The Secret Wife

by Gill Paul Narrated by Laura Kirman, Thomas Judd

Overview

The stories of two very different women, linked by the secrets and lies of history, merge together as past and present weave together in this stunning story of love, loss and resilience.

2016. Kitty, fleeing from a devastating revelation in her own life, finds herself at her great-grandfather's cabin in Lake Akanabee. There she discovers a gorgeous necklace, which leads her uncover to long-buried family secret.

1914. Tatiana, Grand Princess of Russia, falls in love with Dmitri, a Russian solider, as she nurses him back to health. The world is an uncertain place, especially for the Romanov family, and as their romance plays out the world as they know it rapidly crumbles around them.

The stories of two very different women, linked by the secrets and lies of history, merge together as past and present weave together in this stunning story of love, loss and resilience.

The Secret Wife by Gill Paul is a best-selling historical fiction that offers a biographical glimpse into the lives of two women set against the backdrop of 20th-century military warfare. The book, a top-rated fiction, unravels the complexities of royalty during war times, revealing a captivating story of love, loss, and resilience.

For fans of Dinah Jefferies (The Missing Sister), Fiona Valpy (The Cypress Maze), Lucinda Riley (The Shadow Sister), Kristin Hannah (The Women), and Rosanna Ley (The Forever Garden).

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

‘Meticulously researched and evocatively written, this sweeping story will keep a tight hold on your heartstrings until the final page’ Iona Grey‘A cleverly crafted novel and an enthralling story: the heartbreak genuine, the research brilliant. I love the way the present narrative throws light on the past story so that the transitions are smooth. A triumph.’ Dinah Jefferies‘A marvellous story: gripping, romantic and evocative of a turbulent and fascinating time’ Lulu Taylor‘This was just magical. At the last line, tears rolled down my cheeks. Highly recommended.’ Louise Beech'A heart-warming affirmation of the tenacity of human love' Liz Trenow'Gill Paul has crafted a beautiful book. The passages set in Russia in 1914 are so richly described and researched that I felt as if I was living in the pages myself. I adored it.' Amanda Jennings‘This is an intriguing and involving book that explores a really fascinating period in time in a clever and highly enjoyable way. I was hooked into both timelines from the start.’Joanna Courtney, author of The Chosen Queen and The Constant Queen‘A beautiful and moving story, beautifully and movingly told. I read it in just two sittings . . . I enjoyed every page’ John Julius Norwich‘Gill Paul has clearly done her research in this absorbing story that cleverly blends imagination with historical fact. The closeted and ultimately doomed Romanov family have always fascinated, especially the four grand duchesses, and the older strand of this dual narrative story is told by one of the girls' secret loves. Tragic, touching and authentic-feeling.’ Kate Riordan‘A marvellous moving adventure, full of vivid colour and atmospheric detail. If you loved POLDARK you’ll love this!’ Lulu Taylor‘Like VANITY FAIR crossed with POLDARK… Stunning epic’ Claudia Carroll‘A terrific adventure story, full of romance and atmospheric detail – a great escapist read’ Liz Trenow

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170241378
Publisher:	HarperCollins UK
Publication date:	08/25/2016
Edition description:	Unabridged

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