If You Go Away

Adele Parks worked in advertising until she published her first novel in 2000; she has since published thirteen novels, all of which have been top ten bestsellers, and her work has been translated into twenty-six different languages. Adele spent her adult life in Italy, Botswana and London until 2005 when she moved to Guildford, where she now lives with her husband and son. Adele believes reading is a basic human right, so she works closely with The Reading Agency as an Ambassador of the Six Book Challenge, a programme designed to encourage adult literacy. Want to find out more about Adele? Visit her website for the latest news on her upcoming events: www.adeleparks.com, head to Facebook for exclusive extras: facebook.com/OfficialAdeleParks and chat with Adele on Twitter @adeleparks.

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The war brought them together. And will tear them apart . . .

'A real emotional treat' DAILY MAIL

'Epic, romantic, devastating' HEAT

'Beautifully and surprisingly gritty' RED

1914. Daring debutante Vivian Foster is about to complete a triumphant season in London society. Then her world crumbles, just as the country erupts into a devastating war. Everything seems bleak. Until she meets Howard.

Celebrated playwright Howard Henderson wants no part in the killing of a faceless enemy. He wishes he could convey the depth of inhumanity he has witnessed at the Front but the words won't come. Until he meets Vivian.

Now they've found each other - and something worth fighting for.

But will the war demand that sacrificing their future together is the only way to honour their love?

What readers are saying about If You Go Away:

'Quite possibly Adele's best work yet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I was moved to tears repeatedly as this novel worked its magic on me. The writing is beautiful, deceptively light in places, harrowing and tragic in others. Adele Parks is a stunning storyteller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A must read and a truly wonderful tribute to war heroes and their wives' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Adele Parks has written a beautiful and intelligent novel that is moving and shocking, taking the reader into the trenches to experience the brutal reality of war . . . a remarkable novel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Be prepared to reach for the tissues . . . moving and heartbreaking' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A slow-burn love story... that builds to a tear-jerking climax. Adele Parks' best book yet
Epic, romantic, devastating and overflowing with emotion and authenticity, this is an absolutely stunning novel that will totally sweep you up in to its world
A passionate, harrowing love story you just HAVE to read
Teems with vivid detail... this meticulously researched story will hook you right in
I adored it for the depth of research behind the historical detail, the pacey narrative with its alternating viewpoints and the wonderfully vivid and believable characterisation. Reading this is a real emotional treat
Reading this is a real emotional treat
Rich in period detail and romance, this page-turner offers escapism and intelligent historical writing in equal measure
A beautifully written story of love and heartbreak
I loved last years SPARE BRIDES and Adele's latest novel is equally as good
This meticulously researched story will hook you right in
A well-written novel about romance, class and war. One of Adele's best yet
Beautifully written