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About the Book

Her husband vanishes. The answers lie in 1940s London, where secrets surface and the truth comes at a devastating cost.

Essie is consumed by fear. Far from their Caribbean island, her husband has disappeared, leaving her alone and adrift. As her worry grows, their dreams of a shared future slip further away. Determined to uncover the truth the young bride travels to post-WWII London, armed with only a single clue.

In the city’s shadowed streets Essie uncovers betrayals that shake her to the core. The man who promised her forever has buried secrets that threaten everything she believed about love, trust, and herself.

Will this search lead Essie to the man she loves, or are her dreams about to be shattered?

Wherever You Will Go is a poignant tale of resilience and self-discovery, set against a vibrant backdrop. Perfect for fans of emotive historical fiction and stories of hidden pasts.

Embark on Essie’s unforgettable journey—grab your copy of Wherever You Will Go today!

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About the Author

Fran Clark writes Women’s Fiction, both contemporary and historical.

Her first novel was published by Indigo Dreams in 2014. In the same year she achieved a Distinction in her Creative Writing MA from Brunel University.

In 2016 she was shortlisted for the SI Leeds Literary Prize.

In February 2024, her Island Secrets Book Series will be published, starting with Holding Paradise Book 1.

Originally from London, Fran moved to the English countryside with her musician husband. A musician herself, Fran teaches vocals and leads a local choir. She has two sons.

Fran also writes under the pseudonym, Rosa Temple, writing contemporary fiction and published by HQ Digital and Simon & Schuster UK.

Want to know more?

Fran Clark’s website franclarkauthor and you can find her on social media too…

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My review

Wherever You Will Go took me on an emotional journey that felt both intimate and far-reaching. A tale of love, loss, and the courage to keep going when life tears everything apart.

From the very first chapter it felt so real. I had a deep empathy for Essie. Her loneliness, her fear, and that desperate hope clinging to every thought. Fran Clark captures emotion with such tenderness that it seeps into your heart before you even realise it. The writing is lyrical and evocative, beautifully painting warm scenes of the Caribbean against the chill of post-war London. You can almost feel the shift in light and tone as Essie’s life changes course.

This isn’t a story that rushes. It unfolds slowly, thoughtfully, giving each moment the space it deserves. I loved that about it — the way the author allows you to sit with Essie’s uncertainty and share in her discoveries. It’s about far more than finding a missing husband; it’s about finding yourself when your world no longer makes sense.

What lingered with me most was Essie’s resilience. She’s the kind of heroine who stays with you — vulnerable, yet quietly fierce. Her determination and dignity, even in her darkest moments, made this story shine.

Fran Clark has written a moving, beautifully layered novel that reminds us how strength can be born from heartbreak, and how the search for truth can lead us home in unexpected ways.

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