
The Secret of Cresswell Manor
Lily Fielding(Author)
Penguin (Transworld) (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 13. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-80499-395-8 (ISBN)
Description
A page-turning historical fiction novel of family, loss and survival. Perfect for fans of Evie Woods, Rachel Burton, and Daisy Wood.
A hidden past. A devastating choice. A heartbreaking truth.
After a terrible injustice forces Mary Tanswell from her position in service, she believes her prospects are gone for good. So when she receives an unexpected offer of employment at Cresswell Manor - a grand country house far removed from the life she has known - it feels like her only hope of redemption.
Within Cresswell's quiet halls, she is promised stability, safety, and even the possibility of happiness. But to accept, Mary must bury the most painful details of her past or risk losing her only chance for a brighter future. With nowhere else to turn, though, she takes the position.
At the manor, Mary does her best to keep her secret hidden and protect the new life she has built. But some truths, no matter how deeply buried, cannot stay hidden forever...
READERS LOVE LILY FIELDING
'This book is amazing! It took me on a roller-coaster of emotions ... totally recommend' ? ? ? ? ?
'A fantastic book...just kept getting better!'? ? ? ? ?
'A brilliant book - I enjoyed every second''? ? ? ? ?
'A thoroughly enjoyable read, what an incredible talent!'? ? ? ? ?
'A must for all book lovers - I can't wait for her next book!'? ? ? ? ?
'I couldn't put it down. So many twists and turns, it was so intriguing!'? ? ? ? ?
A hidden past. A devastating choice. A heartbreaking truth.
After a terrible injustice forces Mary Tanswell from her position in service, she believes her prospects are gone for good. So when she receives an unexpected offer of employment at Cresswell Manor - a grand country house far removed from the life she has known - it feels like her only hope of redemption.
Within Cresswell's quiet halls, she is promised stability, safety, and even the possibility of happiness. But to accept, Mary must bury the most painful details of her past or risk losing her only chance for a brighter future. With nowhere else to turn, though, she takes the position.
At the manor, Mary does her best to keep her secret hidden and protect the new life she has built. But some truths, no matter how deeply buried, cannot stay hidden forever...
READERS LOVE LILY FIELDING
'This book is amazing! It took me on a roller-coaster of emotions ... totally recommend' ? ? ? ? ?
'A fantastic book...just kept getting better!'? ? ? ? ?
'A brilliant book - I enjoyed every second''? ? ? ? ?
'A thoroughly enjoyable read, what an incredible talent!'? ? ? ? ?
'A must for all book lovers - I can't wait for her next book!'? ? ? ? ?
'I couldn't put it down. So many twists and turns, it was so intriguing!'? ? ? ? ?
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
367 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80499-395-8 (9781804993958)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions

E-Book
approx. 08/2026
Transworld Digital
€10.99
Not yet available
Person
Lily Fielding lives in Dorset and used to work at her local branch of WHSmith, where she was fondly known as The Book Lady. She also writes as Karen Dickson.