Mothers and Daughters

Erica James is the author of twenty-three internationally bestselling novels, with recent Sunday Times Top Ten bestsellers including Swallowtail Summer, Coming Home to Island House and, most recently the hardback bestseller, Letters from the Past. Her books are loved by readers looking for beautifully drawn relationships, emotionally powerful storylines and evocative settings.

In 2020, Erica received the Nielsen Silver Award for sales of over a quarter of a million copies for both Love and Devotion and Tell It to the Skies; she has previously won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award for Gardens of Delight and is a Number One bestseller in Norway.

A keen gardener herself, Erica lives in Suffolk and has a fondness for Lake Como, Formula One motor racing and travel.

Praise for Mothers and Daughters:

'A beautifully written story that examines the wonderful intimacy between mothers and daughters ... a satisfying treat of a novel' Adele Parks, bestselling author in Platinum

'A brilliant read. A compelling family drama, full of twists and turns. Completely absorbing' Sarah Morgan, bestselling author of The Christmas Escape

'Wise and warm with plenty of twists and turns, you'll love this engrossing family story' Rachel Hore, bestselling author of A Beautiful Spy

'You'll be swept away then brought gently back to harbour in this beautiful portrait of a family and its multigenerational secrets. Emotional and uplifting, it unfolds in the most glorious coastal setting - delightful!' Veronica Henry, bestselling author of The Impulse Purchase

'A wonderfully compelling family drama that deftly touches upon some serious issues. Her characterisation is excellent, the setting beautiful and the slow reveals are delicately and sensitively handled. In this warm, escapist and utterly uplifting read, she's on top form' Sunday Express

'Surprising and reassuringly wise, captivating and vivid, beautiful and authentic ... Achingly wonderful, peerless storytelling with heart, soul and gentle wisdom - I adored this book' Miranda Dickinson, bestselling author of Our Story

'A brilliant and gripping family drama ... full of heart - and plenty of drama - this is a brilliantly observational look at the complexities of family life' My Weekly

'Deliciously immersive ... tracing the complex emotions and dangerous undercurrents that lie beneath the deceptively smooth surface of family life' Iona Grey, author of The Glittering Hour

'Glorious ... a real treat' Sunday Post

'With Mother's Day just around the corner, we can't think of a better book to get stuck into ... a captivating read' OK!