Aphrodite's Child
(2014)(The first book in the Aphrodite's Child series)
A novel by Sarah Catherine Knights
A new life in the sun. A devastating secret. And a marriage that was never as perfect as it seemed.
1992. When Emily and Luke move to an idyllic RAF base in Cyprus, Emily dares to hope for a fresh start. Far from the grey skies of England, she imagines a carefree life of Mediterranean sun and the laughter of the third child she so desperately yearns for.But the close-knit military community is a pressure cooker of gossip and expectations. As Emily struggles to find her place among the other wives, an unexpected encounter sparks a fire she can’t put out—sending her on a path of self-discovery that threatens everything she holds dear.
Then comes the ultimate betrayal: Emily discovers that Luke’s life is built on a lie. As their marriage implodes under the weight of the heat and the truth, tragedy strikes, leaving Emily to pick up the shattered pieces of her heart.
In the wake of an unthinkable loss, Emily must decide: will she let grief break her, or will she find the strength to forge a new life from the ashes?
Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Amanda Prowse, and Victoria Hislop, 'Aphrodite’s Child' is a poignant and heart-wrenching story of betrayal, forgiveness, and the enduring power of a mother’s love.
'Aphrodite’s Child' is the first book in the sweeping, multi-generational Aphrodite Trilogy. Start the Blackwell family saga today.
Genre: Literary Fiction
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