The Man Who Didn’t Call

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'Wise, warm and beautifully written' – Daily Mail

'I absolutely loved this book and didn’t want it to end' – Liane Moriarty, author of Big Little Lies

A romantic, suspenseful mystery, The Man Who Didn't Call by Rosie Walsh is perfect for anyone who has ever waited for a phone call that didn't come . . .

Imagine you meet a man, spend seven glorious days together, and fall in love. And it’s mutual: you’ve never been so certain of anything. But after this whirlwind romance, he doesn’t call. You've been ghosted.

Your friends tell you to forget him, but you know they're wrong – something must have happened, there must be a reason for his silence. What do you do when you finally discover you're right?

There is a reason – and that reason is the one thing you didn't share with each other . . .

The truth.

Full of twists and turns and perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, this is one love story that you won't want to miss.

Over one million copies sold worldwide!

'A gripping romance about a whirlwind love affair gone wrong' – Good Housekeeping

'This is definitely a read-in-one-sitting book' – The Guardian

Critics Review

I absolutely loved this book and didn’t want it to end
Liane Moriarty
A delight. Moving and relatable, with characters you'll fall in love with. One for your wish list
Clare Mackintosh
Wise, warm and beautifully written, with a fantastic twist
Daily Mail
Stayed up till 2am to finish it last night! Loved it
Sophie Hannah
A gorgeous love story with a dark secret at its heart. Beautifully written, this is full of tenderness, humour and warmth — I adored it
Lucy Diamond
If you only read one book this year – make it this one
Heat
A wonderful love story — achingly sexy, modern, heart-breaking — with the most fantastic twist
Eve Chase
A perfect read if you loved Me Before You or One Day
Sarra Manning
This story will break your heart and put it back together
Prima
Amazing, beautiful and wonderful. I cannot express enough how much I enjoyed this gorgeous book
Milly Johnson
A real page-turner of a read with an "OMG" twist
Closer
Never have I been more tempted to skip to the end of a book because I was SO desperate to find out why he hadn’t called . . . This book is the very definition of unputdownable
Jill Mansell
Brilliantly relatable, modern and smart
Sunday Mirror
A beautiful, incredibly affecting, edge-of-your-seat love story which deals with grief, mental illness, family and guilt in touching and sensitive ways . . . Hugely compassionate
Julie Cohen
One of this summer's best reads
Grazia
I completely adored it. Rosie Walsh has created such strong characters, and so much warmth . . . Just beautiful
Jane Green
Beautifully written with a clever twist, and an ending that made me cry
Sarah Vaughan
Fans of Me Before You or One Day will love The Man Who Didn’t Call, which also has a tenderness, humour and an almighty plot twist that defies all comparisons
Red
A gorgeously romantic, beautifully structured, page-turning mystery. A total joy
Katy Regan
My heart ached, then raced, then skipped a beat, then did it all over again until I finally put this book down. What a ride! . . . I loved it
Lucy Dillon
One of the best books we've read all year
The Sun, Fabulous magazine
I finished The Man Who Didn't Call two days ago, now, and am still unable to start another book . . . I don't think I have ever read such a perfect novel
Gillian McAllister
I couldn’t stop reading once I started -- it just grabbed me and wouldn’t let go
Rachael Lucas
This captivating high-concept love story is chock-full of secrets, loss and grief, with plenty of twists and tissue-sodden emotional moments
Woman & Home
Utterly brilliant
Laura Kemp
Tender and immensely moving, its tightly-woven plot keeps you guessing right until its breathless end . . . Depicts the thrill of romantic love so beautifully that it made my spine tingle
Catherine Isaac
This brilliantly written romance is the perfect summer read
The Sun
Beautifully written and emotionally intelligent
Kate Riordan
A heart-stoppingly tender portrayal of love, loss and all that comes in between
Isabelle Broom
Beautiful, honest, tender, captivating, utterly unforgettable
Heat magazine
Incredibly crafted, huge depth, amazing characters and beautiful prose. I loved it
Cesca Major
Am breathless from this addictive rollercoaster of a book! Not only utterly compelling but deeply empathetic and engaging
Penny Parkes
If you’re looking for a romance with all the page-turning twists of a psychological thriller then add this to your reading list
Sunday Express, S Magazine
An intricate puzzle of a novel . . . Equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming; I was engrossed until the final poignant moment
Jill Santopolo
Big-hearted, smart, redemptive
Emylia Hall
A beautifully constructed story of forgiveness and redemption and, most of all, love
Daily Express
Some books are entertaining, some books are affecting and some, like this one, creep under your skin, travel through your veins and settle in your heart . . . I could write about the mystery at the heart of this book and the many brilliant twists that I didn't see coming (VERY rare) but what will stay with me, and the reason I cried when I finished this book, is the absolutely stunning way Rosie Walsh writes about love, forgiveness and redemption. There is so much truth and heart in this book . . . I absolutely loved it
Cally Taylor
A brilliant debut novel that explores the power of fate . . . Walsh has a gift for blending complex characters, intricate backstories, and neck-snapping plot twists
Booklist
A completely gripping story that makes your heart ache and eyebrows raise at the twists and turns Rosie Walsh expertly throws at you
Bookends and Blurbs
Walsh has created a deeply moving romance with an intriguing mystery and a touching portrait of grief at its heart . . . A romantic, sad, and ultimately hopeful book that’s perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes
Kirkus

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