River of Stars
Format:Hardback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:3rd Jul '25
Should be back in stock very soon
A brand-new, sweeping novel of romance and family secrets from the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE GARNETT GIRLS – perfect for 2025!
‘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
*****
Jo hasn’t seen Oliver since that magical, life-changing summer when their idyllic island paradise was shattered. Growing up on Walnut Tree Island, they were everything to each other, defying a feud that fractured their families decades before. If first love runs deep, Jo and Oliver’s ran like the river itself, fast and true.
On Walnut Tree Island, love affairs and secrets come and go like the tides. Once the pulse of a flourishing 1960s music scene, it’s where Mary Star fell in love with a young musician about to hit the big time, only to be left with a baby and a broken heart. Mary has made the island a haven for two generations of Star women, raising her daughter and her granddaughter, surrounded by the river, supported by a bohemian, artistic community.
But Oliver’s return to the island after years away throws everyone into a frenzy. The threat of change is coming to paradise. And for Jo, Oliver’s return opens the wounds of a love she thought she had lost for ever…
Beautifully written, featuring a cast of magnetic characters, River of Stars is the captivating new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Georgina Moore.
*****
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...
Readers are swept away by River of Stars!
Five star reviews:
'A gorgeous, character-driven book filled with secrets, second chances and emotional honesty'
'What a brilliant book, I absolutely loved it! Very VERY highly recommended'
'A captivating and immersive read, which draws you in and keeps you hooked until the very end'
'A deeply emotional, moving, romantic and hopeful read'
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
ISBN: 9780008506384
Dimensions: 240mm x 159mm x 25mm
Weight: 540g
352 pages