The Last Song of Winter

Set off the coast of Wales between the 1940s and present day, The Last Song of Winter is a beautiful, romantic story from the author of The Winter Children. 'Completely unputdownable, every Lulu Taylor novel grips you to the very end' – Lisa Jewell, author of None of This is True'A book to lose yourself in as nights draw in' – Gill Paul, author of Scandalous Women'Lulu Taylor is the Queen of winter fiction' – Veronica Henry, author of How to Find Love in a Book ShopAn island full of secrets. A truth that could change everything . . . 1940s: Young and romantic, Veronica cannot help falling in love, even with unattainable men like handsome film star Jack Bannock. Her other passion is St Elfwy, the windswept jewel of an island off the coast of Pembrokeshire. It becomes her retreat, a refuge from war and a place to recover from lost love. But even peaceful St Elfwy cannot prevent tragedy and heartbreak. . . Present Day: When Romy arrives on St Elfwy, now a bird sanctuary and retreat, she only has the enigmatic warden for company. As she devotes herself to understanding the lure of this beautiful, haunting place, she is drawn into the past and the tale of Veronica Mindenhall. The island hides stories of betrayal and loss, as well as redemption - but it is a perilous path to discover its secrets . . . Praise for Lulu Taylor‘A beautifully written, emotionally compelling story’ – Daily Mail‘Utterly compelling. A really excellent winter’s story’ – Lucy Diamond, author of Anything Could Happen‘A hugely enjoyable, escapist treat’ – Daily Mirror