The Girl She Left Behind: The completely gripping and heartbreaking story from TOP 10 BESTSELLER Jo Bartlett

· Boldwood Books Ltd
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An utterly heartwrenching tale of love and loss that will break your heart and put it back togeher again. From top ten bestseller, Jo Bartlett.

A family in turmoil...

Phoebe Spencer left home a long time ago, desperate to get away from her mother's emotional manipulation. She knows her life is better away from her family, but she can’t help feeling she’s simply running away from her problems...

Then Phoebe hears that her younger sister Lucy has disappeared, leaving behind her four-year old daughter, Darcy. Phoebe's certain Lucy will be back soon - she'd never leave Darcy alone - and then Phoebe can get on with her life again.

But as the days pass there's still no sign of Lucy, and everyone begins to fear the worst. Phoebe has to consider the terrible truth that Lucy might never come home. And as their mother makes it clear she wants to take control of Darcy’s life, Phoebe must do all she can to protect the girl her sister left behind – no matter the cost to her.

A complelety heartbreaking, but uplifting story guarenteed to make you cry. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Emma Robinson and Kate Hewitt.

Praise for Jo Bartlett

'A poignant tale which is both heart-breaking and heart-warming at the same time. Beautifully written' Jessica Redland.

'An emotional roller-coaster from beginning to end! I challenge anyone to read it without their eyes filling up with tears. A real page turner!' Sheila Norton

'I was drawn in from the first word, I’ve laughed and cried, what a really lovely story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

An utterly heartwrenching tale of love and loss that will break your heart and put it back togeher again. From top ten bestseller, Jo Bartlett. A family in turmoil... Phoebe Spencer left home a long time ago, desperate to get away from her mother's emotional manipulation. She knows her life is be...

Ratings and reviews

13 reviews
Sandi Gardener
March 25, 2025
way too involved to be a good read. start of the book was very much like an early Jodie picoult, so I envisioned a good read coming up but was sadly disappointed.
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Cristina Matthiesen
February 3, 2026
The author has an incredible ability to discuss important and serious topics without making the reader uncomfortable. The prologue was very well done in creating an atmosphere of hope that is crucial to the narrative.
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Darrell Dick
February 14, 2025
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About the author

Jo Bartlett is a million-copy bestselling author of emotional, romantic women's fiction with award-winning publisher Boldwood Books. Her books include the Cornish Midwife series and the Cornish Country Hospital series. She fits her writing in between her two day jobs as an educational consultant and university lecturer and lives with her family and three dogs on the Kent coast.

Jo Bartlett is a million-copy bestselling author of emotional, romantic women's fiction with award-winning publisher Boldwood Books. Her books include the Cornish Midwife series and the Cornish Country Hospital series. She fits her writing in between her two day jobs as an educational consultant ...

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