The Lost Letters of William Woolf

The most uplifting and charming debut of the year

Helen Cullen author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:2nd May '19

Should be back in stock very soon

The Lost Letters of William Woolf cover

This enchanting debut novel, The Lost Letters of William Woolf, follows a letter detective as he uncovers heartfelt messages that lead him to explore his own heart.

In The Lost Letters of William Woolf, readers are introduced to William Woolf, a dedicated letter detective working at the Dead Letters Depot in East London. His job involves reuniting lost mail with its rightful owners, a task that brings him a unique sense of purpose. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon a series of poignant letters addressed to 'My Great Love.' These letters, written by an unnamed woman to a soulmate she has yet to meet, evoke emotions in William that he thought were long buried beneath the weight of his own troubled marriage.

As William delves deeper into the mystery of the letters, he finds himself captivated by the heartfelt words and the possibility of a connection that transcends his current reality. The letters challenge him to confront his own feelings and the choices he has made in life. This journey of self-discovery leads him to question the nature of love, longing, and whether he can find happiness in the midst of lost opportunities.

The Lost Letters of William Woolf is a beautifully crafted tale that explores themes of love and redemption. It invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the paths they choose. With its enchanting narrative and relatable characters, this debut novel promises to resonate with anyone who has ever wondered about the possibilities of love and the choices that shape our destinies.

If you liked Harold Fry and Me Before You, you will love Helen Cullen's nostalgic debut. With its themes of love, romance and frustrated hopes, this life-affirming book will draw you in and keep you there * Independent *
Enchanting, intriguing, deeply moving. The Lost Letters of William Woolf concerns itself as much with lost love as it does with lost letters * Irish Times *
Helen Cullen's The Lost Letters of William Woolf is a lovely novel. I found myself totally transported into William's poignant and beguiling world of lost opportunities and love * A. J. Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird *
A beautifully written story * Prima *
Soul-searching . . . a must-read * Stylist *
A charmingromantic caper. William Woolf, a thirty-something Englishman working in the dead letters depot of London, is the latest in a tribe of unlikely heroes. Delightful * Sunday Times *
The Must-Read * Irish Tatler *
A fantastic debut about the vital importance of the written word. Watch The Lost Letters of William Woolf become a big hit * Hot Press Magazine *
Cullen presents readers with the mundane reality of "happily ever" after and how real life can undermine the greatest of romances. The novel is realistic without being grim and offers hope for change and transformation * Sunday Independent *
Is it love or fantasy which is tormenting him? An original, refreshing novel about lost love and whether the grass is greener on the other side * Daily Mail *

ISBN: 9781405934954

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 25mm

Weight: 287g

416 pages