Description
When journalist Rosa Fernley's ailing gran, Jocelyn, passes on a long-held secret of her past in her dying days, Rosa embarks on a quest to Cornwall to find answers and resolution to free her grandmother from guilt and pain as she leaves this earth.
But in the wild, beautiful landscape of Tintagel, Rosa encounters something she could never imagine as the past comes to life and walks the beaches once more. Unravelling the truth of what happened to the man her grandmother once loved and left leads Rosa on an unexpected journey, one which unlocks not only her gran's secrets, but the secrets of who - and what - Rosa truly is...
This book was previously published as Summer in Tintagel
Readers are loving The Secret Keeper:'My favourite so far from this author. So good I read it in 24 hours as I couldn't put it down!!'
'A story of friendships, love and healing which will keep you wanting to read more'
'Oh my, heart-breaking and beautiful in equal measures... The book has beautifully descriptive passages about the Cornwall coastline and Tintagel, makes you dream of summer holidays'
'Comes with a touch of Cornish magic'
'A wonderful contemporary romantic mystery which I loved...Cornwall is a place of mystery and magic'
'A magical, mystical read set in Tintagel...Highly recommend'
'Gosh where do I start to review this fabulous book. I loved the characters and the beautiful descriptive writing about Tintagel. I also loved the close bond between Rosa and her grandmother Jocelyn'
'A real gem of a story. Atmospheric and full of wonderful characters'
'Such a beautiful story...it has its heartbreaking moments but just stunning'
An emotional, page-turning romance novel brand new for 2023 and with a touch of Cornish magic!
About the Author
Amanda James has written since she was a child and even asked her parents for a typewriter for Christmas. She never imagined her words would ever be published. In 2010 the dream of becoming a writer came true when she had her first short story published.
Originally from Sheffield, Amanda now lives in Cornwall and is inspired every day by the wild and beautiful coastline. She can usually be found playing on the beach with her family, or walking the cliff paths planning her next book.
Reviews
'A delightfully romantic, heartwarming and humorous tale ... cosy, poignant and uplifting all at the same time' Linda Huber
'Characters so delightful they'll stay with you a very long time' Lynda Stacey
'I adored this feel-good read which definitely has the magic touch!' Debbie Viggiano
'A deliciously absorbing tale, with a good sprinkling of magic and well-drawn characters you can't help but care about' Kelly Florentia
Book Information
ISBN 9780008522063
Author Amanda James
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint One More Chapter
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 23mm
