The Stargazers - by Harriet Evans (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

'Immersive, engrossing and ultimately beautiful' Marian Keyes

The heart-stopping and magical story of a childhood, a house, and the deepest of loves...

'A beautifully written family saga which already feels like a classic' Red magazine

Then: Fane Hall
Sarah has spent a lifetime trying to bury memories of her childhood: the constant fear, the horror of her school days, and Fane, the vast, crumbling house that was the sole obsession of her mother, Iris, a woman as beautiful as she was cruel.

1969: Hampstead
Rescuing herself from the shadow of Fane, talented Sarah forges a career as a cellist and marries the love of her life, Daniel. But when they move into a near-derelict house in Hampstead and try to get on with becoming a family, Sarah finds the past will not let her go. Can she break free of the hold of Fane and her mother, and keep the promise she made as a child one magical starry night: ?

'My book of the year' Dinah Jeffries

'Only Harriet Evans writes books like this' Jane Casey

' A gorgeously sweeping novel, so beautifully written, with characters - and an old stately home - that linger long after you turn the last page. I loved it ' Eve Chase

'An intricate, darkly romantic novel' Mail on Sunday

Readers love The Stargazers:

'Wow, what a breathtaking book.This one will stay with me' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'The Stargazers might just be her best yet . . . a beautifully written, atmospheric page-turner full of unforgettable characters, a book that will stay with you. ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Harriet Evans is the queen of books about hold house and family secrets, with a dash of coming-of-age.The Stargazers might be her best yet' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'I absolutely loved this book . . . it was both beautiful and melancholy. Harriet never disappoints' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'This is a beautiful and absorbing tale - one that I couldn't put down until the last page' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'A stunningly good read from an author who never disappoints . . . A riveting story from beginning to end, thoroughly entertaining and compelling' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'It captivated me right from the start . . . an emotional read with some great twists' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'A perfect, magical and immersive read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'A stunningly good read. At its heart, there is redemption and love - with some unexpected twists' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Loved the story and chemistry it had between characters. Loved learning about the stars. Plenty of twists on this and turns as well. Plenty of hidden truths' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'One of my favourite books of the year' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

From the Back Cover

'A gorgeously sweeping novel, so beautifully written, with characters - and an old stately home - that linger long after you turn the last page. I loved it' Eve Chase

'My favourite book of the year so far' @beckys_book_blog

'Move over Elizabeth Jane Howard' @fictionfabulous

'An immersive, beautifully written family saga which already feels like a classic' Red magazine

Then: Fane Hall

Sarah has spent a lifetime trying to bury memories of her childhood: the constant fear, the horror of her school days, and Fane, the vast, crumbling house that was the sole obsession of her mother, Iris, a woman as beautiful as she was cruel.

1969: Hampstead

Rescuing herself from the shadow of Fane and her mother, talented Sarah forges a career as a cellist and marries the love of her life, Daniel. But when they move into a rambling, near-derelict house in Hampstead and try to get on with the business of becoming a family, Sarah finds the past will not let her go. What is the hold Fane Hall has over her, and her mother? Can she break free of it and keep the promise she made as a child one magical starry night: to look up at the stars, and not down into the darkness . . .

'My book of the year' Dinah Jeffries

'A captivating saga' Sunday Express

'A gripping tale of family and property . . . A boldly sombre atmosphere haunts the latest novel from Harriet Evans, the doyenne of the form' Observer

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Review Quotes

Totally engaging, undeniably beautiful and unputdownable. With characters that will weave their way into your soul with a setting that captures the imagination, this is a story that is both heartbreaking and life-affirming in the best possible way--Becky Hunter

The Stargazers is a gorgeously sweeping novel, so beautifully written, with characters - and an old stately home - that linger long after you turn the last page. I loved it--Eve Chase

A gripping, atmospheric, multi-layered epic to get lost in --Good Housekeeping

A boldly sombre atmosphere haunts the latest novel by Harriet Evans, the doyenne of [commercial fiction]--Observer

A book to get truly lost in. A book that will capture your heart. Magical and transporting - I didn't want it to end--Veronica Henry

A crumbling stately home named Fane is among the evocative settings conjured up in this intricate, darkly romantic novel--Mail on Sunday

An immersive, beautifully written family saga which already feels like aclassic--Red magazine

Delightfully romantic and deliciously escapist--Bookseller (Editor's Choice)

Immersive, engrossing and ultimately beautiful--Marian Keyes

The beguiling settings, the unforgettable characters and the thread of danger that runs through this brilliantly crafted plot sent it straight into my favourite books of all time. No one except Harriet Evans writes books like this anymore; The Stargazers is a work of genius and a future classic--Jane Casey

About the Author

Harriet Evans has sold over a million copies of her books. She is the author of thirteen bestselling novels, most recently The Beloved Girls, a Richard and Judy Book Club Selection and the Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller The Garden of Lost and Found, which won Good Housekeeping's Book of the Year. She used to work in publishing and now writes full time, when not distracted by her children, other books, gardening, her jumpsuit collection and now star-gazing, having acquired a telescope whilst researching The Stargazers. She volunteers with Inspiring the Future, is an ambassador for the London Library and last year was elected to the Management Committee of the Society of Authors. She lives in the greatest city in the world (Bath) with her family.