Family secrets never stay buried…

1951, Ireland

On the windswept Cork coast, the lighthouse-keepers’ wives wait, watching the sea. Their husbands are coming home. But one secret can never be revealed.

2023, Maine

Decades later, Mollie Kenefick receives an anonymous note: Family secrets never stay buried. The only person she can ask is her grandmother – however, Beth made a vow that she swore never to break.

But someone knows what happened that summer in 1951, and it seems they’re not happy keeping silent …

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Set in a rural, small town, this fiction piece is a captivating exploration of romance and marriage in the 20th century. The narrative doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of divorce, making it a compelling read.

For fans of Sheila O'Flanagan (Bad Behaviour), Faith Hogan (The Bookshop Ladies), Susanne O'Leary (The Keeper of the Irish Secret), Roisin Meaney (The Anniversary), and Ann O'Loughlin (Secrets of an Irish House).

HarperCollins 2024