Alyson Richman is the author of The Mask Carver's Son, The Rhythm of Memory, The Last Van Gogh, and The Lost Wife. She lives in Long Island with her husband and two children.
Advanced praise for THE GARDEN OF LETTERS Richman seamlessly weaves together the languages of music and love, reaching into the heart of the reader with artful portraits of heroism, sacrifice and redemption. Fans of The Lost Wife will again savor Richman's ability to tell a remarkable story about people who are unforgettable and real. -- Pam Jenoff, International bestselling author The Garden of Letters demonstrates artistry of the highest order. Lyrical and compelling, Alyson Richman's novel of a cellist coming of age in wartime Italy is as layered as a symphony. Exquisite. --Erika Robuck, author of Fallen Beauty A brilliant novel that will haunt me for years to come. --Kristina McMorris, bestselling author of The Pieces We Keep Alyson Richman crafts a transportive novel vivid with history and fragile with hope. --Jessica Brockmole, author of Letters from SkyePraise for THE LOST WIFE A truly beautiful heartfelt story...I couldn't put it down once I started it. Ms. Richman is a very special talent. --New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah Staggeringly evocative, romantic, heart-rending, sensual and beautifully written, Alyson Richman's The Lost Wife may very well be the Sophie's Choice of this generation. -- New York Times bestselling author John Lescroart Moving, unforgettable and so expertly told, you have to wonder if the author has a gift of time travel--this is storytelling at its very best. --Sarah Jio, New York Times bestselling author