
Bay of Secrets
Escape to the beaches of Barcelona with this gorgeous romantic read!
Rosanna Ley(Author)
Quercus Publishing
Published on 29. February 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
544 pages
978-1-5294-3154-4 (ISBN)
Description
'Totally spellbinding!' 5* reader review
'The most enthralling book I've read' 5* reader review
'Such a powerful and moving story' 5* reader review
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Spain, 1939
Following the wishes of her parents to keep her safe during the war, a young girl, Julia, enters a convent in Barcelona. Looking for a way to maintain her links to the outside world, she volunteers to help in a maternity clinic. But worrying adoption practices in the clinic force Sister Julia to decide how far she will go to help those placed in her care.
England, 2012
Six months after her parents' shocking death, 34-year-old journalist and jazz enthusiast Ruby Rae has finally found the strength to pack away their possessions and sell the family home. But as she does so, she unearths a devastating secret that her parents, Vivien and Tom, had kept from her all her life.
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SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:
'An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end' Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The Letter
'Sun-soaked escapism' Best
'The perfect holiday companion' Heat
'Loved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read' 5* reader review
'Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' Candis
'On so many levels a fantastic read' 5* reader review
'A fascinating story with engaging themes' Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife
'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors' 5* reader review
'The most enthralling book I've read' 5* reader review
'Such a powerful and moving story' 5* reader review
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Spain, 1939
Following the wishes of her parents to keep her safe during the war, a young girl, Julia, enters a convent in Barcelona. Looking for a way to maintain her links to the outside world, she volunteers to help in a maternity clinic. But worrying adoption practices in the clinic force Sister Julia to decide how far she will go to help those placed in her care.
England, 2012
Six months after her parents' shocking death, 34-year-old journalist and jazz enthusiast Ruby Rae has finally found the strength to pack away their possessions and sell the family home. But as she does so, she unearths a devastating secret that her parents, Vivien and Tom, had kept from her all her life.
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SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:
'An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end' Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The Letter
'Sun-soaked escapism' Best
'The perfect holiday companion' Heat
'Loved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read' 5* reader review
'Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' Candis
'On so many levels a fantastic read' 5* reader review
'A fascinating story with engaging themes' Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife
'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors' 5* reader review
Reviews / Votes
Vividly written with a compelling storyline, this is top escapism * Closer * I loved the sultry sensuous feeling . . . A fascinating story with engaging themes * Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife * A perfect holiday read, to be devoured in one sitting * The Lady * A great page-turner * Lucinda Riley, bestselling author * A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read! * Red Online * An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end * Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The Letter * A beautifully crafted slice of escapist fiction * Heat * Compelling * Hello *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 130 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
376 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5294-3154-4 (9781529431544)
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E-Book
04/2013
1st Edition
Quercus
€3.99
Available for download
Person
Rosanna Ley works as a creative writing tutor and has written many articles and stories for national magazines. Her writing holidays and retreats take place in stunning locations in Spain and Italy. When she is not travelling, Rosanna lives in West Dorset by the sea.