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‘Moore writes in lush, enveloping prose. She turns what could have been just another second-chance romance tale into something more enticing, touching on the pull of memory and the importance of what is passed on’ The Times
‘SUCH a treat! Glorious, glamorous and transporting: the British answer to Taylor Jenkins Reid’ Lucy Foley

‘Totally enchanting…romantic and aspirational. You’ll be captivated’ Adele Parks

‘River of Stars is wholly involving with a rich, emotional depth. I loved it so much. Georgina Moore is the heir to the late great Maeve Binchy’ Jennie Godfrey

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From the author of The Garnett Girls comes a captivating new family saga.

Three women with lives entwined on an island that once served as a haven for rock stars, music and romance.

Artist Jo feels life is passing her by, but when her first love unexpectedly returns to Walnut Tree Island, can she set aside her past hurts and wounded pride for a second chance at love?

Mary, Jo’s grandmother, fell hard for a rock star in a whirlwind romance in the 1960s, when she was just sixteen. Now she clings to those precious memories, and keeps a secret close, fearing she may lose them for ever.

Sophie is married to a man at the heart of island life who wants her to settle down and have his babies. So why does she still yearn for her old life, in the vibrant world of Soho, torn between love and ambition?

And into this bohemian community steps Oliver Greenwood, the new owner of the island, igniting gossip and speculation. Will he preserve the island’s rich legacy, or is he about to change paradise for ever?

*****

Praise for River of Stars

‘Utterly enchanting, and with richly drawn characters, this is the perfect summer read’ Heat

‘Full of rich characters and an enchanting setting, this is a gorgeous read’ Fabulous

‘Utterly enchanting and rich in character, River of Stars is perfect summer reading’ Bella

‘A completely transporting summer read’ Stylist

‘An epic saga full of characters that will stay with you’ The Sun

‘a beautifully written story … truly wonderful characters. With a love story at its core, it’s an absolute winner!’ Santa Montefiore

‘It’s a dream. Romantic, sexy, bittersweet’ Patrick Gale

‘River of Stars will sweep you up in a glorious tide of music and art and romance and hold you in its spell till the very last page. A gorgeously escapist treat, I loved it’ Louise Candlish

‘Gorgeous. A hugely rich and rewarding read… the perfect summer escape’ Emma Stonex

‘Like the best kind of music, powering your soul and making your heart swell. I loved everything about it – magical’ Lucy Vine

‘Each chapter is a song, and Georgina Moore’s storytelling will seduce you as surely as the night time melodies of her Walnut Tree Island’ Tiffany Murray

‘So seductive, and fiercely charming, and your brilliant sense of place – such beguiling settings’ Fran Littlewood

‘A tangle of glamourous chaos in a gorgeous setting…A wonderfully escapist emotional rollercoaster to get truly lost in’ Veronica Henry

‘Beautifully written and wonderfully escapist – you won’t want to leave this island. But the best part is the gorgeous romance at its core. Jo and Oliver have my whole heart’ Becky Hunter

Publisher Review

Praise for River of Stars: 'Totally enchanting. I was swept away by the cast of believable but quirky characters and so invested in the compelling story of the Island's faded past glory and threatened unknown future. Romantic and aspirational, you'll be captivated' Adele Parks 'A gorgeously nostalgic and expertly woven tale of family legacy and home. Georgina Moore is brilliant at weaving the heart of a place into a story and Walnut Tree Island comes to life on the page - I adored her cast of complicated but always loveable characters' Kirsty Capes 'Georgina has a joyous ability for creating who worlds you want to dive into. A novel full of messy, magnetic characters who draw you into their past lives and secrets' Eva Rice 'Georgina is such a wonderful storyteller and this book is totally immersive. It's a wonderfully woven tale of memory and how the past shapes us. Absolutely delicious' Julie Owen Moylan 'Georgina Moore's rich storytelling immerses you into the very heart of the vibrant community of Walnut Tree Island past, and present. A glorious family saga with the bonds between strong women at its heart, and a seam of romance that will keep you turning the pages late into the night' Kate Sawyer 'A gloriously evocative, romantic novel. A rich confection with strong characters who leap off the page, settings that resonate and a relentless grip' Fanny Blake Readers are swept away by River of Stars! 'A gorgeous, character-driven book filled with secrets, second chances and emotional honesty. I finished it with a deep sense of satisfaction and a yearning to drift away on a houseboat of my own' (Five stars) 'What a brilliant book, I absolutely loved it! Very VERY highly recommended' (Five stars) 'A captivating and immersive read, which draws you in and keeps you hooked until the very end' (Five stars)