ISBN 9780785236184
Rs. 2,495
Thomas Nelson
Dearest Josephine
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy dual-timeline romances and literary mysteries
In 2020, Josie De Clare, grappling with personal loss and delayed university plans, retreats to a secluded manor in Northern England. There, she uncovers two-hundred-year-old love letters addressed to a 'Josephine' by a mysterious novelist, Elias Roch. Simultaneously, in 1820, Elias, an outcast novelist, pens heartfelt letters to his imagined soulmate, Josephine, navigating his own trials. As the lines between fiction and reality blur, Josie discovers a novel in which she seems to be the heroine, sparking a quest to understand a love that transcends two centuries.Why You Should Read? Explore a captivating dual-timeline narrative intertwining contemporary discovery with 19th-century romance. Unravel a literary mystery as a modern woman finds herself written into a historical novel. Delve into themes of fate, destiny, and the enduring power of love across time. Experience a rich setting with the atmospheric backdrop of a Northern England manor house.
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- Dual-timeline narrative set in 2020 and 1820
- Centers on a mystery of love letters and a novel
- Atmospheric setting in a Northern England manor
- Explores themes of fate, destiny, and love across time
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What is the book about?
It follows Josie in 2020 who finds love letters from 1820, and Elias in 1820 writing to his imagined soulmate. Their stories intertwine as Josie discovers she may be the heroine of a novel.
Is it a romance or a mystery?
It combines both: a romance spanning centuries and a literary mystery as Josie unravels the connection between the letters and a novel.
What is the setting?
The story is set in a secluded manor in Northern England, with scenes in both the present day and the 19th century.
Who would enjoy this book?
Fans of dual-timeline stories, historical romance, and mysteries involving old letters or manuscripts.