The House of Broken Promises

Izzy (Isabelle) Broom is the author of 12 escapist books and has been published in 14 overseas territories. In 2015, she won The Great British Write Off with her short story, The Wedding Speech, which was later adapted into a prize-winning short film. Her fifth novel, One Thousand Stars and You, was awarded Contemporary Romance Novel of the Year at the 2019 RNAs. Formerly a Book Reviews Editor at heat magazine and Woman & Home, Izzy still works for magazines on a freelance basis and is an editor and mentor at Curtis Crown Creative. She currently lives in Suffolk, surrounded by books, family, unruly dogs, and a rooster from the farm next door, who has inexplicably fallen in love with her.

Could her painful past lead to a new beginning? 
 
When Victoria escapes New York for the Greek island of Folegandros, she hopes the new life there will heal her marriage and her heart. But she and her husband are still haunted by the absence of the child they never had. 
 
Then Maria appears – a wild, fiercely independent eight-year-old with a fractured family. Her arrival will open Victoria’s heart. It will also reopen the story of a girl who hid on the island during the war, and the man who risked everything to protect her. 
 
As the lines between past and present begin to blur, Victoria must decide what she really wants: an escape – or a new home?

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Izzy Broom is a master of "just one more chapter" - we read this in one sitting, and started searching for flights as soon as we finished.

A warm hug of a novel ... a story of love, tragedy and bravery

A joy from start to finish. Reading it, I felt like I was back on one of my favourite Greek islands. The House of Hidden Letters takes you on a journey full of romance, magic and mystery - and I highly recommend you take the trip.

Absorbing, beautiful and devastating. A moving story of love and loss, of courage and kindness, of how the light of hope will shine through the darkest of times. I loved every page.

Completely captivating and utterly enchanting... truly timeless.

Gripping and emotional... rich as the best souvlaki... Enjoy!

Terrific... joyous page-turner... a really delightful read.

Rich, lush and evocative… When you can’t escape to a Greek island in reality, reading Izzy Broom is the next best thing… Glorious.

Absolutely loved it… Engaging characters, evocative setting, emotional journey. I was captivated from the first page to the last!

Hidden secrets bubble cathartically to the surface beneath the Greek sun in a wonderfully human story intertwining past and present to dazzling effect.

Whisk away to Greece… the perfect escapist read.

Atmospheric, romantic and mysterious... perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop.

A gorgeous Greek escape full of happiness and history that will capture your heart. I adored it.

[A] rich, evocative tale of courage and hope. Atmospheric, moving, captivating.

A completely page-turning, immersive dual timeline story with a wonderful cast of characters and a ton of intrigue.

It’s wonderful. A heavenly slice of Greek life.

The forgotten island of Folegandros is the blue-skied, sun-drenched backdrop to this gorgeously romantic and poignant story. Getting lost in it was such a wonderful tonic that I didn't want to reach the last page.

For sale: Greek cottage. Price: One Euro. 
 
Skye doesn’t make impulsive decisions. But when she sees a derelict Greek cottage for sale by lottery, she enters with dreams of a fresh start. 
 
However, her heart sinks as she pushes open the tattered blue door weeks later. Can this wreck ever be her home? 
 
Then Skye finds a bundle of letters hidden in the fireplace, their faded pages drawing her in with a story of long-forgotten love, tragedy, and unbelievable bravery. 
 
But all the while, Skye’s own past is circling. No matter how far she goes, fate is never far behind… 
 
This gorgeously sweeping, escapist dual-timeline novel is perfect for fans of Karen Swan, Victoria Hislop and Lucinda Riley. 
 
‘Absolutely loved it… Engaging characters, evocative setting, emotional journey. I was captivated from the first page to the last!’ Cathy Bramley 
 
‘Whisk away to Greece… the perfect escapist read.’ Veronica Henry 
 
‘Atmospheric, romantic and mysterious... You can smell the lemons… gorgeous, immersive – perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop.’ Cesca Major 
 
'A gorgeous, sun-soaked treat.' Sarah Morgan 
 
'Gorgeous... the perfect holiday read... Loved it.' Liz Fenwick 
 
'Rich and intoxicating... Brimming with authentic Greek heart and soul' Louise Candlish 
 
'Suffused with warmth and light... a gorgeous and evocative tale of love, loss – and unexpected friendships. I was transported utterly to the sun-drenched shores of Folegandros. Pure and blissful escapism.' Lucy Clarke 
 
'Captivating and beautiful, I completely adored it!... a sparkling gem of a story.' Debbie Howells 
 
'Dazzling.' Vaseem Khan 
 
'Completely captivating and utterly enchanting... truly timeless.' Daisy Buchanan 
 
'Gripping and emotional... rich as the best souvlaki... Enjoy!' Milly Johnson 
 
‘Absorbing, beautiful and devastating. A moving story of love and loss, of courage and kindness, of how the light of hope will shine through the darkest of times. I loved every page.’ Chris Whitaker 
 
'Compelling and captivating, this is the perfect holiday read.' Kate Gray 
 
'Terrific... joyous page-turner... a really delightful read.' Jane Johnson 
 
‘Rich, lush and evocative… When you can’t escape to a Greek island in reality, reading Izzy Broom is the next best thing… Glorious.’ Kate Thompson 
 
‘Wonderful... I loved this beautiful book.' KL Slater

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Praise for The House of Hidden Letters

Izzy Broom is a master of "just one more chapter" - we read this in one sitting, and started searching for flights as soon as we finished.

A warm hug of a novel ... a story of love, tragedy and bravery

A joy from start to finish. Reading it, I felt like I was back on one of my favourite Greek islands. The House of Hidden Letters takes you on a journey full of romance, magic and mystery - and I highly recommend you ...

Izzy Broom is a master of "just one more chapter" - we read this in one sitting, and started searching for flights as soon as we finished.

A warm hug of a novel ... a story of love, tragedy and bravery

A joy from start to finish. Reading it, I felt like I was back on one of my favourite Greek islands. The House of Hidden Letters takes you on a journey full of romance, magic and mystery - and I highly recommend you ...

Izzy Broom is a master of "just one more chapter" - we read this in one sitting, and started searching for flights as soon as we finished.

A warm hug of a novel ... a story of love, tragedy and bravery

A joy from start to finish. Reading it, I felt like I was back on one of my favourite Greek islands. The House of Hidden Letters takes you on a journey full of romance, magic and mystery - and I highly recommend you ...

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