ARC Review: The Last Love Song by Lucinda Riley

 


Title: The Last Love Song

By: Lucinda Riley

Genre: Historical Fiction

Pages: 400

Release Date: October 23rd, 2025

Rating: ★★★★☆

 

Summary from Goodreads:

The Last Love Song is a compelling story of love and devastating loss set on the rural west coast of Ireland and in glamourous 1960s London, from the internationally bestselling author of The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley.

Sorcha O'Donovan dreams of an exciting life beyond the West Cork coastline where she has grown up. When she encounters the town's strikingly handsome outcast, struggling musician Con Daly, her days will never be the same.

When Con strikes gold with rock band The Fishermen in London, he and Sorcha look set for a rosy future. But their lives change beyond recognition as the dark side of fame rears its head. Death threats follow Con around, and devastating secrets from the past threaten to destroy everything he has worked for.

Twenty years later, and The Fishermen agree to reform for the massive 'Music for Life' charity concert at Wembley stadium. But Con Daly, heartthrob and spokesman for a generation, has been missing for over a decade.

There's only one person who can find out what happened, who has access to the lives, loves and careers of all concerned as The Fishermen rose to worldwide fame. Only one person who knows how vital it is to uncover the truth, because should Con Daly reappear before the facts emerge, then history could repeat itself with even more tragic consequences.

Lucinda Riley wrote The Last Love Song as Lucinda Edmonds, now reworked and revived by Harry Whittaker, Lucinda's son and co-author of The Story of Pa Salt.

 

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Review:

Although I had a hard time at first keeping all the characters straight with the storylines jumping around, the weight and impact of the story really hit hard at the end. The threads come together beautifully, leaving an emotional resonance that lingers long after finishing. Riley and Whittaker deliver a moving, intricately told story that rewards your patience with a truly satisfying conclusion.

Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review. 

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