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 VILLAGE:

"Compelling, rich in detail and vividly told, The Forgotten Village 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