The Lighthouse Secret

Unraveling the mysteries of the past

Carmel Harrington author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Publishing:30th Jan '25

£9.99

This title is due to be published on 30th January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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The Lighthouse Secret cover

In The Lighthouse Secret, family secrets intertwine across generations, revealing hidden truths that challenge the bonds of love and loyalty in unexpected ways.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Cork coast in 1951, The Lighthouse Secret weaves a tale of love, loss, and hidden truths. The lighthouse-keepers’ wives stand vigil, their hearts heavy with the weight of unspoken secrets as they await the return of their husbands. Amidst the crashing waves and the salty air, a single secret looms large, destined to remain buried for decades. The windswept landscape mirrors the turmoil within, hinting at the stories that lie just beneath the surface, waiting to be uncovered.

Fast forward to 2023 in Maine, where Mollie Kenefick receives a cryptic note that echoes the haunting message: Family secrets never stay buried. This revelation sends her spiraling into a quest for answers, with her only source of information being her grandmother, Beth. However, Beth's solemn vow to keep certain truths hidden complicates Mollie's search. As she delves deeper into the past, the threads of history begin to unravel, revealing connections that span generations.

As the narrative unfolds, The Lighthouse Secret explores the intricate relationships between family members and the lengths they will go to protect one another. With suspense and emotional depth, the novel examines how secrets can shape lives and the inevitable confrontation with the past. Ultimately, it raises the question: how far would you go to uncover the truth, even when it threatens to change everything you thought you knew?

Praise for The Lighthouse Secret

'Carmel truly reigns as the queen of emotional Irish fiction!' AMANDA GEARD

'Evocative and captivating – this really swept me away' ISABELLE BROOM

'A beautiful blend of past and present secrets combined with captivating storytelling' ALEX BROWN

‘Carmel Harrington has once more swept me away on an adventure like no other. The Lighthouse Secret is deliciously uplifting and wonderful! A perfect summer read’ FAITH HOGAN

'Beautifully written in a way that perfectly blends past, present, and characters you truly care about' DEBBIE JOHNSON

'Carmel Harrington is such a wonderfully gifted storyteller, I highly recommend this captivating, warm hug of a book' SAMANTHA KING

'Sweeping, intriguing, warm. Trademark Carmel Harrington' ROISIN MEANEY

'A beautiful, poignant read' RACHAEL ENGLISH

'A warm-hearted, romantic tale that embraces two continents and a lifetime in its engrossing narrative sweep’ RACHEL HORE

ISBN: 9780008528607

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 30mm

Weight: 300g

432 pages