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'

About the Author

Adele Parks worked in advertising until she published her first novel in 2000. Since then, her many Sunday Times bestsellers have 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 for Reading Ahead, a programme designed to encourage adult literacy.

Meet 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.

Reviews
A slow-burn love story... that builds to a tear-jerking climax. Adele Parks' best book yet * Good Housekeeping *
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 * Heat *
A passionate, harrowing love story you just HAVE to read * Fabulous Magazine *
Teems with vivid detail... this meticulously researched story will hook you right in * Sunday Mirror *
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 * Daily Mail *
Reading this is a real emotional treat * Daily Mail *
Rich in period detail and romance, this page-turner offers escapism and intelligent historical writing in equal measure * Sunday Express *
A beautifully written story of love and heartbreak * Woman *
I loved last years SPARE BRIDES and Adele's latest novel is equally as good * Essentials *
This meticulously researched story will hook you right in * Sunday Mirror *
A well-written novel about romance, class and war. One of Adele's best yet * Closer *
Beautifully written * Red *


Awards
Short-listed for Romantic Novelists' Association Awards: Epic Romantic Novel 2016.



Book Information
ISBN 9781472205476
Author Adele Parks
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint Headline Review
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 344g
Dimensions(mm) 10mm * 10mm * 10mm