The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay

By: Julie Brooks

Narrated by: Karen Cass

Two women set sail for Australia, bound by a terrible truth. But only one will make it off the ship.

The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay is a darkly gripping dual-time novel, with a wealth of twists, turns and secrets and an absolute book club treat, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Rachel Rhys and Hannah Richell.

England, 1919: Rose and Ivy board a ship bound for Australia.

One is travelling there to marry a man she has never met.

One is destined never to arrive.

Australia, 2016: Amongst her late-grandmother's possessions, Molly uncovers a photograph of two girls dressed in First World War nurses' uniforms, labelled 'Rose and Ivy 1917', and a letter from her grandmother, asking her to find out what happened to her own mother, Rose, who disappeared in the 1960s.

Compelled to carry out her grandmother's last wish, Molly embarks on a journey to England to unravel the mystery of the two girls whose photograph promised they'd be 'together forever'....

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Critic reviews

"A sweeping tale of family secrets, betrayal, jealousy, ambition and forbidden romance.... Fans of The Thorn Birds and Downton Abbey will love the epic scope of this novel." (Ali Mercer)

"I thoroughly enjoyed this immersive story which spans both generations and continents. The evocative details and impeccable research make for a delightful reading experience and I can pay it no greater compliment other than to say, I wish I'd written it." (Kathryn Hughes)

"A gripping story full of family secrets: the price of love and loss within two generations...convincing and poignant." (Leah Fleming)

Difficult to get into

I tried three different times to read this book. The Narration was so fast it was Difficult to listen to and yet when slowed down it was equally annoying. The story line was so difficult to get into. I tried on three different occasions and finally gave up. Unfortunately I tried too long I was not able to return this book