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The House of Hidden Secrets
- Author
- Lauren Westwood
- Narrator
- Laura Kirman
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 15 January 2025
- Run Time
- 11 hours 17 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Historical romance, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Category fiction, Fiction: mashup, Historical crime and mysteries, Contemporary romance
What to expect
Will the secrets of the past be the key to her future?
Alex Hart loves her job as manager of Mallow Court, an historic Elizabethan house. But the discovery of an antique jewelled locket and a long-buried secret changes everything...
From an old diary to a charismatic barrister, a mysterious clockmaker and the darkest hours of the London Blitz, Alex must follow a trail of clues to uncover the truth about her family and their wartime history. But someone is determined to stop her... Who can she really trust?
With her heart hanging in the balance, can Alex solve the mysteries of the past and find the secret to new love?
Readers love The House of Hidden Secrets:
'The perfect combination of mystery, romance and history!' Reader Review
'Good writing and an intriguing plot make this a book to curl up with.' Reader Review
'Had me enthralled from start to finish.' Reader Review
'A wonderfully written book with many twists and turns. I didn't want to put it down.' Reader Review
Please note: This book was previously published as Finding Secrets
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Details
- Author
- Lauren Westwood
- Narrator
- Laura Kirman
- Duration
- 11 hours 17 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 January 2025
- ISBN
- 9781836780038
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Historical romance, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Category fiction, Fiction: mashup, Historical crime and mysteries, Contemporary romance
Synopsis
A spellbinding historical mystery, perfect for readers of Eve Chase, Lulu Taylor and Rachel Burton.Will the secrets of the past be the key to her future?Alex Hart loves her job as manager of Mallow Court, an historic Elizabethan house. But the discovery of an antique jewelled locket and a long-buried secret changes everything...From an old diary to a charismatic barrister, a mysterious clockmaker and the darkest hours of the London Blitz, Alex must follow a trail of clues to uncover the truth about her family and their wartime history. But someone is determined to stop her... Who can she really trust?With her heart hanging in the balance, can Alex solve the mysteries of the past and find the secret to new love?Readers love The House of Hidden Secrets:'The perfect combination of mystery, romance and history!' Reader Review'Good writing and an intriguing plot make this a book to curl up with.' Reader Review'Had me enthralled from start to finish.' Reader Review'A wonderfully written book with many twists and turns. I didn't want to put it down.' Reader ReviewPlease note: This book was previously published as Finding Secrets
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