The Stargazers — Harriet Evans

'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' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐