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From the bestselling author of The Girl In The Picture comes a beautiful new timeslip novel.Berkshire, 1944When Will Bates offers to take ATA pilot Lilian Miles to the dance, he sends her heart into a flutter. But as their relationship progresses, Lilian can’t help but get cold feet. Deep down she’s always known that the secrets locked in her past would weigh heavily on her future happiness…London, 2018Helena Miles loves nothing more than digging into the back stories of celebrity families, making her perfectly suited for her job as a researcher on the hit show Where Did You Come From?. But when handsome superstar Jack Jones sweeps into her life, she unexpectedly finds herself trawling through her own family history.As she explores her family’s past, she discovers that there are far more secrets hidden there than she ever expected… What really happened to her aunt Lilian during the war, and why can’t she open up about it now?An inspirational tale of sisterhood and strength, perfect for fans of Tracy Rees and Kathryn Hughes.Readers love Kerry Barrett:‘All Kerry Barrett's books are brilliant’‘I'd highly recommend this: detective fiction, historical fiction, powerful, moving, thrilling, sometimes comic, always very human.’‘A beautiful story which kept me hooked’‘I would definitely recommend this read, but be warned, you won't want to put it down.’‘Loved the whole story, couldn't put it down’‘Will definitely read more from this author’
A wartime romance in 1944 Berkshire is threatened by the secrets of the past, which resurface in 2018 London. Lilian Miles, an ATA pilot, finds herself drawn to Will Bates, but her apprehension grows as she fears her hidden past will jeopardize their future. Meanwhile, in 2018, researcher Helena Miles delves into her own family history while working on a celebrity show, uncovering long-buried secrets about her aunt Lilian's wartime experiences. The narrative weaves between Lilian's wartime struggles and Helena's contemporary investigation, exploring themes of sisterhood and hidden truths across generations.
The novel is positioned as an inspirational tale of sisterhood and strength, appealing to fans of authors like Tracy Rees and Kathryn Hughes. Reader comments suggest a high level of engagement, with phrases like 'brilliant,' 'hooked,' and 'couldn't put it down' indicating strong reader satisfaction. The blend of historical fiction with a contemporary mystery element appears to resonate, promising a moving and human story. The narrative structure, which interweaves past and present, is likely to keep readers invested in uncovering the central mysteries.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2019-08-20
Publisher:
HQ Digital
ISBN-10:
0008323038
ISBN-13:
9780008323035
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