Book Synopsis *** A BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK *** *** BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME *** A fascinating, beautiful, heartwarming novel. It kept me gripped from the very first chapter -- BETH OLEARY In Second World War Bath, young, nave wireless engineer Will meets Austrian refugee Elsa Klein: she is sophisticated, witty and worldly, and at last his life seems to make sense . . . until, soon after, the couples home is bombed, and Will awakes from the blast to find himself alone. No one has heard of Elsa Klein. They say she never existed. Seventy years later, social worker Laura is battling her way out of depression and off medication. Her new case is a strange, isolated old man whose house hasnt changed since the war. A man who insists his fianc vanished many, many years before. Everyone thinks hes suffering dementia. But Laura begins to suspect otherwise . . . From Keith Stuart, author of the much-loved Richard & Judy bestseller A Boy Made of Blocks , comes a stunning, emotional novel about an impossible mystery and a true love that refuses to die. Enthralling, a real thing of beauty. Dazzling -- JOSIE SILVER The Frequency of Us is a novel with a bit of everything: a sweeping love story, wonderfully complex characters, and a sprinkling of the supernatural. I loved it, and know itll stay with me for some time -- CLARE POOLEY A complete joy! An intelligent, intricate and emotive mystery -- LOUISE JENSON Review Quotes Confirms in his ambitious new novel that he is a writer of exceptional talent, able to focus the readers mind on anxiety while subtly edging towards an unexpectedly uplifting conclusion-- Jewish Cronicle Really evocative ... just lovely-- Radio Times The Frequency of Us is a fascinating, beautiful, heartwarming novel. It kept me gripped from the very first chapter, and I was rooting for Will and Elsa with all my heart-- Beth OLeary The Frequency of Us is a novel with a bit of everything: a sweeping love story, wonderfully complex characters, and a sprinkling of the supernatural. I loved it, and know itll stay with me for some time-- Clare Pooley A complete joy! An intelligent, intricate and emotive mystery-- Louise Jenson A plot thats daring and different, with so much heart SO romantic. I loved it-- Tracy Rees A unique, truly beautiful and mesmerising LoveReading Star Book that encourages thoughts and feelings to soar-- Love Reading An emotive novel tackling mental health thats beautifully told-- Womans Weekly An intriguing mystery and heartfelt love story wrapped into one-- Living Enthralling, a real thing of beauty. Such anticipation as the story spins towards its momentous finale. Dazzling.-- Josie Silver If youre looking for a unique, transportive, immensely satisfying read then Ill wave frantically and recommend you stop right here. The Frequency of Us is a mesmerising read full of love and hope-- LoveReading The romance is heartstopping, Lauras detective work is riveting and theres loads of fantastic period detail-- Daily Mail About the Author Keith Stuart is an author and journalist. His heartwarming debut novel, A Boy Made of Blocks , was a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and a major bestseller, and was inspired by Keiths real-life relationship with his autistic son. Keith has written for publications including Empire , Red and Esquire , and is the former games editor of the Guardian . He lives with his wife and two sons in Frome, Somerset.