‘Dark and compelling, a slow-motion collapse; I read it in 24 hours with my heart in my mouth. So good!’  Julie Cohen, author of Together

Everyone knows what Cornelia did all those years ago.
But no one knows what she will do next. 

Cornelia Blackwood lives a quiet life. When she goes to the corner shop to buy milk, people whisper behind her back.

Her one constant, her rock, is her husband. But when he doesn't come home from a work conference, she is left alone to try to pick up the pieces. And before long, the secret he has hidden from her for all these years is laid bare. 

From a supremely talented storyteller, The Flight of Cornelia Blackwood is a powerful novel of motherhood, loss and loneliness and how we can make damaging choices when pushed to our emotional edge. 

‘Dark, tragic … at once heartbreaking and compelling’ Daily Express

‘As heart-breaking as it is captivating, [...] you’re left with no choice but to put life on hold while you race to the end’ Woman and Home

‘A searing portrait of motherhood, mental health and profound loss’ heat

 ‘A captivating, deeply affecting read’ Fabulous
 
‘A deeply moving novel’ Woman’s Weekly

‘A powerful, compelling and emotional rollercoaster of a novel’ Hannah Richell, author of The Peacock Summer

?‘This story of motherhood and secrets handles a difficult subject with skill and sensitivity' Catherine Isaac, author of You Me Everything

‘This heart-wrenching story explores postpartum psychosis with compassion’ Prima

‘A powerful and talented voice' Rachel Hore, author of Last Letter Home

'A brave and moving story about how much can be lost and what happens next' Alison Moore

A paperback bestseller with her debut novel, The Things We Never Said, and nominated for an RNA Award in 2016, Susan Elliot Wright's novels are perfect reading for fans of Maggie O'Farrell and Anne Tyler. He stood by her during the darkest days … where is he now? When the police arrive at Leah's door one afternoon with news that her husband has been involved in a car accident, she's convinced they must be mistaken. Adrian is in another city, at a conference that doesn't finish until six - they spoke on the phone an hour ago. It turns out the conference finished at noon. Adrian lied. What was he doing, driving along a local road at that time? What secrets has he been keeping? Adrian is Leah's soulmate. Her one true love. He is the reason Leah is gradually rebuilding her life after the heartbreak and tragedy that shattered their dreams of family. After all she has suffered - everything they have both endured - she cannot believe that Adrian would hurt her. As Leah slowly uncovers Adrian's devastating secret, her life begins to take a path she knows she should not follow, but to which she is irresistibly drawn; a path that ultimately leads her back the terrible event that destroyed her world. Praise for Susan Elliot Wright: 'Passionate, intriguing and beautifully written, The Things We Never Said deserves to stand on the shelf next to Maggie O'Farrell's books. A powerful and talented new voice' Rachel Hore, bestselling author of A Gathering Storm 'If you love Maggie O'Farrell, you will love this' Veronica Henry, bestselling author of The Long Weekend 'A brave and moving story about how much can be lost and what happens next' Alison Moore, author of Booker-shortlisted The Lighthouse 'Two intertwined stories explore a past filled with terror and grief, and a heart-breaking present, in writing as smooth and bittersweet as fine dark chocolate' Jane Rogers, author of The Testament of Jessie Lamb 'A beautifully crafted story that explores harsh family secrets with effortless clarity. A wonderful debut' Isabel Ashdown, author of Glasshopper