The Atlas of Us

The Atlas of Us
Tracy Buchanan

A DARK SECRET SHE’LL GO TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH TO UNCOVER …Louise’s mother is missing in the aftermath of the Boxing Day tsunami in Thailand.The only trace Louise can find is her mother’s distinctive bag. Inside it is a beautiful atlas belonging to a writer named Claire. But what is the connection between Claire and Louise’s missing mum, and can the atlas help Louise find her?Louise explores the mementoes slipped between the pages of the atlas and uncovers a life-changing revelation, a passionate love affair and a tragedy.And she learns a secret that nearly destroyed Claire and the man she loved – the same secret her mother has been guarding all these years …

TRACY BUCHANAN

The Atlas Of Us

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First published in Great Britain by HarperCollins Publishers 2014

Copyright © Tracy Buchanan 2014

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Cover design © Rose Cooper 2014

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Source ISBN: 9780007579358

Ebook Edition © July 2014 ISBN: 9780007579365

Version: 2015-08-06

Dedication (#ulink_2dc20ed3-9b80-5f48-bd0b-90ed5363319d)

To the two atlases of my heart: my husband Rob and Scarlett, the daughter I thought I’d never have.

Contents

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Title Page (#ub8b223b5-1e36-530f-85ad-ba85579c89a2)

Copyright (#u2014b9d9-a81a-538f-8f33-6a42a9807171)

Dedication (#u5033b4b7-1411-5408-8adf-9501b1a51104)

Prologue (#u55154afe-5b88-5841-9aa3-4b4bb374291f)

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