The Forgotten Sister

By Nicola Cornick

Moving between the Tudor era and the present day, The Forgotten Sister is a captivating historical novel that draws on one of history’s most compelling and enduring mysteries. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Barbara Erskine, Victoria Hislop and Kate Morton.

One woman’s secret will shape another’s destiny…

1560: Amy Robsart is trapped in a loveless marriage to Robert Dudley, a member of the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Surrounded by enemies and with nowhere left to turn, Amy hatches a desperate scheme to escape – one with devastating consequences that will echo through the centuries…

Present Day: When Lizzie Kingdom is forced to withdraw from the public eye in a blaze of scandal, it seems her life is over. But she’s about to encounter a young man, Johnny Robsart, whose fate will interlace with hers in the most unexpected of ways. For Johnny is certain that Lizzie is linked to a terrible secret dating back to Tudor times. If Lizzie is brave enough to go in search of the truth, then what she discovers will change the course of their lives forever.

Shortlisted for the Jackie Collins Romantic Thriller Award 2021!

‘This is one of the best books I have read in a long time! The Forgotten Sister has everything you want from a time slip story and it was utterly, utterly brilliant!!! … I really didn't want to put it down.’ Amazon reviewer, five stars
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Readers love Nicola Cornick’s books:

‘Nicola Cornick is the mistress of keeping you up way beyond lights out because you just can’t put it down. Brilliant!’ Katie Fforde

‘A treasure trove of historical insight, casting a new light on a compelling mystery that binds the present to the distant past’ Fiona Valpy on The Last Daughter

‘Nicola’s writing is so vivid and beautiful and perfectly pitched, her plotting addictive’ Jenny Ashcroft

‘Her books are fabulous’ Julia Quinn, author of Bridgerton

‘Nicola Cornick has an amazing gift for intertwining old legends, mystical artefacts and historical riddles and turning them into the most incredible books’ Christina Courtenay
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*The captivating new novel by Nicola Cornick, THE LAST DAUGHTER, is available to pre-order now*

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK
• Release date: Apr 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9780008278502

Nicola Cornick

International bestselling author Nicola Cornick writes historical romance for HQN Books and time slip romance for MIRA UK. She became fascinated with history when she was a child, and spent hours poring over historical novels and watching costume drama. She studied history at university and wrote her master’s thesis on heroes. Nicola also acts as a historical advisor for television and radio. In her spare time she works as a guide in a 17th century mansion.

Reviews for The Forgotten Sister

[wagner5sarah35 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

*I received this book through a Goodreads Giveaway.*The dead of Amy Robsart always makes for a good historical mystery and this novel is no exception. At times, I did think the parallels between the sixteenth-century story and the portions set in contemporary Britain were just a little too aligned, but overall the story works and had enough turns that I kept guessing how things might turn out until very near the end. I love the Tudor period, so I absolutely enjoyed this take on Amy Robsart's tale and I hope the author writes more mysteries set in this era.

[virginia51-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was a bit different than the usual books I read. I loved how the story went from past to present times. I was never confused as to what time period it was and what characters were being talked about. I loved that this book gave a possible conclusion to what really happened to Amy Robsart during the early reign of Elizabeth l. I loved each story and the characters. I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

[fredreeca · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Lizzie must hide from the public due to a scandal. She is not at all happy about it. She has worked hard to get where she is. Now it has all changed.This is a unique and intriguing read. I was a little hesitant at first. With all the psychic references and the jumping of time, I did not think I would enjoy it as much as I did. The author did a fabulous job explaining where, what, when and how. And did so in such a way…you had to find out what was going to happen next.The characters are another intriguing aspect of this read. I was fascinated with Amy Robsart then add in Johnny…boy…what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.This novel does not quit! Grab your copy today!I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

[nicx27 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

If you like a really engrossing dual timeframe novel then Nicola Cornick is your author. This is the second of hers that I have read and both have the two interlinking stories but they also have a little bit extra, something that adds another dimension to the story. The Forgotten Sister is set in the present day and in the 1550s. The Tudor story concentrates on Amy Robsart, the wife of Robert Dudley, best known for being the favourite of Queen Elizabeth I. I really enjoyed reading about her, her life, her marriage and her feelings at being cast aside for the woman who would become Queen. The present day storyline is one of parallels and discoveries as Lizzie Kingdom is drawn into the affairs of a current day Robsart family. I liked spotting the similarities between the two separate threads.Interestingly, when I read The Phantom Tree I said that I usually prefer the contemporary story in a dual timeframe novel but that I thought I had preferred the historical story more. I feel similarly with The Forgotten Sister and in fact when I started reading it I wasn't at all sure I would gel with the present day story, whereas I was engrossed in Amy's life. However, I soon found myself drawn into Lizzie's celebrity lifestyle and her realisation that her life wasn't quite what she wanted it to be. Nicola Cornick has a very absorbing writing style.This is a perfect blend of historical fact and fiction, and I thought the author did a great job weaving that into the present day story, adding a sprinkle of the supernatural too. There isn't a great deal that is known about Amy Robsart but I found Cornick's interpretation entirely possible. I couldn't turn the pages of this book quickly enough.