Two women set sail for Australia, bound by a terrible truth. But
only one will make it off the ship. 'The writing is polished and
evocative, the twists and turns are surprising, and the characters'
stories emotionally compelling' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review
'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' ⭐ ⭐
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review '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' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 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: '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' A book a treasures. A
wealth of secrets. Look for Julie's next compelling novel, The
Keepsake.
General
Imprint: |
Headline Review
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
June 2022 |
Authors: |
Julie Brooks
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Dimensions: |
196 x 128 x 32mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - B-format
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Pages: |
400 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4722-7916-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General
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LSN: |
1-4722-7916-6 |
Barcode: |
9781472279163 |
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