Messy, Wonderful Us

'An impossibly seductive love story, underpinned by a heart-breaking secret' Rosie Walsh n n From Richard & Judy Book club author Catherine Isaac comes the emotional and uplifting story of love, loss, friendship and a letter that changes everything. n n In late 1983, a letter arrives from Italy, containing secrets so unthinkable that it is hidden away, apparently forever. More than three decades later, it is found . . . by the last person who was ever supposed to see it. n n When Allie opens an envelope in her grandmother's house, it changes everything she knows about her family - and herself. n n With the truth liable to hurt those she loves most, she hires a private detective to find out what happened to her late mother in the summer before Allie was born. Taking leave from her job as a research scientist, she is led to the sun-drenched shores of Lake Garda, accompanied by her best friend Ed. n n But the secrets that emerge go far beyond anything they were expecting. Now, Allie must find the courage to confront her family's tangled past and reshape her own future. n n Praise for MESSY, WONDERFUL US n n 'Uplifting, emotional and surprising... another sure-fire bestseller' Hannah Beckerman n 'I adored it... a gorgeous sunny setting, exploring love, friendship and the twistiest of family entanglements' Jill Mansell n 'Intriguing and pacy' Libby Page n 'Family secrets, hidden love and Italy - the perfect combination for a mesmerising read' Santa Montefiore n 'Intricately crafted, beautifully written, an emotional roller-coaster. It's the kind of book that you read for the first time with your heart in your mouth and for the second time with a greater sense of appreciation for the story, characters and Italian setting' Iona Grey n 'Such a good book. Tender, evocative, measured - it really is a fantastic piece of writing' Andy Jones n 'I fell head over heels in love with this book! A page-turning mystery, a wonderfully