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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 ... Readers are loving this story: 'Once again Carmel has us sitting on the edge of our seats in anticipation' 'Can't praise this book enough' 'Carmel is such an amazing storyteller' 'Totally absorbing from start to finish' 'A truly magical book of love and loyalty'

‘An atmospheric story, sweeping across 80 years’ Sunday Independent

'A warm and beautifully evocative story of family and secrets, love and heartache, with a devastating twist' Alex Brown, bestselling author of A Postcard from Paris

In a sweeping family drama set in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, Rachel Butler returns to her childhood home for the first time since a tragedy shattered her family. While she enjoys her life in a picturesque Dublin coastal village, her heart longs for the beauty and outdoor lifestyle of Hawkes Bay. As she navigates life as a single parent in Malahide, Ireland, memories of her close-knit family and their dream home linger. Rachel is determined to move forward with her children, who are close to their grandparents in familiar surroundings. However, complications arise when the children's grandmother, still mourning, begins to interfere. Rachel's efforts to strengthen her family bonds lead to unexpected challenges, especially when her late husband's parents attempt to mend longstanding rifts, bringing with them a shocking secret. This story explores themes of family, identity, legacy, and the complexities of love and heartache, all set against the backdrop of two contrasting locations. Praise for the author highlights the warmth and emotional depth of the narrative, emphasizing its uplifting and powerful qualities, as well as its evocative portrayal of family dynamics and secrets.

'This book has given me life' Trish Hannon, reader reviewThis is a joyful, uplifting book to remind us how strong we are...no matter how pear-shaped life gets!'Original, funny, moving and brutally honest...perfect for fans of Ruth Jones' Debbie Johnson

A wonderfully life-affirming book...Carmel Harrington writes with such honesty' New York Times bestselling author, Hazel Gaynor

Embraces the spirit and the message of the movie...A must read' - Karolyn Grimes, actress, Zuzu' in It's a Wonderful Life' Beautiful and uplifting...Written with such heart it warms the soul' - Claudia Carroll, bestselling author of `Meet Me in Manhattan'