship in modern times

Loved It!

Kept me involved from the beginning. Engaging characters. Liked the history. Excellent twists at the end.

Nice but

too romantic and predictable. Writing could be better. Intersting story but characters are so black and white and that's borring.

A gripping story

A few twists but a very engaging story. I couldn’t put it down!! A quick read.

A bit dark, but well written

Could be triggering for victims of domestic violence. It's an interesting plot, none the less.