The Forgotten Village by Lorna Cook

The Forgotten Village

Lorna Cook

400 pages first pub 2019 (view editions)

fiction historical mystery romance mysterious medium-paced
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The Forgotten Village is for readers who relish dual-timeline stories that weave wartime sacrifice with present-day discovery and who enjoy the feeling of slowly unearthing long-buried secrets while being swept along by quiet but persistent romantic tension. If you’re drawn to atmospheric settings, gentle suspense, and the ache of love tested by history’s shadows, this book will settle into your thoughts like an old photograph you can’t stop studying.

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A timeless story of love and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Rachel Hore, Tracy Rees and Kate Morton.1943: The world is at war, and the villagers of Tyneham are being asked to make one more sacrifice: to give their homes over to the British army. B...

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Community Reviews

4.0
based on 133 reviews

Moods

emotional: 75%

mysterious: 75%

adventurous: 50%

hopeful: 37%

reflective: 37%

sad: 37%

challenging: 25%

funny: 25%

lighthearted: 25%

informative: 12%

inspiring: 12%

relaxing: 12%

tense: 12%


Pace

42% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

42% of readers chose Plot
57% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
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Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
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Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
85% of readers chose No
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No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

14% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
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Complicated
No

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