The second novel in Lynne Francis's family saga trilogy. Prepare to be captured by the story of Alice...

Can uncovering a long forgotten family mystery change your life?

1890 Alice is the sole bread-winner for her family, working at the local cotton mill. But when she suddenly begins to attract the wrong attention, her life begins to spiral out of control...

2018 For Alys, one bad decision after another has left her feeling that her life hasn't quite turned out the way it should have. But when her aunt is suddenly injured and in need of help baking and running her beloved cafe, Alys knows a trip to Yorkshire is just the escape she needs.

In lending a hand, Alys stumbles across a long-buried family mystery and quickly finds herself caught up in uncovering the truth of what happened to her great-great-grandmother Alice...

Alys won't stop until she knows the truth. Will the secrets of her grandmother's past help her to change her own future?

A beautiful and heart-breaking novel, that brings the past and present together in a gripping story of love, loss and hope. Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke and Tracy Rees.

A gripping story of love, loss and a historical mystery finally revealed

About the Author

I grew up in East Yorkshire, spending my time in the sort of rolling countryside featured in David Hockney's more recent works. After acquiring a degree in English Literature from London University I worked in non-fiction publishing. Undertaking a 'Starting to Write' course at Arvon's Lumb Bank reminded me how much I had loved to write as a child and so The Mill Valley Girls novels, inspired by and set in the West Yorkshire landscape, were born. Now I live in the unspoilt East Kent countryside, perfect for writing, walking and inspiration.

Reviews

'A sweeping historical that reminded me of a young Barbara Taylor Bradford.' Netgalley Reviewer

'I absolutely loved reading 'Alice's Secret' and I would wholeheartedly recommend this author and her books to other readers, but particularly to those readers who enjoy reading sagas.' Gingerbook Geek

'definitely one to add to your reading list if you are interested in either historical novels or love sagas' Miss Larabelle

'I fell completely in love with this gorgeous story by Lynne Francis, I wasn't sure what I was expecting when I first went into it but the end result was a book I couldn't put down.' Katie's Book Cave

Book Information
ISBN 9780008290665
Author Lynne Francis
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint One More Chapter
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 300g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 29mm