The Secrets Between Us
Published on 14. May 2020
Book
Hardback
448 pages
978-1-4722-6069-7 (ISBN)
Description
A breathtaking and tumultuous love story of the secrets, hidden passions and loyalties that bind us together. THE SECRETS BETWEEN US is the latest mesmerising tale of drama and intrigue from Judith Lennox, the author of HIDDEN LIVES and THE JEWELLER'S WIFE. Not to be missed by readers of Rachel Hore and Kate Morton.
'I have fallen completely in love with Judith Lennox's writing - she's a fantastic storyteller!' Jill Mansell
It is Christmas 1937 when sisters Rowan and Thea travel from London to Scotland to visit their dying father. Having lost their mother in a tragic sailing accident when they were young, the two women are accustomed to grief. But they have no idea that their father's death will expose a terrible deception...
For back in London is his wife Sophie and their two sons. Neither family knows of the other's existence, and when news reaches Sophie of Hugh's death her whole world is turned upside down.
Meanwhile, Rowan's marriage is crumbling, and Thea reluctantly finds herself acting as a go-between for her sister and her lover. But, with the onslaught of World War II, the lives of all three women will change for ever. And they must confront the secrets between them before they can seize their chance of happiness...
'I have fallen completely in love with Judith Lennox's writing - she's a fantastic storyteller!' Jill Mansell
It is Christmas 1937 when sisters Rowan and Thea travel from London to Scotland to visit their dying father. Having lost their mother in a tragic sailing accident when they were young, the two women are accustomed to grief. But they have no idea that their father's death will expose a terrible deception...
For back in London is his wife Sophie and their two sons. Neither family knows of the other's existence, and when news reaches Sophie of Hugh's death her whole world is turned upside down.
Meanwhile, Rowan's marriage is crumbling, and Thea reluctantly finds herself acting as a go-between for her sister and her lover. But, with the onslaught of World War II, the lives of all three women will change for ever. And they must confront the secrets between them before they can seize their chance of happiness...
Reviews / Votes
A fast-moving, complex story * The Times * I have fallen completely in love with Judith Lennox's writing - she's a fantastic storyteller! -- Jill Mansell A beautifully turned, compassionate novel. Judith Lennox's writing is so keenly honest it could sever heartstrings * Daily Mail * Completely unputdownable...a lovely, entrancing book * New Books magazine * A sensitive examination of love and loss by this master storyteller * Choice magazine * A gripping and intelligent romance * Good Book Guide * First rate * Woman and Home * A must-read . . . watching the drama unfold will keep you hooked from start to finish * People's Friend * A master storyteller, filling her elegant, sweeping novels with high passion and human drama * Lancashire Evening Post *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 162 mm
Thickness: 42 mm
Weight
660 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4722-6069-7 (9781472260697)
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Person
Judith Lennox grew up in rural Hampshire and studied at the University of Lancaster, where she met her husband Iain; they have three sons, three grandsons and a granddaughter. Judith lives with her husband in Cambridge.