The Promise

On an island in the English Channel, a secret is waiting to be unearthed... When Isabel arrives on the Isle of Wight to fulfil a dying woman's final wish, she's a lost soul—drifting and unsure of what comes next. But the windswept village she finds herself in holds secrets of its own. In 1944, young Constance Downer's world is torn apart when war crashes into her life. With everything she loves gone, all she has left is a leather-bound book—passed down by the last woman accused of witchcraft on the island. Through the pages of that forgotten apothecary's journal, Constance begins to rebuild her shattered life—until Isabel's arrival decades later stirs wounds that never truly healed. As past and present entwine, Isabel must confront the legacy of that promise—and discovers that some promises are powerful enough to heal the pain of a lifetime. Perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop, Evie Woods ????? "The Promise found it's way into my heart, and the haunting story of Constance and Isabel stayed with me long after I finished reading," Annie Seaton, bestselling author of Whitsunday Dawn ????? "A sweeping, breathtaking novel, The Promise is the story of how a young woman's life is changed forever when she makes a promise to honor the last wish of a dying stranger." - Writer's Digest ?????"A mesmerizing story that melds different themes into one: an adventure, a romance and a tale of closures. It's a journey of reconciliation and redemption. The Promise is engaging, delightful and hugely entertaining but what makes it stand out is the humanity infused into the characters." - Readers' Favorite ?????"A wonderfully heartwarming, touching and romantic story." - Tammy Robinson author of Differently Normal and Photos of You ?????"Reading one of Michelle's books is like visiting old friends - the conversation is easy, the laughter and tears flow in equal quantities and you never want to leave. A real treat!" - Vicki Marsdon, High Spot Literary