The Distance Between Us by Maggie O'Farrell

In Hong Kong it's Chinese New Year and Jake goes through an horrific experience which has major repercussions on his life. Trying to escape his claustrophobic existence and in search of his roots, he heads for Scotland. When he reaches his destination he meets Stella, who has also abandoned her everyday life to return to a place which only her sister, Nina, knows the significance of. A beautiful, romantic tale with a surprising twist at the end. If you have something important to do, don't start this book - you won't be able to put it down!