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The truth she locked away will set another woman free…
‘I simply could not put it down…Kathryn Hughes has now joined my list of must-read authors ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’
‘So many delicious little reveals as you progress…and I was shocked and surprised by them all ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’
‘Beautifully crafted with surprising twists, characters that you empathise with and gasp-inducing moments that make this a modern classic ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’
‘I could hardly put this book down ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’
‘What a fabulous read. This book had me hooked from the first page and I couldn’t put it down ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’
Mary has been nursing a secret. Forty years ago, she made a choice that would change her world for ever, and alter the path of someone she holds dear.
Beth is searching for answers. She has never known the truth about her parentage, but finding out could be the lifeline her sick child so desperately needs. When Beth finds a faded newspaper cutting amongst her mother’s things, she realises the key to her son’s future lies in her own past. She must go back to where it all began to unlock…The Secret.
From the #1 bestselling author of The Letter and The Memory Box comes The Secret – a powerful, twisting novel that you won’t be able to put down.
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Reviews
The Letter, Kathryn's debut novel, was an eBook bestseller. Her second, The Secret, is just as gripping
A fantastic story. I absolutely loved this book!
A gripping and emotional read...that will stay with me for a long time
A moving story of love, loss and hope
A truly gorgeous story
A wonderful and uplifting story
An emotional and intriguing read... Keeps you guessing right to the end *****
Beautifully written and incredibly poignant
Full of hidden secrets and tragic events... I really enjoyed this book
Get set to be hooked
Have lots of tissues ready
One to tug at the heartstrings
A gripping and moving family drama that will tug at the reader's heart with its revelations