The Life She Forgot

· Grafted Page Press · Narrated by Amy Scanlon
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He promised to help her reclaim the memories she lost—no matter what they found.

Until she remembered another man.

 

Cornwall, 1913

For three years, Merryn has lived without a past—no family, no history, no home that's truly hers.

When the threat of being locked away for her own “protection” looms, she takes a desperate chance on AJ Winthrop—a warmhearted, whimsical stranger who offers a hasty marriage of convenience and a promise: he will take her back to Cornwall and help her uncover the truth about who she once was.

 

But along the wild Cornish coast, the memories that begin to surface are not the ones she expects.

Another man.

Another wedding.

A life that may already be hers.

 

When a hidden painting reveals Merryn’s own face staring back from another life, the fragile life she’s begun to build with AJ begins to unravel. Because the truth waiting in her past could destroy the love she’s only just found.

 

Cornwall, 1947

Haunted by the war and estranged from the wife he still loves, William Crawford is determined to save their family home for her—even if it means selling the mysterious portrait of Merryn Dunn tucked away in his cottage. But the secrets hidden within the painting threaten to overturn everything he believes…or lead him toward a redemption he never expected.

 

Decades apart, two lives are bound by a single portrait—and the truth it refuses to keep hidden. This sweeping dual-timeline historical mystery weaves together lost memories, buried truths, and a love story that refuses to fade. Perfect for fans of Mimi Matthews, Susanna Kearsley, and Kate Morton.

He promised to help her reclaim the memories she lost—no matter what they found. Until she remembered another man. Cornwall, 1913 For three years, Merryn has lived without a past—no family, no history, no home that's truly hers. When the threat of being locked away for her own “protection” loom...

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Phyllis R
May 2, 2026
A character who has lost memories & one who cannot get away from his…This multifaceted, emotion-evoking story explores what love is, that love requires sacrifice, & that we must leave the past but also be present in it…for the past teaches us much about ourselves. This book is suitable for teens & older with no inappropriate intimate scenes & no bad language. I received this book from the author/publisher free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review. I also purchased a print copy.
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MelissasBookshelf
May 3, 2026
Absolutely stunning! I’ve long been a fan of Joanna Davidson Politano’s beautiful lyrical writing, and The Life She Forgot is a new masterpiece. Mysterious & sweeping, full of longing, regret, hopefulness, and enduring love, this book captured my heart & didn’t let go. Both philosophical and romantic, poignant and witty, it’s set against the gothic backdrop of Cornwall. A dual time period historical romance that’s a must-read favorite of 2026. Highly recommend!
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