The internationally bestselling word-of-mouth hit that has captured tens of thousands of hearts across the world, The Correspondent is the story of one unforgettable woman, told through the letters that she sends. Perfect for fans of Three Days in June, Olive Kitteridge and Tom Lake. 'THIS NOVEL IS A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION' Ann Patchett 'I CAN'T PRAISE IT ENOUGH. AN ABSOLUTE TRIUMPH' Clare Chambers 'I CRIED MORE THAN ONCE . . . SHOWS US WHAT A GLORIOUS THING GROWING OLDER CAN BE' Florence Knapp 'I DON'T HAVE ANY WORDS. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STORY' Reader review 'I THINK I'VE JUST FINISHED MY FAVOURITE BOOK OF THE YEAR' Reader review -- Every morning, Sybil Van Antwerp sits down to write letters - to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to attend a class she desperately wants to take, to her favourite authors to tell them what she thinks of their latest books. Because at seventy-three, Sybil has used her correspondence - witty and wise - to make sense of the world. But beyond the page, she has spent the last thirty years keeping the people who love her at arms' length... Until letters from someone she had put out of her mind land on her doorstep, forcing her to reckon with her past mistakes. For as Sybil is about to learn: it's never too late to write a few post-scripts. Funny, wry and bittersweet, The Correspondent is a gem of a novel about the power of connection, the hubris of youth and the wisdom of old age, and the mistakes and acts of kindness that occur during a lifetime, told by one of the most memorable characters you will ever meet. Readers love THE CORRESPONDENT 'This is the book of the year!' 5 ⭐ reader review 'This book touched my soul' 5 ⭐ reader review 'Should be required reading' 5 ⭐ reader review 'Oh my heart. What a gem' 5 ⭐ reader review 'I found myself asking myself, "Is this the best book I've ever read?"' 5 ⭐ reader review 'Left a profound impact on me . . . explores the reflections that come with the choices we make and it does so with such grace and depth that it's impossible not to be moved' 5 ⭐ reader review
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The Correspondent
The internationally bestselling word-of-mouth hit that has captured tens of thousands of hearts across the world, The Correspondent is the story of one unforgettable woman, told through the letters that she sends. Perfect for fans of Three Days in June, Olive Kitteridge and Tom Lake. 'THIS NOVEL IS A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION' Ann Patchett 'I CAN'T PRAISE IT ENOUGH. AN ABSOLUTE TRIUMPH' Clare Chambers 'I CRIED MORE THAN ONCE . . . SHOWS US WHAT A GLORIOUS THING GROWING OLDER CAN BE' Florence Knapp 'I DON'T HAVE ANY WORDS. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STORY' Reader review 'I THINK I'VE JUST FINISHED MY FAVOURITE BOOK OF THE YEAR' Reader review -- Every morning, Sybil Van Antwerp sits down to write letters - to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to attend a class she desperately wants to take, to her favourite authors to tell them what she thinks of their latest books. Because at seventy-three, Sybil has used her correspondence - witty and wise - to make sense of the world. But beyond the page, she has spent the last thirty years keeping the people who love her at arms' length... Until letters from someone she had put out of her mind land on her doorstep, forcing her to reckon with her past mistakes. For as Sybil is about to learn: it's never too late to write a few post-scripts. Funny, wry and bittersweet, The Correspondent is a gem of a novel about the power of connection, the hubris of youth and the wisdom of old age, and the mistakes and acts of kindness that occur during a lifetime, told by one of the most memorable characters you will ever meet. Readers love THE CORRESPONDENT 'This is the book of the year!' 5 ⭐ reader review 'This book touched my soul' 5 ⭐ reader review 'Should be required reading' 5 ⭐ reader review 'Oh my heart. What a gem' 5 ⭐ reader review 'I found myself asking myself, "Is this the best book I've ever read?"' 5 ⭐ reader review 'Left a profound impact on me . . . explores the reflections that come with the choices we make and it does so with such grace and depth that it's impossible not to be moved' 5 ⭐ reader review
Popular Reviews(7)
Reviewed by MarisaI honestly didn’t expect to love The Correspondent by Virginia Evans as much as I did. I was surprised by how deeply I became invested in a story whose characters I didn’t necessarily see myself in, yet I found myself feeling so much for the protagonist. There is something truly special about a book that can create that kind of emotional connection. The writing is charming, witty, and often quietly funny, but it is also deeply moving. I was particularly struck by how much emotion, intimacy, and depth can be conveyed through letters alone. There is something beautiful about gradually getting to know someone through their words, and watching a story unfold in such a personal, understated way. A book I enjoyed immensely and one of my favourite reads of the year. The Correspondent is a wonderful reminder that you don’t have to see yourself in a character to feel deeply connected to their story. The novel absolutely deserved its 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction win.
Reviewed by jreads 📚Tolles Buch! 🥰 Vor allem der sehr andere Erzählstil hat mir gut gefallen und es war sehr kurzweilig. Aaaaaber ich muss sagen, dass ich das Buch für etwas overhyped halte. Total lesenswert, aber auch nicht weltbewegend für mich.
Reviewed by Melissa ✨💛Es war mal ganz abwechslungsreich so ein Buch zu lesen, das eigentlich nur aus Briefen besteht. Es war ein schönes Buch da man die Protagonistin durch diese Briefe kennengelernt hat. Irgendetwas hat aber gefehlt, dennoch ein schönes Buch. 4 ⭐️
Reviewed by Katharina Einfach nur wow und aua. Mehr kann ich gerade nicht dazu sagen. Hab’s geliebt und kanns nur empfehlen.❤️🩹
Reviewed by Aimebelle BautistaEveryone should read it. Life is a marathon but don’t wait until the last kilometers of your life to do the things you promised yourself you’ll do. We are all unexpectedly mortal.