This dual timeline story shares the story of Kitty and Charlie in 1944 and that of Kitty's granddaughter, Amy in 2011. Both time frames sit comfortably together and as the stories start to weave together and overlap so a beautiful love story starts to emerge.

Long buried secrets which Kitty has kept hidden gives the book its heart and soul and as her story evolves so we get to know more about the quiet Suffolk village where her father owns the local pub and the effect of having a US air force base so close to the village has on the villagers. Time and place come alive and I was equally at home in 1944 sharing the excitement as the American bombers fly backwards and forwards on their missions into Europe, as I was with Amy's life in 2011 running her tea-shop and catering for local events.

This emotional story really tugs away at the heart strings but it is so beautifully described that I couldn't help but be invested in all of the characters, especially Kitty and Charlie in 1944 whose fated love story reiterated just how much couples suffered during the war time years. The uncertainty of life was never taken for granted, and young lovers living for the moment is given wings to fly in this lovely story of lost love, and forever love.

Beautifully written, and imaginatively described, as all this talented author's historical novels are, I have no hesitation of making The Lost Memories my Featured Book of the Month for May.

This is the latest book by Lorna, another 'Then & Now' set in Norfolk during WWII about the USA airman based there and frequented the local village pub. The now set in the same village as they prepare for a Heritage weekend and the unveiling of a plaque in memory of the airman who were stationed there.

The then story is about Kitty during the war and a pilot who came into the pub. The Now Kitty is living in the farm house near the pub and her granddaughter who owns the tea room in the village.

I enjoyed this book and can recommend

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this book prior to its publication.

I was hooked from the very beginning with Amy's description of her small medieval town in Suffolk, England. Add to that the WWII significance and romance and it came up a winner.

It's the story of Amy's budding romance with an American who came to this small town for a WWII Remembrance Day. It's also the story of her beloved gran who worked in her father's pub and served as a Lands Girl during the war. Somehow these dual timelines come together for a beautiful and very fulfilling ending.

The Lost Memories is told in two timelines ,1944 and 2011,a story of young love and big secrets .Set in a beautiful village in Suffolk with some lovely characters and touching story .Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC

Books are meant to drag you into the story and keep hold of you, making you read that 'one extra page/chapter' and before you know it, you have read the whole book, you sigh and wish the story could continue. That is how I felt with this book. I enjoy a dual time line story, and it was easy to keep up with both Kitty and her grand daughters stories, you kept wondering when the stories would merge, and the author was able to keep us guessing.
It was a wonderful story about never giving up, things happen in unexpected places.

This was close to one of the best books I have ever read.
It starts kind of slowly, which is true of a lot of books, but as it starts unfolding, the stories start to form a beautiful web and you find yourself trying to figure out what happened.
Two beautiful love stories in one. Absolutely beautifully written historical fiction. Several sections where I actually cried.

Stories that are connected with WWII are one of my favorites for reading. That is why I enjoyed reading this story that has dual timelines entwined. Something is captivating in them. I like the writing style of the author, and the characters are well-built, so pretty believable and close to us. I look forward to reading authors' future books too.

The Lost Memories is a duel timeline romantic historical novel set in Suffolk in 1944 & 2011.
In 1944, American pilot Charlie is close to finishing his second tour flying bombing missions in Europe when he meets a local girl Kitty. Love blossoms between the two; will fate lead them down the path they foresee for themselves.
In 2011, Amy, Kitty's granddaughter, who runs a tea room dreams of expanding her business. She is catering a local Heritage Day when she meets an American photographer. As the pair hit it off, past secrets begin to unfurl.
This is a charming and emotive read. A lot of research has gone into the book. If historical romance is up your street, then I highly recommend it.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! The Lost Memories by Lorna Cook is a feel good romantic historical fiction novel. When Charlie, an American pilot, met Kitty, a teenage girl working in her father’s bar, one evening after a devastating flight he could never imagine where that would lead. The two fell head over heels in love but fate would intervene in their best laid plans. Several years later, Amy, running her own tea house and catering company with her sister, runs into a young man, Jack, visiting for Iowa. In England for a commemorative ceremony with is grandfather, Jack, discovers things about the quaint English town that he finds fascinating and the photos he’s able to capture help him create his own portfolio. A story about love, forgiveness and coming full circle full of charm though somewhat predictable. I loved it and would definitely recommend it to others who are looking for a lighthearted read which takes place during the Second World War.

Suffolk 1944: American pilot Charlie is just about finished his second tour, flying bombing missions in Europe. Life for a pilot is tentative but when he meets Kitty, his life and dreams change forever.
Suffolk 2011: Kitty's granddaughter Amy is a tearoom owner and has big ambitions for her business. With the help of her sister and occasional help of her mother, Amy's dream is to expand from tearoom and wedding cake making to a full catering business. When she meets American photographer Jack, she agrees to show him around her charming village in exchange for showing his photographic talents in her shop to their mutual benefit. A bond forms between them and when long held secrets emerge, both of their lives are impacted.

This is the sixth book I have read by Lorna Cook and it is a heartwarming, multi-generational love story and a delightful addition to her much loved books.

I love this story and thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read it prior to publication.

The Lost Memories is a riveting, emotional historical fiction book primarily set in England in 1944. This is a dual timeline novel and tells the story of young love, heartache, and resilience during wartime. The characters in both timelines swept me into their stories. This book made me a bit nostalgic, since my husband was in the USAF and we lived in that same area for a while, giving this book a personal touch for me. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.

Historical fiction always gets me right in the feels because its not fiction, is it? These things actually happened to people and it seems crazy to imagine that now. From plot twist, to heartache, to more plot twists; Lorna Cook had me HOOKED. I've gone and bought more of her novels because I'm so awed and moved by her work. Book me a trip to Suffolk, I need to see the location that inspired this amazing book.

The Lost Memories is a sweet romance with two entangled stories, one set during WWII and the other set in the present day. This is a quick read and mostly light and fun, and will appeal to anyone looking for historical fiction and a happily-ever-after ending. All of the characters could use more depth, and even the supporting characters could have had more interesting and developed roles. An early red flag about one character's alcohol use/dependency gets left behind without follow-up or resolution, as do several other threads. Finally, the title refers to a major thing in the story, but it's glossed over pretty quickly, even though it sets up a significant twist. It felt neglected and too easy--a deus ex machina that doesn't fully work.

This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Love a dual timeline story and this was a perfect weekend read.
Set in Suffolk England during 1944 we learn of Kitty’s life and in 2011 we are introduced to Kitty’s granddaughter Amy.
Amy owns a lovely little tearoom in a picturesque English Suffolk village. It is the weekend of the Second World War Heritage day and there is an influx of American veterans to the area. Amy strikes up a friendship with an American photographer Jack whose grandfather was stationed in the area.
Amy’s grandmother Kitty has lived her life in the village. Her father owned the pub so she fondly remembers the War and the Americans that came to the area.
I loved reading about Kitty’s life during the war and her love affair with an American airman.
There is romance, heartache and family secrets that all unfold into a lovely story.

Dual timelines 1944 & 2011. Kitty and Charlie. Christopher and Kitty. Jack and Amy. Charlie and Kitty. Amy and Jack. First love, second chances. I can't tell you how much this book made me smile. Yes, there are sad parts, tender parts, emotional and difficult parts, but in the end, this book just makes my heart smile. Lorna Cook is becoming a master of historical fiction and a wonderful storyteller.

Set in Suffolk in 1944 and 2011. A romance about grief, war, secrets and families. I loved the twists and turns as Amy discovers the secret her grandmother Kitty has kept hidden in the attic.

In 1940’s Kitty worked for her father in the local pub and longed to join the land army. She meets Charlie, a pilot based nearby and falls in love.

In 2011 Kitty’s granddaughter Amy has a tearoom and loves baking cakes and dreams of expanding her business into catering.

I loved the way Kitty’s story was revealed and how a chance meeting with a photographer helped Amy discover some of her grandmother’s secret.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Publishers for a chance to read and review this E-Book.

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With every new book my love for this author grows; this was another sweeping tale with a seamless duel timeline that just captured my heart.

The characters were timeless, their stories interesting and their love lasting. Absolutely loved it!

With thanks to author #LornaCook #AvonBooksUK and @netgalley for allowing us to read this one early!

🎉 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY! 🎉

-EMILY

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Just loved this book and the history of it. The story is so well written the life and love of Kitty and her daughter and grandaughters. Living their lives in their village where all have grown up in, the sadness for Kitty and the life she leads until it all changes.
My thanks as always to NetGalley and to publisher Avon for the early read.

I loved this dual timeline story set in 1944 and present day England. Romantic, emotional and well researched, the story captured my heart. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc.