Summer of Secrets

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What to expect

'The perfect summer read' Liz Trenow

'I loved this touching exploration of love and its capacity for consolation and destruction... compelling and satisfying. It was beautifully written' Judith Lennox

The heart-breaking and unforgettable new novel from Nikola Scott about two women born decades apart caught up in dark secrets. Perfect for readers of Dinah Jefferies and Kate Morton.

August 1939

At peaceful Summerhill, orphaned Maddy hides from the world and the rumours of war. Then her adored sister Georgina returns from a long trip with a new friend, the handsome Victor. Maddy fears that Victor is not all he seems, but she has no idea just what kind of danger has come into their lives...

Today

Chloe is newly pregnant. This should be a joyful time, but she is fearful for the future, despite her husband's devotion. When chance takes her to Summerhill, she's drawn into the mystery of what happened there decades before. And the past reaches out to touch her in ways that could change everything...

Praise for Nikola Scott:

'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant' Fabulous

'An intriguing twisting story with a lush opening and beautifully descriptive writing throughout. I loved it' Dinah Jefferies

'Beautifully written' Daily Mail

'Compelling, atmospheric and beautifully written...trembles with family secrets. I adored it' Victoria Fox

'An emotional and involving story' Woman & Home

'A gripping family mystery told in lush, evocative prose' Erin Kelly

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Critics Review

Praise for Nikola Scott: 'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant'
Fabulous
An intriguing twisting story with a lush opening and beautifully descriptive writing throughout. I loved it
Dinah Jefferies, author of THE TEA PLANTER'S WIFE
A delightful debut about family and secrets
Prima
A compelling family story... beautifully written... evokes vivid pictures of an English summer in the 1950s
Sheila O'Flanagan
An emotional and involving story
Woman & Home
Beautifully written
Daily Mail
A gripping family mystery told in lush, evocative prose
Erin Kelly
Compelling, atmospheric and beautifully written...trembles with family secrets. I adored it
Victoria Fox
Delightful...Beautifully written and hugely enjoyable
The People
Absolutely captivating
www.josbookblog.co.uk
Poignant
www.bookphace.blogspot.co.uk
A satisfying tale with characters you wont forget
Sunday Express
An atmospheric and gripping read
My Weekly
Wonderful characters and a very moving storyline
Sun
Had me captivated from page one right through to the end... Moreish, full of emotion, drama and beautifully written. Highly recommended!!
Books and Me
Nikola Scott has a magical way of piecing her stories together and she has done her characters proud with the way she has written their journeys. An emotionally charged, harrowing and majestic novel
The Writing Garnet
I couldn't tear myself away.... A compelling read. Heartbreaking and emotional, tense and gripping. This was my first book I've read by Nikola but it most definitely won't be the last!
Katie’s Book Cave
The perfect book to lose yourself in.... I found myself completely absorbed in the lives of the sisters both past and present
Over the Rainbow Book Blog
I really loved this book... The stories weave together seamlessly and are so cleverly aligned it is a joy to read
A Little Book Problem
Summer of Secrets is a book about family and friendship, secrets, trust and love. A tense read at times, especially in the last chapters. I thoroughly enjoyed it
Portobello Book Blog
Nikola Scott has a real gift for writing sumptuous, atmospheric fiction, pulling you into her world immediately, keeping you captivated throughout and making it very difficult for you to want to let go by the end
Bibliobeth
Impossible to put down, utterly compelling, brilliant writing. Highly Recommended!
Hot Brands Cool Places
I urge you to go out and buy your copy now. I finished it last night and it's all I can think about since... Emotionally charged, heartbreaking and beautiful
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