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Summer of Secrets: A compelling and beautifully told tale of love, lies and power
Nikola Scott
Cornwall, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Historical romance
August 1939. As a perfect Cornwall summer ends, war is in the air. And a secret changes Maddy Hamilton's world for ever. Decades later, Chloe MacAllister, with a dark secret of her own, stumbles into Maddy's life...
The unforgettable novel from Nikola Scott about two women - born decades apart - each faced with the knowledge that a man in their lives is not what he seems... Perfect for readers of Dinah Jefferies and Kate Morton.
AN EBOOK BESTSELLER
'An atmospheric and gripping read' My Weekly
'Wonderful characters and a very moving storyline' Sun
'I was completely enthralled' Kathryn Hughes
'I loved this touching exploration of love and its capacity for consolation and destruction... compelling and satisfying ' Judith Lennox
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...
What readers are saying about Summer of Secrets:
'An absolute joy... If you only read one book this year I recommend this one' 5 Star Amazon Reviewer
'Nikola Scott has a magical way of piecing her stories together and has done her characters proud with the way she has written their journeys. An emotionally charged, harrowing and majestic novel' Kaisha at The Writing Garnet
'Such an intriguing story with a balance of lighter and darker moments. Rich in detail and beautifully told. Five stars from me!' Rachel at Rae Reads
Praise for Summer of Secrets: A compelling and beautifully told tale of love, lies and power
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An atmospheric and gripping read - My Weekly
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Had me captivated from page one right through to the end... Moreish, full of emotion, drama and beautifully written. Highly recommended!! - Books and Me
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Praise for Nikola Scott: 'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant' - Fabulous
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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
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A satisfying tale with characters you wont forget - Sunday Express
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Wonderful characters and a very moving storyline - The Sun
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An intriguing twisting story with a lush opening and beautifully descriptive writing throughout. I loved it
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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
Nikola Scott
Nikola Scott started her career in book publishing before she became a writer herself a decade later. Her acclaimed debut novel, My Mother's Shadow, was translated into over a dozen languages and became a long-running bestseller in Norway. Her other novels, Summer of Secrets and The Orchard Girls, were also published widely around the world. Nikola lives in Frankfurt with her husband and two sons.
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