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August 1939. As a perfect Cornwall summer ends, war is in the air. And a secret changes Maddy Hamilton´s world for ever. Decades later, Chloe MacAllister, with a dark secret of her own, stumbles into Maddy´s life...

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The unforgettable novel from Nikola Scott about two women - born decades apart - each faced with the knowledge that a man in their lives is not what he seems... Perfect for readers of Dinah Jefferies and Kate Morton.

AN EBOOK BESTSELLER

´An atmospheric and gripping read´ My Weekly

´Wonderful characters and a very moving storyline´ Sun

´I was completely enthralled´ Kathryn Hughes

´I loved this touching exploration of love and its capacity for consolation and destruction... compelling and satisfying ´ Judith Lennox

August 1939

At peaceful Summerhill, orphaned Maddy hides from the world and the rumours of war. Then her adored sister Georgina returns from a long trip with a new friend, the handsome Victor. Maddy fears that Victor is not all he seems, but she has no idea just what kind of danger has come into their lives...

Today

Chloe is newly pregnant. This should be a joyful time, but she is fearful for the future, despite her husband´s devotion. When chance takes her to Summerhill, she´s drawn into the mystery of what happened there decades before. And the past reaches out to touch her in ways that could change everything...

What readers are saying about Summer of Secrets:

´An absolute joy... If you only read one book this year I recommend this one´ 5 Star Amazon Reviewer

´Nikola Scott has a magical way of piecing her stories together and has done her characters proud with the way she has written their journeys. An emotionally charged, harrowing and majestic novel´ Kaisha at The Writing Garnet

´Such an intriguing story with a balance of lighter and darker moments. Rich in detail and beautifully told. Five stars from me!´ Rachel at Rae Reads

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Praise for Nikola Scott: ´A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant´ Fabulous

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Scott, Nikola
Born in Germany, Nikola Scott studied English and American literature before moving abroad to work as a fiction editor in New York and London. After over a decade in book publishing, she decided to take the leap into becoming a full-time writer herself. Her debut novel, My Mother´s Shadow, was published in 2017 and has been translated into more than ten languages. Nikola lives in Frankfurt with her husband and two sons.

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