A Family Secret
- Author Rosie Clarke
- Narrator Gemma Lawrence
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 1 April 2025
- Run Time 8 hours and 39 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Family life fiction, Generational sagas, Historical fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place.
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What to expect
Start reading this emotional instalment in Rosie Clarke's bestselling The Family Feud series! Perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane and Fenella J. Miller ❤️
With the war finally over, the Searles family are left shell shocked and broken.
1946, Stretton Village – Cambridgeshire
Frances is finally about to see her dreams realized as Marcus finally returns from the war. But the threat of her father-in-law and a much-changed Marcus, leave Frances in a perilous situation.
Emily’s lie has trapped her in a new future. She lives in a big house and has a job she loves. But it could all come tumbling down around her if her shocking secret is ever revealed?
Alice believes Daniel will return home to her, but if he does, will he be the same man he was if he does survive?
At home, things have not been plain sailing. Henry hangs onto the family farm by a thread, Connor is growing into a man the family might not recognize and Clay is punished for what he has done.
The war has changed them all. Can they unite and find happiness again?
Previously Published as Promises Made by Linda Sole
Praise for The Family Feud series.
'Another, immensely brilliant book by Rosie Clarke. it had me held from the beginning to the end. I am looking forward to the next in this series' - Reader Review
'Heart warming and wrenching at the same time. Great characters from all sides of society and their private struggles. Good read' - Reader Review
'Really enjoyed this book I couldn’t put it down I carnt wait for the second in the series Rosie Clarke. You are a brilliant author' - Reader Review
'Couldn’t put it down and the author really brought the characters to life. Brilliant story and didn’t want it to end' - Reader Review
'Couldn’t put this down. Good read. Believable characters. I am looking forward to the next book in the series' - Reader Review
'As always a great read. Another great book from Rosie Clarke. As in all of her books you find yourself living the story along with the characters' - Reader Review
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