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The Mother’s Secret
- Author
- Karen Clarke
- Narrator
- Kristin Atherton
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 16 January 2025
- Run Time
- 7 hours 52 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
Don't miss the next thrilling read from Karen Clarke, author of My Best Friend's Secret!
'Full of twists and turns' That's Life
Fans of Claire Douglas and Shari Lapena will love Karen Clarke!
Kate and her husband are expecting their first child. Even though it was a surprise, Kate is thrilled and so is her mother, Helen. Kate just needs Helen’s anxieties to ease and for Dan to be on board.
Dan is struggling – he loves Kate, but he is not ready to be a father. With relations between them feeling hostile, the attractive lead singer in Dan’s band offers him a tantalizing escape.
Two weeks before the due date, Kate heads off for an overnight stay at a guesthouse she is designing. When suddenly neither Helen nor Dan can reach her, Helen discloses a dark secret from their past. One that leaves them wondering, has something terrible happened to Kate and the baby?
Readers LOVE The Mother's Secret:‘This psychological thriller will have you gripped from start to finish.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Loved the whole mind-blowing twists and turns full of ginormous secrets. Absolutely brilliant read.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a fantastic read. Read in two sittings, just couldn't put it down.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘One of the best books I've read in a long time. So gripping, highly recommend.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Details
- Author
- Karen Clarke
- Narrator
- Kristin Atherton
- Duration
- 7 hours 52 minutes
- Release Date
- 16 January 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008607616
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Psychological thriller, Classic crime and mystery fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems
Synopsis
Don't miss the next thrilling read from Karen Clarke, author of My Best Friend's Secret! 'Full of twists and turns' That's Life Fans of Claire Douglas and Shari Lapena will love Karen Clarke! Kate and her husband are expecting their first child. Even though it was a surprise, Kate is thrilled and so is her mother, Helen. Kate just needs Helen’s anxieties to ease and for Dan to be on board. Dan is struggling – he loves Kate, but he is not ready to be a father. With relations between them feeling hostile, the attractive lead singer in Dan’s band offers him a tantalizing escape. Two weeks before the due date, Kate heads off for an overnight stay at a guesthouse she is designing. When suddenly neither Helen nor Dan can reach her, Helen discloses a dark secret from their past. One that leaves them wondering, has something terrible happened to Kate and the baby? Readers LOVE The Mother's Secret: ‘This psychological thriller will have you gripped from start to finish.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved the whole mind-blowing twists and turns full of ginormous secrets. Absolutely brilliant read.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a fantastic read. Read in two sittings, just couldn't put it down.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the best books I've read in a long time. So gripping, highly recommend.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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