A fateful game of poker changed the fortunes of two families forever. A home was lost. But what was left behind? 2018. The wedding of Christie Ryan and Martin Blake is only weeks away and River’s End is buzzing with excitement. But when a stranger arrives at Palmerston House, a new mystery arises. How does he know so much about the Ryan family, and what do a nineteenth century diary, a … century diary, a grandfather clock, and an old key have in common?
As a dangerous plot unfolds, long hidden secrets threaten to change everything held dear to the town.
The Secrets of Palmerston House will sweep you on a journey to the past and back, where enduring friendships warm the heart, a sad goodbye brings a new start, and the power of true love shines.
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Great read!
I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole Christie Ryan series from this author. I am looking forward to more.
Where do I start, Firstly this book was like going home to family I have become very close to the characters in this series Christie and Martin, Thomas and Martha, and of course Randall and the towns folk who add so much to the story, again the Author MS Nefri-Clark has taken me on a journey with a beautiful continuing romance with a mystery to uncover that being the secrets of the beautiful historic home in River’s End.
The time has finally arrived for Christie and Martin to have their big day and with plans underway for the wedding Palmerston House is looking forward to a busy time, Elizabeth the owner is thrilled that Angus has arrived back after a dash to the city to sort something out and there is a new guest staying at the house Bernard Cooper, whom long time guest Charlotte seems to be very wary of, and when strange things start to happen and he is so inquisitive about Palmerston House there are a few more people edgy.
Bernie has arrived in River’s end with an old diary belonging to Harry Temple from 1853 and the belief that there are a few things that are owed to him and finding Charlotte there when he arrives seems to give him an edge makes him more cocky, he seems to know a lot about the Ryan family and Palmerston House and takes it upon himself to search for a key which he believes will uncover his inheritance.
This is a book that grabbed me from page one, we go back to 1853 and the first settlers of River’s End and the buildings and discover some stories about the ownership of Palmerston House. There are so many fabulous characters that show strength and love towards each other they are easy to make friends with and of course the edge of your seat suspense as the wedding day arrives. I don’t want to say too much other than this is a book not to be missed and I do recommend it with the first three in the series. MS Nefri-Clark is an author who knows how to write a story that keeps the reader engaged emotionally, her characters are so alive and real, thank you for another keeper. I look forward to more stories about the wonderful people from River’s End, the town of love.
There is supposed to be a wedding; preparations are almost complete, the guests have all arrived; but, a very important person is missing.
We are taken back to events leading to the disappearance, with flashbacks to the 19th century.
A brilliantly written mystery romance set on the coast of rural Victoria in Australia.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this series, and am looking forward to reading more.