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Summer of Secrets
- Author
- Nikola Scott
- Narrator
- Ellie Heydon, Naomi Frederick
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 6 September 2018
- Run Time
- 10 hours 45 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
'I loved this touching exploration of love and its capacity for consolation and destruction... compelling and satisfying. It was beautifully written' Judith Lennox
The heart-breaking and unforgettable new novel from Nikola Scott about two women born decades apart caught up in dark secrets. Perfect for readers of Dinah Jefferies and Kate Morton.
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...
Praise for Nikola Scott:
'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant' Fabulous
'An intriguing twisting story with a lush opening and beautifully descriptive writing throughout. I loved it' Dinah Jefferies
'Beautifully written' Daily Mail
'Compelling, atmospheric and beautifully written...trembles with family secrets. I adored it' Victoria Fox
'An emotional and involving story' Woman & Home
'A gripping family mystery told in lush, evocative prose' Erin Kelly
(P)2018 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Critics Review
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Praise for Nikola Scott: 'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant'
Fabulous
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An intriguing twisting story with a lush opening and beautifully descriptive writing throughout. I loved it
Dinah Jefferies, author of THE TEA PLANTER'S WIFE
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A delightful debut about family and secrets
Prima
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A compelling family story... beautifully written... evokes vivid pictures of an English summer in the 1950s
Sheila O'Flanagan
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An emotional and involving story
Woman & Home
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Beautifully written
Daily Mail
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A gripping family mystery told in lush, evocative prose
Erin Kelly
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Compelling, atmospheric and beautifully written...trembles with family secrets. I adored it
Victoria Fox
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Delightful...Beautifully written and hugely enjoyable
The People
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Absolutely captivating
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Poignant
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A satisfying tale with characters you wont forget
Sunday Express
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An atmospheric and gripping read
My Weekly
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Wonderful characters and a very moving storyline
Sun
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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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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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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
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The perfect book to lose yourself in.... I found myself completely absorbed in the lives of the sisters both past and present
Over the Rainbow Book Blog
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I really loved this book... The stories weave together seamlessly and are so cleverly aligned it is a joy to read
A Little Book Problem
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Summer of Secrets is a book about family and friendship, secrets, trust and love. A tense read at times, especially in the last chapters. I thoroughly enjoyed it
Portobello Book Blog
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Nikola Scott has a real gift for writing sumptuous, atmospheric fiction, pulling you into her world immediately, keeping you captivated throughout and making it very difficult for you to want to let go by the end
Bibliobeth
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Impossible to put down, utterly compelling, brilliant writing. Highly Recommended!
Hot Brands Cool Places
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I urge you to go out and buy your copy now. I finished it last night and it's all I can think about since... Emotionally charged, heartbreaking and beautiful
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Details
- Author
- Nikola Scott
- Narrator
- Ellie Heydon, Naomi Frederick
- Duration
- 10 hours 45 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 September 2018
- ISBN
- 9781472262066
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: interior life / psychological fiction, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems
Synopsis
'The perfect summer read' Liz Trenow'I loved this touching exploration of love and its capacity for consolation and destruction... compelling and satisfying. It was beautifully written' Judith LennoxThe heart-breaking and unforgettable new novel from Nikola Scott about two women born decades apart caught up in dark secrets. Perfect for readers of Dinah Jefferies and Kate Morton.August 1939At 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...TodayChloe 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...Praise for Nikola Scott:'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant' Fabulous'An intriguing twisting story with a lush opening and beautifully descriptive writing throughout. I loved it' Dinah Jefferies'Beautifully written' Daily Mail'Compelling, atmospheric and beautifully written...trembles with family secrets. I adored it' Victoria Fox'An emotional and involving story' Woman & Home'A gripping family mystery told in lush, evocative prose' Erin Kelly(P)2018 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
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