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Ellen looked into her daughter’s green eyes. Her chest felt tight, and her heart was cracking. If only she could be sure her secret was safe. If only she could go home to Ireland…
New York, 1933.Ellen looks at her sleeping husband and precious daughter for the last time. They have longed to return home to Ireland for many years, but now the time has come, and the boat is ready to leave. But Ellen knows the dark secret she hides means she can never go back. Heart breaking into a million little pieces, she kisses her little girl goodbye and lays a precious turquoise necklace down beside her head, before fleeing into the night.
Ireland, years later. Mairead’s world is falling apart. Recently separated, she has returned home to nurse her dying mother, Brigid. As Brigid passes, she calls out for her mother, Ellen, a woman Mairead knows nothing about.
All alone in the world, Mairead is stricken with guilt that she couldn’t honour her mother’s last wish. She travels to New York, the last place her grandmother was seen, clutching all that she has of her – a stunning turquoise necklace and a small black-and-white photograph. Mairead’s search leads her across America to Arizona where she discovers that Ellen was on the run, a wanted woman, accused of a terrible crime.
Mairead can’t believe that the young woman with laughing eyes and an innocent smile could have such a dark past. But as she uncovers the secrets and lies that forced her grandmother to abandon her only daughter, will Mairead’s own future be ruined by the shadows of her family’s secrets?
Be transported to the wild west coast of Ireland by this beautiful read about the sacrifices a mother will make to protect her child. Fans of The Light Between Oceans and Lisa Wingate will adore this heartbreaking book.
What everyone’s saying about Noelle Harrison:
‘Make sure you have the tissues handy when reading this book as you will need them! What an emotional journey… I could not put it down until I had read that final page… had me so captivated… a heartbreaking tale’ Once Upon a Time Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A heartbreaking story that you can’t put down. I was reading it every spare second I got until I finished it!… I’m in awe of this compelling powerful story… A magnificent 5 star read!’ Rachel Bustin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I have just finished Noelle’s stunning book. It is gripping, beautiful, moving and unforgettable. Readers, you are in for a TREAT!’ Sinéad Moriarty, bestselling author of Me and My Sisters
‘This book was so good. I didn't want to put it down!… the storyline sucked you into it and made you feel like you were really there.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a totally fantastic book, totally captivating from the very first page… I can't praise this book enough.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I read this wonderful book in a single sitting, only reluctantly putting it down when absolutely necessary.’ Books ’n Banter, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Romance
New York, 1933.Ellen looks at her sleeping husband and precious daughter for the last time. They have longed to return home to Ireland for many years, but now the time has come, and the boat is ready to leave. But Ellen knows the dark secret she hides means she can never go back. Heart breaking into a million little pieces, she kisses her little girl goodbye and lays a precious turquoise necklace down beside her head, before fleeing into the night.
Ireland, years later. Mairead’s world is falling apart. Recently separated, she has returned home to nurse her dying mother, Brigid. As Brigid passes, she calls out for her mother, Ellen, a woman Mairead knows nothing about.
All alone in the world, Mairead is stricken with guilt that she couldn’t honour her mother’s last wish. She travels to New York, the last place her grandmother was seen, clutching all that she has of her – a stunning turquoise necklace and a small black-and-white photograph. Mairead’s search leads her across America to Arizona where she discovers that Ellen was on the run, a wanted woman, accused of a terrible crime.
Mairead can’t believe that the young woman with laughing eyes and an innocent smile could have such a dark past. But as she uncovers the secrets and lies that forced her grandmother to abandon her only daughter, will Mairead’s own future be ruined by the shadows of her family’s secrets?
Be transported to the wild west coast of Ireland by this beautiful read about the sacrifices a mother will make to protect her child. Fans of The Light Between Oceans and Lisa Wingate will adore this heartbreaking book.
What everyone’s saying about Noelle Harrison:
‘Make sure you have the tissues handy when reading this book as you will need them! What an emotional journey… I could not put it down until I had read that final page… had me so captivated… a heartbreaking tale’ Once Upon a Time Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A heartbreaking story that you can’t put down. I was reading it every spare second I got until I finished it!… I’m in awe of this compelling powerful story… A magnificent 5 star read!’ Rachel Bustin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I have just finished Noelle’s stunning book. It is gripping, beautiful, moving and unforgettable. Readers, you are in for a TREAT!’ Sinéad Moriarty, bestselling author of Me and My Sisters
‘This book was so good. I didn't want to put it down!… the storyline sucked you into it and made you feel like you were really there.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a totally fantastic book, totally captivating from the very first page… I can't praise this book enough.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I read this wonderful book in a single sitting, only reluctantly putting it down when absolutely necessary.’ Books ’n Banter, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Romance
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