The Song of Hartgrove Hall: A Novel

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The House at Tyneford comesa captivating 1940s English country novel of a love triangle, family obligations, and rediscovering joy in the face of griefperfect for fans ofKate Morton and Downton Abbey.

New Years Eve, Dorset, England, 1946. Candles flicker, a gramophone scratches out a tune as guests dance and sip champagnefor one night Hartgrove Hall relives better days. Harry Fox-Talbot and his brothers have returned from World War II determined to save their once grand home from ruin. But the arrival of beautiful Jewish wartime singer Edie Rose tangles the threads of love and duty, and leads to a devastating betrayal.

Fifty years later, now a celebrated composer, Fox reels from the death of his adored wife, Edie. Until his connection with his four-year old grandsona music prodigypropels him back into life, and ultimately to confront his past. An enthralling novel about love and treachery, joy after grief, and a man forced to ask: is it ever too late to seek forgiveness?