The Secret
Heartbreaking historical fiction, inspired by real events, of a mother's love for her child from the global bestselling author
Published on 8. September 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-4722-2999-1 (ISBN)
Description
* THE MEMORY BOX, THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM KATHRYN HUGHES, IS AVAILABLE NOW *
'Riveting' Lesley Pearse on The Letter. 'Gripping' Good Housekeeping on The Secret.
From the #1 bestselling author of The Letter comes The Secret - a powerful, twisting novel that you won't be able to put 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.
What readers are saying about the unputdownable stories of Kathryn Hughes:
'Get set to be hooked'
'A page-turner from the very beginning'
'This is one of the BEST BOOKS I have ever read'
'I cried buckets of tears reading it'
'A beautifully told, tragic tale'
'Riveting' Lesley Pearse on The Letter. 'Gripping' Good Housekeeping on The Secret.
From the #1 bestselling author of The Letter comes The Secret - a powerful, twisting novel that you won't be able to put 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.
What readers are saying about the unputdownable stories of Kathryn Hughes:
'Get set to be hooked'
'A page-turner from the very beginning'
'This is one of the BEST BOOKS I have ever read'
'I cried buckets of tears reading it'
'A beautifully told, tragic tale'
Reviews / Votes
The Letter, Kathryn's debut novel, was an eBook bestseller. Her second, The Secret, is just as gripping * Good Housekeeping * An emotional and intriguing read... Keeps you guessing right to the end ***** * People's Friend * Have lots of tissues ready * My Weekly * Full of hidden secrets and tragic events... I really enjoyed this book * Rea's Book Reviews * A fantastic story. I absolutely loved this book! * Babs' Bookshelf * A gripping and emotional read...that will stay with me for a long time * By the Letter Book Reviews * A wonderful and uplifting story * Lesley Pearse on The Letter * One to tug at the heartstrings * Red on The Letter * Get set to be hooked * Look on The Letter * A moving story of love, loss and hope * Bella on The Letter * Beautifully written and incredibly poignant * The Last Word Book Reviews on The Letter * A truly gorgeous story * Shaz's Book Blog on The Letter *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
296 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4722-2999-1 (9781472229991)
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Kathryn Hughes
The Secret
Heartbreaking historical fiction, inspired by real events, of a mother's love for her child from the global bestselling author
E-Book
07/2016
Headline Review
€5.49
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Person
Kathryn Hughes was born in Altrincham, near Manchester. After completing a secretarial course, Kathryn met her husband and they married in Canada. For twenty-nine years they ran a business together, raised two children and travelled when they could to places such as India, Singapore, South Africa and New Zealand. Kathryn and her family now make their home in a village near Manchester.