Titles in This Set:
The Book of Lost and Found
The Invitation
Last Letter from Istanbul
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124129538
Overview:
Escape into a trio of lush, sweeping tales that fuse history, romance, and mystery. This 3-book collection gathers Lucy Foleys evocative storytelling across three distinct eras and cities, each threaded with secrets that leap across time. The Book of Lost and Found follows a modern-day woman in London who unravels a family mystery rooted in Corsica and Paris, connecting past glamour to present consequence. The Invitation whisks readers to the glamour-soaked Italian Riviera in 1951, where an English journalist and a society beauty become tangled in intrigue aboard a yacht bound for Cannes. Last Letter from Istanbul travels back to 1921, where Nur, carrying precious embroideries and a dangerous secret, navigates a city on the edge of upheaval. Together, these novels deliver atmospheric settings, twist-filled plots, and emotionally resonant character journeysperfect for fans of suspenseful, character-driven historical fiction in paperback.
What Makes This Collection Special:
This collection offers a complete, cohesive reading experience from a beloved storyteller. Each novel stands alone, yet they share a signature Foley rhythm: intimate stakes set against expansive backdrops, richly drawn characters, and moral ambiguity that keeps pages turning. Readers will enjoy the seamless blend of glamour and gritlush locales, smoky secrets, and the ache of choices made under pressure. The multi-city tapestry invites dream reading sessions, whether youre curling up with a single title or binge-reading the entire set. It also makes a thoughtful gift for fans of sophisticated crime drama, historical fiction, and travel-lit atmospheres, delivering value through three immersive journeys in one handsome edition.
Books Included in This Collection:
The Book of Lost and Found
In 1986 London, Kate Darling inherits an enigmatic portrait from her grandmother, a doorway to a family tapestry of secrets. Her quest to uncover the truth leads her from the citys contemporary edges to Corsica and Paris, tracing a glamorous past that echoes through generations. The journey unfolds across the Roaring Twenties and the shadows of later decades, weaving memory, identity, and the price of uncovering long-buried truths. This story invites readers to consider how a single artifact can unlock a lifetime of hidden histories.
The Invitation
Set in 1951 Europes post-war aftermath, the Italian Riviera becomes a glittering stage for characters seeking escape and renewal. Hal, a roguish English journalist, and Stella, a society beauty with a complicated marriage, both navigate a world of charm and danger. When Hal receives a mysterious invitation from a powerful Contessa, his voyage toward Cannes becomes a test of trust, ambition, and desire amid shifting loyalties and a chorus of witnesses who may hold the keys to dangerous secrets. This is suspense woven through sun-drenched glamour.
Last Letter from Istanbul
Istanbul, 1921, a city of saffron skies and a Bosphorus glow, stands at a crossroads between empires. Nur, who sustains herself by stitching embroideries, protects a young boy with a perilous secret while evading the wary gazes of Allied soldiers. As the occupation shadows encroach, survival becomes an art, and every letter, every memory, and every stitched motif carries weight. A haunting memory of a city in transition, this tale blends danger with humanity in a vividly rendered historical setting.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for adult readers who relish intelligent, character-driven mysteries with rich historical settings. If you love dual timelines, evocative travel, and sophisticated suspense, this collection is for you. It suits fans of compelling backstories, lush atmosphere, and psychologically layered protagonists who grapple with loyalty, love, and the costs of truth. Gift buyers seeking a complete, immersive reading experience will appreciate the scope and cohesion of three distinct, stand-alone narratives from a trusted author.
Key Benefits:
- Three complete novels in one collectible paperback collection
- Rich, immersive settings across London, Corsica, Paris, the Italian Riviera, and Istanbul
- Stand-alone stories with taut plotting and emotional depth
- Perfect for fans of historical fiction and suspenseful mysteries
- Great gift for book lovers and collectors seeking a premium, cohesive reading journey
About the Author:
Lucy Foley is a British author known for contemporary suspenseful thrillers that blend intricate plotting with sharply drawn characters. Her best-known titles include The Guest List and The Paris Apartment, acclaimed for their atmospheric tension and clever reversals. Foleys work is celebrated for weaving multiple perspectives and a strong sense of place, delivering page-turning reads that feel both modern and timeless. In these three novels, her gift for conjuring vivid settings and morally complex choices shines throughfrom glamorous corners of Europe to intimate, human-scale dilemmas. This collection showcases her talent for turning history, romance, and danger into a seamless, immersive experience.
Why Youll Love This Set:
Owning the full trio means instant access to three distinct storytelling moodsromantic intrigue, wartime secrecy, and post-war ambitioneach rendered with Foleys trademark clarity, warmth, and suspense. The paperback format ensures comfortable, marathon-reading sessions, while the cohesive authorial voice across three timeframes creates a satisfying, collectible reading arc. Whether adding to a personal library or gifting to a reader who adores intelligent historical suspense, this set delivers immersive escapism, memorable characters, and a sense of literary sophistication that elevates any bookshelf.
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