"‘What a page turner!' Daisy Wood, author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris
'A delicious Art Deco novel with a delightfully acerbic heroine.' Marius Gabriel, author of The German Daughter
'Original and immersive.' Eva Glyn, author of An Island of Secrets
In a bookshop nestled in the sprawling streets of Lisbon, a shopkeeper leads a double life…
Looking for a new start after her father’s death, Lara Hope arrives in Lisbon in search of a family she’s never met.
As war storms across Europe, Lara finds solace and belonging in her landlady’s tranquil bookshop in one of the most beautiful corners of the city.
But when she witnesses a customer secretly swapping a book, she realises the bookshop is not all it seems. Lara is plunged into a labyrinthine world of mystery and facades, encountering new friends, an unexpected romance, and even royalty… Is she prepared to risk it all for this new life?
Readers love The Bookshop of Secrets:
'The ending left me wanting more…these characters are too engaging and too ingenious to disappear into the ether' Historical Novel Society
‘I lapped it up!’ Eliza Graham
'A must-read for historical fiction fans and for me, Kerry Barrett’s best book yet.' Annie Lyons
'A gripping ‘what if’ tale with a larger-than-life heroine at its heart.' Tessa Harris
'This book was an absolute joy. I didn’t want to finish it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I adored this novel and found it hard to put down. The plot unfolds with ease and you easily warm to the characters.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Beautifully written.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'An exceptional read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
"Ein kleines Hotel am Ufer des Loch Ness. Eine verschwundene Frau. Die fieberhafte Suche nach ihrem Geheimnis.
Loch Ness, 1933: Nach einem schrecklichen Unglück will die junge Hannah ihrer lieblosen Ehe entfliehen. Sie findet Zuflucht in einem kleinen Hotel mitten in den schottischen Highlands. Dort begegnet sie dem Reporter Angus und fasst Vertrauen zu ihm. Er hilft ihr dabei, sich ihren Traum von einem Leben als Journalistin zu erfüllen. Doch als kurz darauf ein seltsames Ungeheuer im See gesichtet wird, strömen Reporter in den kleinen Ort, und Hannah fürchtet um ihre Sicherheit. Denn sie hat ein Geheimnis, das ihr gefährlich werden könnte ...
2022: Im Leben der erfolgreichen True-Crime-Podcasterin Scarlett läuft vieles nicht so, wie sie es sich wünscht: Ihre Beziehung geht in die Brüche, in ihrer WG fühlt sie sich unwohl, und ihr Chef nimmt sie nicht ernst. Dann soll sie für ihren Podcast nach einer vor Jahren verschwundenen Frau forschen, die angeblich etwas mit dem Tod ihres berühmten Mannes zu tun hat. Kurzentschlossen macht Scarlett sich auf den Weg zum Ufer des Loch Ness, um dort nach den Spuren der verschwundenen Hannah zu suchen.
Die emotionale Geschichte zweier nach Selbstbestimmung strebender Frauen, inmitten der schottischen Highlands - atmosphärisch und voller Wendungen, für die Hörer:innen von Lucinda Riley, Kate Morton und Kate Riordan."
"'This moving story is not to be missed.' Candis
A forgotten past. A garden full of secrets. A mystery to be uncovered.
1943.
With her best friend having recently joined the Land Army and her mother lost in grief after the death of her father early in the war, Gloria is lonely. When she finds an unlikely kindred spirit in Jerome, an American soldier stationed in her Cotswolds village, Gloria begins to fall in love. But conflict between the soldiers and the villagers lead to an impossible choice with devastating consequences.
Present day.
After their dreams of starting a family are crushed, Philippa and her husband Marco need a fresh start. Focusing on repairing the crumbling walls and leaking roof of the Cotswolds house they impulsively bought seems easier work than repairing their relationship. When Philippa finds a hidden memorial hidden deep in the garden, the discovery only pushes them further apart. But as Philippa determines to uncover the truth behind the memorial, could the secrets it reveals be the key to finally putting their heartbreak to rest?
Don’t miss this sweeping dual-timeline historical novel from the author of The Girl in the Picture and The Book of Last Letters, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy and Lorna Cook.
Readers LOVE The Garden of Lost Secrets!
'I love a dual timeline story, and this is a really captivating one… Loved it.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A thought provoking dual timeline novel… an excellent read.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book was an absolute joy. I didn’t want to finish it. I look forward to reading more books by this author.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book has heartache and joy and it was an absolute pleasure to read.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What a wonderful book full of wonderful characters.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
"Die Magie der letzten Zeilen.
London, 1940. Als die Krankenschwester Elsie einem Patienten anbietet, seiner Familie einen tröstenden Brief zu schreiben, hat sie eine Idee. Sie beginnt ein Buch mit letzten Briefen: Botschaften, die im schlimmsten Fall an die Angehörigen verwundeter Soldaten geschickt werden sollen, damit niemand ohne einen letzten Abschied zurückbleibt. Doch eine Nachricht wird Elsies Leben für immer verändern. Kann sie die Kraft aufbringen etwas Undenkbares zu tun, als ein Patient eine folgenschwere Bitte äußert?
London, Gegenwart. Stephanie hat viele Menschen, mit denen sie gerne sprechen würde: ihren entfremdeten Bruder, mit dem sie zuletzt im Zorn gesprochen hat oder ihre Großmutter, die aufgrund ihrer Demenz nur noch gelegentlich klar genug ist, um zu sprechen. Als Stephanie ein Buch mit Briefen aus der Kriegszeit entdeckt, wird ihr die Bedeutung der letzten Worte bewusst - und sie entdeckt die Geschichte einer geheimen Liebe, einer verzweifelten Entscheidung und des unvorstellbaren Mutes einer Frau ...
Ein bewegender und fesselnder historischer Roman von der Autorin von 'Das Klippenhaus'. Perfekt für Fans von Lucinda Riley, Jodi Picoult und Kate Morton."
"‘I just loved everything about this book… Ticked all the boxes for the perfect read.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1933. Hannah Snow is fleeing her unhappy marriage when she finds herself in a small hotel on the banks of Loch Ness. But when a monster is spotted in the depths of the waters, the press descends – and Hannah finds her hiding place is discovered. Someone has been looking for Hannah, and when they find her events will take a devastating turn…
Present day. True crime podcaster Scarlett finds herself intrigued by the mystery of Hannah Snow, wife of a promising government minister who disappeared in 1933 – just months before her husband also went missing, presumed dead. As Scarlett works to uncover the truth, she discovers a tragic family secret, and a story as murky as the depths of the loch where Hannah and her husband were last seen…
From the bestselling author of The Book of Last Letters, get transported to Scotland in The Missing Wife, a gripping and emotional dual timeline historical novel, perfect for fans of Lorna Cook and Dinah Jeffries.
Readers LOVE The Missing Wife!
‘I absolutely loved this book… An enthralling story that kept you guessing… An unexpected gem.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a great book! I’ve finished it in 2 days, absolutely loved every bit of it… Beautifully written and so easy to read. I’m off to find some more from this author!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I read this in less than a day… A brilliant read, uplifting and just a great story.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Enthralling and absorbing and I loved it. Definitely recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I really enjoyed this book… Gripping story, well written and researched. Highly recommended.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A pleasure to read and incredibly engaging… Undoubtedly a “just one more chapter” type of book… Quite possibly my most favourite book of 2022.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Kept me up way past my bedtime as I needed to know what happened… Definitely recommended for those who enjoy a mystery.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Great fun. Tragedy, romance, and history all mixed up together… Fast paced and very absorbing.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
"Ein Haus auf den Klippen. Das Schicksal zweier Frauen. Jahrhunderte voller Geheimnisse.
Die Küste von East Sussex, 1855.
Violet Hargreaves ist die einzige Tochter eines verwitweten Industriellen und leidenschaftliche Malerin. Ihr Vater jedoch unterstützt diese Begabung nicht und verbietet ihr das Malen. Dann trifft Violet am Strand den geheimnisvollen und gutaussehenden Edwin. Der junge Mann bestärkt sie in ihrer Begabung und Violet erliegt seinem Charme. Doch dann nehmen schreckliche Ereignisse ihren Lauf ...
Die Küste von East Sussex, 2016
Für die Thriller-Autorin Ella Daniels ist das Haus auf den Klippen, in das sie mit ihrer Familie gezogen ist, der perfekte Ort, um ihre Schreibblockade zu überwinden. Doch in dem Haus herrscht eine merkwürdige Atmosphäre. Als Ella dann das Porträt einer schönen jungen Frau namens Violet Hargreaves entdeckt, die einst spurlos verschwand, ist sie fest entschlossen herauszufinden, was passiert ist. Doch um Violets Schicksal aufzuklären, muss sich Ella ihrer eigenen Geschichte stellen ...
Ein ergreifendes Familiengeheimnis für die Fans von Kate Riordan, Tracy Rees, Kate Morton und Lucinda Riley."
"‘Heart-breaking but so uplifting – Kerry really is a hugely talented voice.’ Nicola Cornick, author of The Forgotten Sister
Inspired by an incredible true story, this is an unforgettable novel about love, loss and one impossible choice…
London, 1940
When nurse Elsie offers to send a reassuring letter to the family of a patient, she has an idea. She begins a book of last letters: messages to be sent on to wounded soldiers’ loved ones should the very worst come to pass, so that no one is left without a final goodbye.
But one message will change Elsie’s life forever. When a patient makes a devastating request, can Elsie find the strength to do the unthinkable?
London, present day
Stephanie has a lot of people she’d like to speak to: her estranged brother, to whom her last words were in anger; her nan, whose dementia means she is only occasionally lucid enough to talk.
When she discovers a book of wartime letters, Stephanie realises the importance of our final words – and uncovers the story of a secret love, a desperate choice, and the unimaginable courage of the woman behind it all…
A moving and compelling historical novel from the author of The Girl in the Picture, perfect for fans of The Nightingale and The Keeper of Happy Endings.
Readers LOVE The Book of Last Letters!
‘I loved this book from beginning to end. It was one of those books that you just couldn't put down… One of the best books I have read.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A blinder of a novel. A brilliant story that at times is heartwarming and yet at other times heartbreaking.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A gripping and emotional read that will stay with me for a long time.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An incredible read and I absolutely loved it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An absolutely beautiful book… It’s a definite read and read again for me.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a beautiful story. It took me on an emotional rollercoaster… I couldn't put it down.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Gripping… Such a wonderful read.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
"The truth can be dangerous in the wrong hands…
1661, North Berwick, Scotland
One stormy night, healer Honor Seton and her daughter Alice are summoned to save the town lord's wife – but they're too late. A vengeful crusade against the Seton women leads to whispers of witchcraft all over town. Honor hopes her connections can protect them from unproven rumours and dangerous accusations – but is the truth finally catching up with them?
Present day, North Berwick, Scotland
After an explosive scandal lands her husband in prison, Tess Blyth flees Edinburgh to start afresh in Thistle Cottage. As she hides from the media’s unforgiving glare, Tess is intrigued by the shadowy stories of witchcraft surrounding the women who lived in the cottage centuries ago. But she quickly discovers modern-day witch hunts can be just as vicious: someone in town knows her secret – and they won’t let Tess forget it…
A hauntingly compelling timeslip novel from the author of The Girl in the Picture, perfect for fans of The Forgotten Village and The Witchfinder’s Sister.
Readers LOVE The Secrets of Thistle Cottage!
‘A beautifully written book and a gripping tale, frightening at times, funny at times, but a most enjoyable read.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars
‘I loved this book! Historical fiction and a thriller to boot!’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars
‘Great stories of witchcraft… unexpected turns along the way… This has everything.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars
‘The Secrets of Thistle Cottage offers the reader a trip to a lovely coastal location and then pulls you in to a time warp… a great book… but be prepared to read it in one go.’ – NetGalley Reviewer
‘I enjoyed the different timelines. This has some witchcraft added in the mix and was so dang good!’ – NetGalley Reviewer
‘An enjoyable read… The author sets the scene with eerie and atmospheric detail.’ – NetGalley Reviewer"
"‘I loved this book! I was hooked from the start… I devoured this.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
Only she knows the truth. Only she can save them.
1799
Emily Moon lives with her mother in an inn on a clifftop in the darkest reaches of Cornwall. After her father mysteriously disappears, her mother finds solace at the bottom of a bottle, and the only way to keep afloat is to turn a blind eye to the smugglers who send signals from the clifftops. But Emily knows that the smugglers killed her father to ensure his silence, and she will not let his murder go unpunished…
Present day
After a case ends in tragedy, police officer Phoebe Bellingham flees to Cornwall for a summer of respite. But rather than the sunny Cornwall of her dreams, she finds herself on storm-beaten cliffs, surrounded by stories of ghosts and smugglers – and the mysterious Emily Moon, who vanished without a trace over two centuries ago. As rain lashes down around her, Phoebe determines to find the truth behind the rumours – but what she uncovers will put herself in danger too…
A haunting and moving timeslip novel perfect for fans of The Girl in the Letter, The Forgotten Village and The Witchfinder’s Sister.
Readers LOVE The Smuggler’s Daughter!
‘Gripping and unputdownable… A brilliantly told story and one I keep thinking about since I finished reading it.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘Creepy, atmospheric and gripping, a really great read.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘Ticked all of the boxes for me… One of those books that draws you in straight away… I found it difficult to put down.’ NetGalley reviewer
‘Atmospheric and gothic… Gives you the odd shiver up your spine… A really enjoyable read.’ NetGalley reviewer
‘An intriguing story full of adventure, imaginative characters, history, and beautiful Cornwall scenes.’ NetGalley reviewer
‘I could literally hear and smell the waves crashing on the rocks… Kept me gripped throughout… Twists along the way.’ Yeah Lifestyle"
"‘Incredible… I was enraptured through every single part of it… Made me feel quite emotional… Fabulous read.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
London, 1910. Twenty-one-year-old Esther Watkins would do anything for the Suffragette cause. Imprisoned, force-fed and beaten, she is determined to fight for what she believes is right – no matter what it costs her. With new love Joseph by her side, will she get the better future she dreams of?
Kent, 2019. With her marriage in tatters, school teacher Lizzie Armstrong moves to sleepy Elm Heath for a fresh start, and her pupils and the community soon steal her heart. So when the school is threatened with closure Lizzie knows she has to fight, and she looks to the school’s founder for inspiration.
What makes Esther, born and bred in London, a proud Suffragette, suddenly leave the city and escape to Elm Heath? And when Lizzie uncovers Esther’s heartbreaking secret, could it give her the strength she needs to save not just the school, but her new beginning too?
A heart-wrenching and uplifting novel for fans of Emily Gunnis, Kathleen McGurl and Kathryn Hughes.
Readers LOVE The Secret Letter!
‘Love love love this book!’ Kathleen McGurl, USA Today bestselling author of The Forgotten Secret
‘Pulls you in right away from the first few pages… Hard to put down… I really enjoyed this book.’ NetGalley reviewer
‘Beautiful and heart-wrenching and so impossible to put down!’ NetGalley reviewer
‘A great read!… Have tissues handy! I highly recommend!’ NetGalley reviewer
‘I absolutely adored this book.’ NetGalley reviewer
‘Amazing book!’ NetGalley reviewer
‘Perfectly paced and plotted… I soon found myself lost in the characters’ world and reluctant to put the book down… Brilliant.’ Over the Rainbow Book Blog
‘Sucked me in… I had a hard time putting it down.’ NetGalley reviewer
‘This book honestly has it all… Shocking, heart-warming, funny and superbly researched.’ Readers Enjoy Authors’ Dreams"
"From the bestselling author of The Girl In The Picture comes a beautiful new timeslip novel.
Berkshire, 1944
When Will Bates offers to take ATA pilot Lilian Miles to the dance, he sends her heart into a flutter. But as their relationship progresses, Lilian can’t help but get cold feet. Deep down she’s always known that the secrets locked in her past would weigh heavily on her future happiness…
London, 2018
Helena Miles loves nothing more than digging into the back stories of celebrity families, making her perfectly suited for her job as a researcher on the hit show Where Did You Come From?. But when handsome superstar Jack Jones sweeps into her life, she unexpectedly finds herself trawling through her own family history.
As she explores her family’s past, she discovers that there are far more secrets hidden there than she ever expected… What really happened to her aunt Lilian during the war, and why can’t she open up about it now?
An inspirational tale of sisterhood and strength, perfect for fans of Tracy Rees and Kathryn Hughes.
Readers love Kerry Barrett:
‘All Kerry Barrett's books are brilliant’
‘I'd highly recommend this: detective fiction, historical fiction, powerful, moving, thrilling, sometimes comic, always very human.’
‘A beautiful story which kept me hooked’
‘I would definitely recommend this read, but be warned, you won't want to put it down.’
‘Loved the whole story, couldn't put it down’
‘Will definitely read more from this author’"
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