The Secret Diary: Gripping and emotional WW2 historical fiction (Gripping WW2 historical fiction)

ISBN: 180019515X

Author: Stuart, Anna

Condition: New

Two women. One house. And a wartime secret that spans decadesNorfolk, 1945: Only a few months ago Nancy Jones was fighting for her country as a gunner girl. Now shes struggling to adjust to her responsibilities as a gamekeepers wife. After a whirlwind romance, Nancy is deeply in love with her handsome husband Joe but there is still so much they dont know about each other. When a secret from Nancys war years threatens to resurface, will the terrible truth about the worst night of her life shatter their new marriage?Norfolk, 2019: Devastated by the sudden loss of her husband, Lorna Haynes escapes to the beautiful but crumbling Gamekeepers Cottage. There, she stumbles upon a locked room. When she enters, its like going back in time. A soldiers uniform hangs on the back of the door, the flowery wallpaper still intact, the spindle of the record player frozen and ready to play. At the back of the room, Lorna discovers a red, leather-bound diary in a hidden compartment of a desk drawer.As Lorna battles with heartache, she takes comfort in reading the ink-stained words. Turning the pages of the old book, she learns of the incredible bravery of the woman who lived in the house decades before her. And discovers a shocking wartime secret that will change the course of her own lifeFans of The Nightingale, The Alice Network, and Lilac Girls will love this unforgettable, poignant tale of love, loss and courage during the darkest days of war.Why readers love Anna Stuart:I absolutely LOVE this book it had my heart breaking and tears constantly streaming down my face!... I cant give this enough praise, I genuinely loved it so much A beautiful love story an emotional rollercoaster such a tearjerker you NEED to read this! Curled Up With a Good Book, ?????Oh my heart I love this book a real tearjerker so heart-warming. If you need a little warm hug of a read then this is just perfect. Goodreads reviewer, ?????Oh wow I absolutely loved it once I started it I didn't want to put it down. I have recommended it to all my friends. Goodreads reviewer, ?????It broke my heart and put it back together several times loved the book from the first page to the last. Portobello Book Blog,?????I fell hook, line and sinker for this story Heart-warming not just a book you read, its a book you feel every moment of and is a true treasure. Goodreads reviewer, ?????Grabs you from the first page I didn't want to put it down. My favourite read so far this year. Goodreads reviewer, ?????I absolutely loved this book, and devoured it in one glorious afternoon very highly recommended. Being Anne, ?????Oh my! One truly stunning read I will remember for a very long time. Goodreads reviewer, ?????I absolutely adored this book, I literally couldnt put it down. Goodreads reviewer, ?????A cracking read a moving, compelling story. Novel Delights, ?????Heart-warming, life affirming and an utter joy to read. My Bookish Blogspot, ?????