The Last Daughter: A spellbinding and gripping historical mystery to escape with in summer 2023

A secret hidden in the past. A family bound by a dark legacy… ‘What a fascinating story. I enjoyed every moment of it. Intriguing and with a lovely time-slippery twist’ Barbara Erskine, Sunday Times bestselling author Ever since her sister disappeared eleven years ago, Serena Warren has been running from a ghost, haunted by what she can’t remember about that night. When Caitlin’s body is discovered, Serena returns to her grandfather’s house, nestled beside the ruins of Minster Lovell Hall in Oxfordshire, determined to uncover the truth. But in returning to the place of her childhood summers, Serena stands poised at the brink of a startling discovery – one that will tie her family to a centuries-old secret… Taking readers from the present day to the Wars of the Roses in the 1400s, and with an enthralling mystery at its heart, The Last Daughter is a spellbinding novel about family secrets, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Victoria Hislop and Kate Morton. ____ Praise for Nicola Cornick’s captivating historical mysteries: ‘A most engaging novel, full of intrigue and atmosphere’ Anne O’Brien ‘Weaves the past and present together skilfully’ Sarah Morgan ‘A real page-turner; I couldn’t put it down’ Tracy Rees ‘Transporting and imaginative’ Woman ‘A gorgeous novel, so fresh and original. And the tension! I was on the edge of my seat’ Jenny Ashcroft The top layers of Serena's life begin to peel away, revealing a complex web of secrets dating back to the Tudor and Renaissance periods. As she navigates through her divorce, she finds herself travelling back in time, caught in a whirlwind romance with the past. For fans of Mary Balogh (Remember Me), Alexandra Walsh (The Forgotten Palace), Christina Courtenay (Legacy of the Runes), Elena Collins (The Lady of the Loch), and Irina Shapiro (The Passage).