On an autumn day in 1909 wealthy young Richard Finborough catches sight of twenty-year-old Isabel Zeale at the harbour at Lynmouth in Devon. Her beauty captivates him. Aware of shameful secrets in her past, Isabel has no intention of letting anyone into her life, but Richard's persistence and ardour eventually win him her trust - and her hand in marriage. The decades pass and Isabel and Richard raise a family through the turbulent times of the First World War and the 1920s. As her children reach adulthood, Isabel is convinced her secret is safe - until an old acquaintance emerges from the shadows, turning her world upside down. To protect the happiness of those she loves most, Isabel must find the courage to confront what came before, and live with the consequences...

A gripping multi-generational family drama set in London and Cornwall, in which the secrets of the past have powerful and emotional repercussions

About the Author
Judith Lennox grew up in rural Hampshire and studied at the University of Lancaster, where she met her husband Iain; they have three sons, three grandsons and a granddaughter. Judith lives with her husband in Cambridge.

Reviews
Praise for Judith Lennox's novels: 'A fast-moving, complex story * The Times *
A beautifully turned, compassionate novel. Judith Lennox's writing is so keenly honest it could sever heartstrings * Daily Mail *
Great, old-fashioned storytelling in the best sense * Daily Express *
A definite contender for Rosamunde Pilcher's crown * Bookseller *


Awards
Short-listed for Romantic Novel of the Year Award 2009.



Book Information
ISBN 9780755331345
Author Judith Lennox
Format Paperback
Page Count 608
Imprint Headline Review
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 488g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 37mm