The Central Line

I raced through this sweet, emotionally satisfying rom-com * Good Housekeeping *I was enamoured with this story * Prima *[A] heart-wrenching romance of near misses * Sunday Post *A poignant story * Woman’s Weekly *One of the most lyrical, magical, romantic love stories I’ve read for a long time … I defy anyone to read this without a lump in their throat and a tear in their eye. Truly a wonderfully romantic read * Annabel & Grace magazine *A gorgeous story of what-ifs and maybes, The Central Line is fresh, modern and utterly relatable. Saskia Sarginson writes with wisdom, humour and pin-sharp insight into human nature and the power of hope. An achingly wonderful love letter to seizing the day, this is the love story you will remember from 2022 – Miranda Dickinson, the Sunday Times bestselling authorA warm and cosy read, with characters you can’t help but root for and feel for. A gorgeous blend of family dynamics and dizzying new romances, it’s truly transportive. – Beth Reekles, bestselling author of The Kissing BoothSo much more than a love story, this engrossing novel about guilt, trust and the secrets we keep will stay with me for a long time – Lisa BallantyneA gorgeous read. I loved the beautifully relatable characters and the raw emotion. A really unforgettable, pull-at-the-heartstrings story! – Jo LovettA touching, deftly written story about chance encounters, mothers and daughters, love and loss, identity… and finding our place in the world. – Ella AllbrightA wonderful story of love, family and second chances. Full of heart, humour and will-they-won’t-they? moments. A gem - I loved it – Eleni KyriacouA story of love, longings, secrets and forgiveness. The Central Line takes us on an urban journey filled with hope and possibilities – Nadia MarksPraise for Saskia Sarginson’s other novels:With echoes of David Nicholls’s One Day, this romance has just the right mix of heart-melting moments and heart-rending near misses * Good Housekeeping *Intensely romantic * Sunday Mirror *A raw, emotional book about love in all its guises * Sun *A wonderful, heart-tugging romance * Prima *An unforgettable story about once-in-a-lifetime love. A heartfelt and emotional depiction of two people thrown together by destiny then torn apart by circumstance. Powerful, timeless and moving - I loved it – Holly Miller

Saskia Sarginson was awarded a distinction in her MA in Creative Writing at Royal Holloway after a BA in English Literature from Cambridge University and a BA in Fashion Design & Communications. Before becoming a full-time author, Saskia’s writing experience included being a health and beauty editor on women’s magazines, a ghost writer for the BBC and Harper Collins and copy-writing and script editing.