A faded photograph. An abandoned house. A wartime secret . . .
From the author of the Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Midnight House, a mesmerising story of love, war, and a mystery that ensnares three generations, sweeping the reader from London to Tasmania and to Ireland. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Lucinda Riley and Eve Chase.
1939: On the eve of war, young English heiress Grace Grey travels from London to the wilderness of Tasmania. Coaxed out of her shell by the attentions of her Irish neighbour, Daniel – Grace finally learns to live. But when Australian forces are called to the frontline, and Daniel with them, he leaves behind a devastating secret which will forever bind them together.
1975: Artist Willow Hawkins, and her new husband, Ben, can’t believe their luck when an anonymous benefactor leaves them a house on the remote Tasmanian coast. Confused and delighted, they set out to unmask Towerhurst’s previous owner – unwittingly altering the course of their lives.
2004: Libby Andrews has always been sheltered from the truth behind her father Ben’s death. When she travels to London and discovers a faded photograph, a long-buried memory is unlocked, and she begins to follow an investigation that Ben could never complete. But will she realise that some secrets are best left buried . . .?
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YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE AMANDA GEARD . . .
‘I loved The Midnight House. Wonderful storytelling’ RACHEL HORE
‘A wonderful tale of family secrets, brimming with lush historical detail’ HAZEL GAYNOR
‘A multi-layered mystery spanning generations, evocative and beautifully written’ TRACY REES
‘I loved it. An intriguing story with wonderful characters’ RACHAEL ENGLISH
‘I really, really loved it. A wonderful mystery. Totally atmospheric and just wonderfully escapist’ LORNA COOK
‘Intriguing, moving and I loved the wat the stories moved back and forth in time’ SINEAD MORIARTY
(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
From the author of the Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Midnight House, a mesmerising story of love, war, and a mystery that ensnares three generations, sweeping the reader from London to Tasmania and to Ireland. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Lucinda Riley and Eve Chase.
1939: On the eve of war, young English heiress Grace Grey travels from London to the wilderness of Tasmania. Coaxed out of her shell by the attentions of her Irish neighbour, Daniel – Grace finally learns to live. But when Australian forces are called to the frontline, and Daniel with them, he leaves behind a devastating secret which will forever bind them together.
1975: Artist Willow Hawkins, and her new husband, Ben, can’t believe their luck when an anonymous benefactor leaves them a house on the remote Tasmanian coast. Confused and delighted, they set out to unmask Towerhurst’s previous owner – unwittingly altering the course of their lives.
2004: Libby Andrews has always been sheltered from the truth behind her father Ben’s death. When she travels to London and discovers a faded photograph, a long-buried memory is unlocked, and she begins to follow an investigation that Ben could never complete. But will she realise that some secrets are best left buried . . .?
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YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE AMANDA GEARD . . .
‘I loved The Midnight House. Wonderful storytelling’ RACHEL HORE
‘A wonderful tale of family secrets, brimming with lush historical detail’ HAZEL GAYNOR
‘A multi-layered mystery spanning generations, evocative and beautifully written’ TRACY REES
‘I loved it. An intriguing story with wonderful characters’ RACHAEL ENGLISH
‘I really, really loved it. A wonderful mystery. Totally atmospheric and just wonderfully escapist’ LORNA COOK
‘Intriguing, moving and I loved the wat the stories moved back and forth in time’ SINEAD MORIARTY
(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
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'A fabulous, immersive read! Right from the start [the] beautifully written, evocative settings swept me away, and wonderful characters, seamless interweave of timelines & layers of mystery kept me enthralled'
Great storytelling . . . The Moon Gate is a richly layered atmospheric story that transports the reader from 00s London to 1970s Tasmania and beyond . . . I was drawn in from the first page
A rich, sweeping mystery . . . beautifully written, atmospheric and intriguing
Magnificent! Cleverly woven plots, storylines and heartbreak . . . I loved it
Divine . . . I relished every single word of this heart-rending story, full of love and sacrifice . . . I'm highly, highly recommending everyone puts it straight to the top of their summer reading list!
Reminiscent of Lucinda Riley . . . twisty, emotional and absorbing