Secrets Under the Sun
Escape To An Island In The Sun With The Perfect Beach Read
Published on 17. May 2018
400 pages
978-1-5098-1569-2 (ISBN)
Description
Secrets Under the Sun is a stunning romantic mystery by the sea, from Nadia Marks, author of the bestselling Among the Lemon Trees.
The truth will surprise you . . .
On the island of Cyprus, in the small seaside town of Larnaka, three childhood friends have reunited for the funeral of Katerina, the much-loved old woman who had a profound effect on their lives.
Eleni, Marianna and Adonis grew up together, as close as siblings. Although from humble beginnings - a housemaid from the age of thirteen - Katerina's love, wisdom and guidance helped shape them all.
Her loss leaves the friends bereft, but the funeral is not just a time to mourn and remember. Adonis's mother decides that with Katerina's death comes the time to share the family's secrets and answer the riddles of their childhood. A story of deception, forbidden love and undying loyalty unravels. What she reveals will change everything . . .
The truth will surprise you . . .
On the island of Cyprus, in the small seaside town of Larnaka, three childhood friends have reunited for the funeral of Katerina, the much-loved old woman who had a profound effect on their lives.
Eleni, Marianna and Adonis grew up together, as close as siblings. Although from humble beginnings - a housemaid from the age of thirteen - Katerina's love, wisdom and guidance helped shape them all.
Her loss leaves the friends bereft, but the funeral is not just a time to mourn and remember. Adonis's mother decides that with Katerina's death comes the time to share the family's secrets and answer the riddles of their childhood. A story of deception, forbidden love and undying loyalty unravels. What she reveals will change everything . . .
Reviews / Votes
My book of the year. An utterly gripping story of love and family secrets -- Vanessa Feltz on <i>Among the Lemon Trees</i> A sparkling summer read * Woman Magazine * An atmospheric and emotion-packed sunshine odyssey . . . the perfect travelling companion for this year's holiday season * Lancashire Evening Post *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
File size
2,63 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-5098-1569-2 (9781509815692)
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Person
Nadia Marks (nee Kitromilides, which in Greek means bitter lemons), grew up in London but was born in Cyprus where her novel Secrets Under the Sun is set. An ex creative director and associate editor on a number of leading British women's magazines, she is now a novelist and works as a freelance writer for several national and international publications. She is also the author of the bestselling Among the Lemon Trees. She has two sons and lives in North London with her partner Mike.
