‘A chiller with a puzzling mystery that manages to be a tearjerker too. Prepare for sleepless nights’ GraziaEven the deepest-buried secrets can find their way to the surface…Moments before she dies, Nicola’s grandmother Betty whispers to her that there are babies at the bottom of the garden. Nicola’s mother claims she was talking nonsense. However, when Nicola’s daughter finds a bone while … talking nonsense. However, when Nicola’s daughter finds a bone while playing in Betty’s garden, it’s clear that something sinister has taken place.
But will unearthing painful family secrets end up tearing Nicola’s family apart?
The new emotionally-charged suspense novel from Linda Green, the bestselling author of While My Eyes Were Closed and After I’ve Gone
‘Emotionally moving. A thought-provoking page turner with a poignant three-generational link.’ Jane Corry, author of The Dead Ex, The Sunday Times Bestseller.
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What readers are saying about the ‘unmissable’ Richard & Judy pick:
‘A heartbreaking story about loss and love’
’Fast-paced with in-depth characters and spooky surroundings, it ticked all my boxes’
’I sobbed my heart out. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author’
’Dark, intriguing and heart-breaking. First book I’ve read by this author but certainly won’t be the last’
‘I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book’
’Beautifully written, deeply moving and highly recommended!’
‘A heart-breaking story of secrets, loss and regret’
‘A great tense read! Full of gripping moments and twists and turns’
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Family secrets are sometimes better left buried. But in this case, our protagonist couldn’t let go–to her regret when she discovers what she has unleashed. The present tense immediacy (which can be annoying) worked well in this case. Being old enough to have seen society’s norms change over the past 50 years or so, this story brought reminders of what women have had to endure.
Very interesting book!
Linda Green has done a wonderful job weaving the stories of four generations of women and illuminating how social morals and attitudes can have a devastating effect on the lives we lead. These stories will tug at your emotions…regret, anger, pain BUT also inspire you and give you hope at the same time. How much are you willing to sacrifice to hide or find the truth? Knowing it can possibly hurt those near and dear to you, which would you choose? Hide or reveal the truth? This book will intrigue you and touch your soul. The stories are so true to life. It was hard to put the book down. Take the journey!!!
What a GREAT read!
Lots of twists. Didn’t want to put it down.
Could not put it down
This book was a page turner….unpredictable and a thriller…I really liked it!
This was a great book. Another good read. Had a hard time putting this down.
Was surprised at the end. Lots of twists and turn.
Story kept reader guessing until end. Wanted to keep reading to figure out answers.
A great read that I did not want to put down!
I had to make myself finish it! Not my speed!
There were some interesting twists and turns so al in all not a bad read – a little drawn out
Totally unpredictable. When you think you’ve got it figured out, you find you haven’t even come close and get a heart-breaking surprise when the ends are connected.
This book is beyond brilliant! It is packed with emotion, love, hate, shame, and everything in between. From start to finish you are picking out pieces of information, tidbits of hints that give you an idea of the depth of secret that is hidden, amongst this family, but you could never guess the entirety of it, and the ending sweeps over you like a tidal wave of emotion and understanding.
Green has created a beautifully written masterpiece that dares to touch on subjects that affect families, and women in particular, and have done for generations. To further that, she goes on to show just how much these taboo subjects carry on to affect not only the lives of the character in question, but the lives of future generations, through the actions of the original generation to how it changes the way the future generations think, act and even live their lives. It is almost overwhelming to look at how much these ladies have had their lives change, based on the past actions of others.
The characters have been masterfully created, really giving us the depth, personality and character that is needed for a book as touching as this. We are never left questioning any of their words of actions, as Green has ensured that all gaps are filled and you are truly given enough to connect fully with the characters.
The pace is done perfectly. It gives us plenty of time to take in the breadth of the storyline and the true meaning behind what is taking place. We are also given slightly faster paced moments, to really give us the opportunity to feel swept along in their story. I think this blend is excellent as it kept the story feeling like real life.
Overall, this is a wonderful read. It is full of twists and very touching subjects, all blended together to give a very unique and suspenseful read. It is definitely one that can’t be missed!