The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant

 The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant takes place in 1950 and in 2018. The letters are written to Esther in 1950 but she doesn't get them until 2018. Kayte Nunn writes this novel that takes place on the Isles of Scilly, islands on the south west coast or England. A young mother with post partum depression (Esther) is dropped off there by her husband. He tells her they are taking a little vacation. When she gets there sedatives are put into her tea. While she is asleep she is placed in a straight jacket while her husband takes the boat back to the mainland and returns to his job in London. That sort of thing could happen to women in the 1950's. In 2018 a marine biologist arrives at the Isles of Scilly to study clams. She finds the letters in an old suitcase and gets them to Esther. The story is sad in parts but poignant and interesting with strong female characters.