'There’s nothing quite like a Karen Swan novel to get you in the festive mood' – Woman & Home

The right words can change everything . . .

It had been a make-or-break winter holiday for their marriage, but Natasha and Rob’s rekindled romance is short-lived when their daughter’s beloved soft toy disappears on the journey home. As Natasha comforts her distraught child, she turns to social media for help. Miraculously, the toy is found, but it has become the lucky mascot of a man named Duffy, who is thousands of miles away trekking in Nepal.

When Duffy promises to keep Natasha updated with pictures, a correspondence begins that soon becomes more meaningful. Sometimes, Natasha feels this stranger half way across the world understands her more than the man lying next to her.

But as the weeks pass and Duffy heads deeper into the mountains, Natasha notices a change in him. Then, one day, the messages stop. Too late, Natasha wonders why he had ever needed a lucky mascot at all . . .

Set in a snow-covered Cotswolds village, The Christmas Postcards is a cosy, escapist festive delight about distant connections from Sunday Times bestselling author of The Stolen Hours.

Readers are falling in love with The Christmas Postcards . . .

'I read this in two sittings, I literally didn't want to put the book down'

'The story gripped me right from the start and still hasn't let me go. I loved it'

'In those last moments I was holding my breath and struggling to hold back the tears'

'Definitely my favourite Karen Swan book so far'

'I was enthralled from the first pages'

'Allows you to fall into its pages with delicious escapism'

'Atmospheric, heartfelt, and enchanting!'

'I have to say Karen Swan has created another perfect festive read'

'This was super enjoyable, another really interesting read from Karen Swan'

Praise for Karen Swan

'Feel good stories to curl up with over Christmas . . . Escapist romance at its best' – Heat Magazine

'A romance you won’t be able to put down' – Metro

'With well-drawn characters and plenty of romance and drama, this page-turner will leave you with a warm festive glow' – The Mirror