Letters From Elena by Anne Hamilton

April Zarney was ten when her best friend, Elena, disappeared. It was July 1974 and rumour was that Elena’s family had headed back home to war-torn Cyprus.

Thirty years later, with two failed marriages behind her and her career as concert pianist in jeopardy, April decides to run away to Cyprus to find out what really happened to her friend.
Letters from Elena is a love story exploring family identity and displacement through the faulty memories of three generations of women, each on a journey to make sense of their lives and the world around them.

'A captivating and gorgeously written tale of nostalgia and renewal.' Sophie Hannah

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'Beautifully transports the reader to the stunning island of Cyprus, where the writer’s vivid descriptions bring its landscapes, culture, and difficult history to life. A truly immersive read!' 
Ruth O'Leary, bestselling author of The Weekend Break

'A poignant story of friendships past and present - from childhood best friends to adult soulmates. Letters to Elena is a warm and heartfelt examination of what attracts us to others and what keeps us connected over the years.' Catherine Simpson

'Anne has a brilliant ability to conjure up people and places.' Dinah Weiner

'A perfectly woven story of past and present friendships.' Valerie Griffin 

'A masterful, melodic symphony of words that will enthrall readers from start to finish. This one is a keep-forever novel.' Clo Carey