Limerence - by Liz Hickin (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

It is 1948 and the War has ended; the London Olympic Games have begun. Audrey is a young, fresh-faced English girl who meets Hubert, a young French soldier amidst a sea of spectators. Under a starry sky and fireworks celebrations, a young romance is born. Relief from austerity, camaraderie, goodwill and a return to prosperity fills the air; the young couple vow to continue their relationship, however long distance and Hubert's military responsibilities prevent them. Time and distance take two lovers in different directions; however Hubert cannot let go of his darling Audrey and enters into a state of Limerence, writing her obsessive love letters. Can Hubert find his one true love, his English Rose?

Review Quotes

Liz Hicklin's debut novel masterfully recounts this incredible true story and memoir of her sister Audrey's life and the subsequent uncovering of a bundle of letters from her long-time secret admirer. This leads to the unraveling of a most mysterious phenomenon known as Limerence, only recently attracting the attention of psychologists worldwide. Beautifully written, Limerence is a fascinating journey of obsessive love, and Hicklin manages to weave historical fact with psychological insight, exploring the limits of devotion and the true meaning of love, from behind the veil of what she exposes as a "most mysterious disease of the mind." -- Susan Wakefield