{"product_id":"the-secret-child-an-emotional-and-gripping-historical-saga","title":"The Secret Child: an emotional and gripping historical saga","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA gripping saga of love, betrayal and secrets that can't stay hidden . . . \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eperfect for fans of Dilly Court, Libby Ashworth and Rosie Goodwin.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKent, 1814\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRespectably married Molly Dawson lives with her husband, head gardener Charlie, on the Woodchurch Manor estate, where they have brought up three delightful daughters. Her life appears idyllic . . . but she has suffered the torment of a secret since she was eighteen years old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a young stranger, fresh out of the Navy, appears at the estate's annual garden party, Molly's life is set to change again, and her close-held secret threatens to break free. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCould he be a suitable match for one of her daughters? Or is this charming young man a threat to her hard-won happiness? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan Molly ever overcome the consequences of a decision she made long ago to find true joy and fulfilment at last?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Lynne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Francis:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An impressively researched Cinderella tale of a sweetly ambitious country girl, deserving of a better life than being her aunt's drudge. I loved this five star book' \u003cb\u003eKay Brellend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An engaging, thoroughly researched tale of youthful naivety and courage in the face of adversity, full of rich detail and imagination. Highly recommended!' RoNA award-winning, bestselling novelist \u003cb\u003eTania Crosse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003eA compelling and captivating historical saga rich in atmosphere, emotion and heart . . . a poignant tale of broken promises, devastating betrayals and triumph over adversity from a master storyteller' \u003ci\u003eGoodreads Reviewer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 368 pages | Published August 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDNERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63984987603293,"sku":"9780349424620","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9780349424620.jpg?v=1774483960","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/the-secret-child-an-emotional-and-gripping-historical-saga","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}