The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay
A darkly gripping dual-time novel of family secrets to be hidden at all costs . . .
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Published:23rd Jun '22
Should be back in stock very soon
Two women set sail for Australia, bound by a terrible truth. But only one will make it off the ship.
'The writing is polished and evocative, the twists and turns are surprising, and the characters' stories emotionally compelling'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review
'Stunning . . . Julie Brooks has written an impeccably researched novel with a wonderful sense of history and character . . . I thoroughly recommend it to lovers of historical fiction'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review
'An incredibly moving story of two women . . . Beautifully written the books draws you in from the start. It's very emotional as the story moves from the different timelines'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review
The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay is a darkly gripping dual-time novel, with a wealth of twists, turns and secrets, and an absolute book club treat, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Rachel Rhys and Hannah Richell.
'A sweeping tale of family secrets, betrayal, jealousy, ambition and forbidden romance . . . Fans of The Thorn Birds and Downton Abbey will love the epic scope of this novel' ALI MERCER
'I thoroughly enjoyed this immersive story which spans both generations and continents. The evocative details and impeccable research make for a delightful reading experience and I can pay it no greater compliment other than to say, I wish I'd written it' KATHRYN HUGHES
'This is an epic dual-time novel which draws the reader in right from the start and keeps you in thrall until the very last page. The writing is superb, the descriptions detailed, lush and evocative' CHRISTINA COURTENAY
'A gripping story full of family secrets: the price of love and loss within two generations . . . convincing and poignant' LEAH FLEMING
'Rich in evocative detail - the complex mystery kept me guessing right up to the last page' MUNA SHEHADI
...........................................
England, 1919: Rose and Ivy board a ship bound for Australia.
One is travelling there to marry a man she has never met.
One is destined never to arrive.
Australia, 2016: Amongst her late-grandmother's possessions, Molly uncovers a photograph of two girls dressed in First World War nurses'...
ISBN: 9781472279163
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 32mm
Weight: 278g
400 pages