The butterfly box - Santa Montefiore

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR

An unforgettable journey of discovery . . .

Federica is moved from Chile to Cornwall when her parents separate, and all she has left of the relationship she cherished with her father, is a wooden box which has a secret beauty hidden within. Swiftly embraced into the eccentric Appleby family, it isn't long before Federica falls for her friend's older brother Sam, who barely notices the little girl until it is too late

Years later, from the sanctuary of a seemingly perfect marriage, Federica embarks on a painful journey of self-discovery. Will she finally learn the true lesson of the butterfly box?

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'Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore'JOJO MOYES

'An enchanting read overflowing with deliciously poignant moments'DINAH JEFFERIES onSongs of Love and War

'Santa Montefiore hits the spot for my like few other writers'SARRA MANNING

'One of our personal favourites'THE TIMESonThe Last Secret of the Deverills

'Accomplished and poetic' Daily Mail

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Born in England in 1970, Santa Montefiore grew up in Hampshire. She is married to writer Simon Sebag Montefiore. They live with their two children, Lily and Sasha, in London. Visit her at www.santamontefiore.co.uk.