Two women set sail for Australia, bound by a terrible truth. But
only one will make it off the ship. The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay
is a darkly gripping dual-time novel, with a wealth of twists,
turns and secrets, and an absolute book club treat, perfect for
fans of Lucinda Riley, Rachel Rhys and Hannah Richell. 'A sweeping
tale of family secrets, betrayal, jealousy, ambition and forbidden
romance . . . Fans of The Thorn Birds and Downton Abbey will love
the epic scope of this novel' ALI MERCER 'I thoroughly enjoyed this
immersive story which spans both generations and continents. The
evocative details and impeccable research make for a delightful
reading experience and I can pay it no greater compliment other
than to say, I wish I'd written it' KATHRYN HUGHES 'This is an epic
dual-time novel which draws the reader in right from the start and
keeps you in thrall until the very last page. The writing is
superb, the descriptions detailed, lush and evocative' CHRISTINA
COURTENAY 'A gripping story full of family secrets: the price of
love and loss within two generations . . . convincing and poignant'
LEAH FLEMING 'Rich in evocative detail - the complex mystery kept
me guessing right up to the last page' MUNA SHEHADI
................................................. England, 1919:
Rose and Ivy board a ship bound for Australia. One is travelling
there to marry a man she has never met. One is destined never to
arrive. Australia, 2016: Amongst her late-grandmother's
possessions, Molly uncovers a photograph of two girls dressed in
First World War nurses' uniforms, labelled 'Rose and Ivy 1917', and
a letter from her grandmother, asking her to find out what happened
to her own mother, Rose, who disappeared in the 1960s. Compelled to
carry out her grandmother's last wish, Molly embarks on a journey
to England to unravel the mystery of the two girls whose photograph
promised they'd be 'together forever'...
................................................. Readers LOVE The
Secrets of Bridgewater Bay: 'The writing is polished and evocative,
the twists and turns are surprising, and the characters' stories
emotionally compelling' 'Stunning . . . Julie Brooks has written an
impeccably researched novel with a wonderful sense of history and
character . . . I thoroughly recommend it to lovers of historical
fiction' 'An incredibly moving story of two women . . . Beautifully
written the books draws you in from the start. It's very emotional
as the story moves from the different timelines' 'This story was
gripping and a joy to read' 'A touching and beautifully written
story of friendship' 'I was totally gripped from the start, it was
well written with good characters and I loved the dual timeline
aspect. There was so much going on in this story and I just
couldn't put it down' 'An emotional book . . . well written and
interesting. I could imagine this book being discussed in book
club'
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