Two women set sail for Australia, bound by a terrible truth.
But only one will make it off the ship.
'The writing is polished and evocative, the twists and turns are surprising, and the characters' stories emotionally compelling'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review
'Stunning . . . Julie Brooks has written an impeccably researched novel with a wonderful sense of history and character . . . I thoroughly recommend it to lovers of historical fiction'
'An incredibly moving story of two women . . . Beautifully written the books draws you in from the start. It's very emotional as the story moves from the different timelines'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review
The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay
is a darkly gripping dual-time novel, with a wealth of twists, turns and secrets, and an absolute book club treat, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Rachel Rhys and Hannah Richell.
'A
sweeping
tale of family secrets, betrayal, jealousy, ambition and forbidden romance . . .
Fans of
The Thorn Birds
and
Downton Abbey
will love
the epic scope of this novel'
ALI MERCER
'I thoroughly enjoyed this
immersive story
which spans both generations and continents. The
evocative details
and i
mpeccable research
make for a delightful reading experience and I can pay it no greater compliment other than to say,
I wish I'd written it
'
KATHRYN HUGHES
'This is an
epic
dual-time novel which draws the reader in right from the start and
keeps you in thrall
until the very last page. The writing is
superb
, the descriptions detailed, lush and
evocative
CHRISTINA COURTENAY
gripping
story full of family secrets: the price of love and loss within two generations . . .
convincing and poignant
LEAH FLEMING
'Rich in
detail - the
complex
mystery
kept me guessing
right up to the last page'
MUNA SHEHADI
...........................................
England, 1919: Rose and Ivy board a ship bound for Australia.
One is travelling there to marry a man she has never met.
One is destined never to arrive.
Australia, 2016: Amongst her late-grandmother's possessions, Molly uncovers a photograph of two girls dressed in First World War nurses' uniforms, labelled 'Rose and Ivy 1917', and a letter from her grandmother, asking her to find out what happened to her own mother, Rose, who disappeared in the 1960s.
Compelled to carry out her grandmother's last wish, Molly embarks on a journey to England to unravel the mystery of the two girls whose photograph promised they'd be 'together forever' . . .
Readers LOVE
:
'This story was gripping and a joy to read'
'A touching and beautifully written story of friendship'
'I was totally gripped from the start, it was well written with good characters and I loved the dual timeline aspect. There was so much going on in this story and I just couldn't put it down'
'An emotional book . . . well written and interesting. I could imagine this book being discussed in book club'
A book a treasures. A wealth of secrets. Look for Julie's next compelling novel,
The Keepsake
.