The Last Letter from Your Lover

A Novel

By: Jojo Moyes

Narrated by: Susan Lyons

Length: 15 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

Major motion picture premiering on Netflix on July 23, starring Felicity Jones, Shailene Woodley, and Callum Turner.

From the number one New York Times best-selling author of The Giver of Stars, a sophisticated, pause-resisting double love story spanning 40 years, and an unforgettable Brief Encounter for our times.

A sophisticated, pause-resisting double love story spanning 40 years-an unforgettable Brief Encounter for our times.

It is 1960. When Jennifer Stirling wakes up in the hospital, she can remember nothing-not the tragic car accident that put her there, not her husband, not even who she is. She feels like a stranger in her own life until she stumbles upon an impassioned letter, signed simply "B", asking her to leave her husband.

Years later, in 2003, a journalist named Ellie discovers the same enigmatic letter in a forgotten file in her newspaper's archives. She becomes obsessed by the story and hopeful that it can resurrect her faltering career. Perhaps if these lovers had a happy ending she will find one to her own complicated love life, too. Ellie's search will rewrite history and help her see the truth about her own modern romance.

A spellbinding, intoxicating love story with a knockout ending, The Last Letter from Your Lover will appeal to the listeners who have made One Day and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society best sellers.

©2011 Jojo Moyes (P)2011 Penguin

Critic reviews

"With its realistically complicated characters and emotionally complex plot, The Last Letter from Your Lover is hopelessly and hopefully romantic." (Chicago Tribune)

"Crafting a love story that feels not just compelling but true is a very difficult thing indeed - and yet, with The Last Letter from Your Lover, Jojo Moyes has done it twice. I found myself utterly transfixed by both sets of lovers in this marvelous novel. Moyes is a tremendously gifted storyteller, and I'm all admiration." (Paula McLain, New York Times best-selling author of The Paris Wife)

"A fabulous, emotional, and evocative book - perfect for anyone who loves Mad Men." (Sophie Kinsella, best-selling author of Confessions of a Shopaholic)

Not much happens

I loved Me Before You so thought I would try this one. It's basically a romance novel, like a Nicholos Sparks book. It wasn't for me.

Fabulous

This was a wonderful read, I wanted to scream at certain parts but I was truly enthralled with the turns this story took.

Wonderful story -Beautifully done

I had a hard time connecting with the characters at first but see now the necessity of the way the story began. I don't think there is another writer out there right now who can capture the human essence the way this author does I don't have the words to describe how deeply this book affected me and how it has caused me to reexamine the choices we make and the timing of those choices. What if one choice costs years? Absolutely beautiful.

not my favorite moyes

I enjoyed the other books more than this one. Had to struggle to finish it. I just felt cold and sad.

Phenomenal all around!

Well written with great characterization. So entertaining it was hard to put down. A beautiful story.

Started as a great book, but became predictable

I think the story line was great! But I feel that it got off track and was a lot of extra material, and characters that were not needed. I feel that the whole storyline with Ellie should not of existed the book should’ve focused on the love between the two main characters Jennifer and Anthony I feel that in the second part it should’ve focused on the 40 years in between their life and how it was. Not focus on these other characters that really had nothing to do with the storyline. I feel that I was very drawn out and once they introduced Ellie into the story the rest of the story line was extremely predictable. I feel that it took away from the beauty and the strength of true love.

Intoxicating Love Story

I loved this novel! I think the audible was a little hard to listen to because it flipped between so many different characters but I also had the book so I was able to clarify if needed. It ended up a beautifully written romance novel that touched me emotionally. I loved how she connected Ellie and Jennifer and demonstrates the differences in society over the 40 year span.

the last love letter

It is a great love story. it is a great read. it makes you laugh and cry.it
makes you wonder how it's going to end. a beautiful
love story. must read.i would refer this to my friends. thanks.

Love the twist and turns

Such a great story. I loved the twist and turns of the story. Every time I thought I knew how it was going to play out it changed on me. Was not expecting the ending as it did and was delighted with the many characters that was involved in the story telling. I listened to this book and enjoyed the person who read it.

Such a great love story

This was such a beautiful listen. I love it! Great character development per her usual.