A little girl goes missing from Yew Tree Manor - the same house from which a girl vanished decades before. Does the key to the present lie buried even deeper in the past, in the forgotten history of an innocent midwife accused by a family of shocking betrayal? A gripping, heartwrenching story of love, loyalty and family secrets.

From the internationally bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE LETTER and THE MISSING DAUGHTER.
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It all began with a midwife's secret, long buried but if uncovered could save two families from the bitter tragedy that binds them. And prove the key that will free them all...

1969 On New Year's Eve, while the Hiltons of Yew Tree Manor prepare to host the party of the season, their little girl disappears. Suspicion falls on Bobby James, a young farmhand and the last person to see Alice before she vanished. Bobby protests his innocence, but he is sent away. Alice is never found.

Present day Architect Willow James is working on a development at Yew Tree when she discovers the land holds a secret. As she begins to dig deep into the past, she uncovers a web of injustice. And when another child goes missing, Willow knows the only way to stop history repeating itself is to right a terrible wrong...

ARE YOU READY TO DISCOVER THE MIDWIFE'S SECRET? READERS ARE SPELLBOUND:

'I can highly recommend this beautiful tale which is heartbreaking, emotional, gripping, suspenseful and will keep you on the edge of your seat' Real reader review

'The Midwife's Secret is an unputdownable book that grips you from the beginning. Be prepared for plenty of tears throughout, right to the end' Real reader review

'Wow! What a powerful book. This had me hooked from the start. The story spans generations and tells of lies, grief and secrets. It was extremely well written and had you guessing right to the end. Loved the characters and couldn't put this book down' Real reader review

'This story grabbed a hold of me and sucked me in. It was highly captivating, dramatic and emotional . . . I literally could not turn the pages fast enough' Real reader review

'A real heart-pounder! It had intrigue, suspense and lots of twists and turns!! Definitely some jaw-dropping moments! I highly recommend reading this book!' Real reader review

'The story was stunning and heartbreaking. I went to bed at 2am! Can't wait for the next book' Real reader review

'Spellbindingly good! Heartbreak, intrigue, mystery' Real reader review

About the Author
Emily Gunnis previously worked in TV drama and lives in Brighton with her young family. She is one of the four daughters of Sunday Times bestselling author Penny Vincenzi.

Reviews

Praise for Emily Gunnis's bestselling novels: 'Compelling, twisty, heart-wrenching and thought-provoking. A novel that stays with you. I was gripped

-- Sophie Kinsella

Utterly gripping, taut and powerful. An emotionally charged, compulsive, moving novel *****

-- Adele Parks

A great book, truly hard to put down. Fast paced, brilliantly plotted and desperately sad at times - all hallmarks of a bestseller

-- Lesley Pearse

A truly brilliant and moving read. I loved it

-- Karen Hamilton

Captivating and suspenseful

-- Jessica Fellowes
Loss, betrayal and a decades-old secret... BRILLIANT * Heat magazine *



Book Information
ISBN 9781472272058
Author Emily Gunnis
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Headline Review
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 280g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 36mm