The gripping and emotional new novel of secrets, romance and betrayal in 1950s London, from the author of MY MOTHER'S SHADOW and THE ORCHARD GIRLS.
Nikola Scott Book order (chronological)
Nikola Scott, a lifelong book enthusiast, spent a decade in editorial roles within the publishing industry before transitioning to a full-time writing career. This deep immersion in the world of books informs her own narrative craft. Now, she dedicates herself to creating compelling fiction that resonates with readers globally. Her work explores intricate character dynamics and engaging plotlines, reflecting a profound love for storytelling.
The Orchard Girls
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
London, 2004. Frankie didn't always have it easy. Growing up motherless, she was raised by her grandmother, who loved her - and betrayed her. For years, the rift between them seemed irreparable. But when their paths suddenly cross again, Frankie is shocked to realise that her grandmother is slowly losing control of her memory. There is a darkness in her past that won't stay buried - secrets going back to wartime that may have a devastating effect on Frankie's own life. Somerset, 1940. When seventeen-year-old Violet's life is ripped apart by the London Blitz, she runs away to join the Women's Land Army. She wants nothing more than to leave her grief behind. But as well as the terror of enemy air raids, the land girls at Winterbourne Orchards face a powerful enemy closer to home. One terrible night, their courage will be put to the test - and the truth of what happened must be kept hidden, for ever . . . PRAISE FOR NIKOLA SCOTT: 'Intriguing, twisting... I loved it' Dinah Jefferies, author of The Tuscan Contessa 'An atmospheric and gripping read.' My Weekly 'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant' Fabulous 'Characters you won't forget'Sunday Express
L'estate dei segreti
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Due donne, nate in decenni diversi, unite da un destino. Agosto 1939: nell'incantevole tenuta di Summerhill in Cornovaglia, la giovane Maddy vive isolata dal mondo e dalla minaccia di guerra. Al ritorno della sua amata sorella Georgiana da un lungo viaggio, Maddy incontra il nuovo amico di quest'ultima, Victor, un giovane cupo che le risulta subito antipatico. Ma Maddy non immagina quanto possa essere grande il pericolo... Settanta anni dopo, un incarico porta la giovane fotografa Chloe a Summerhill. Ha appena scoperto di essere incinta. Una notizia che dovrebbe essere gioiosa, ma i sentimenti di Chloe sono contrastanti. A Summerhill, Chloe si imbatte in un segreto che risale a decenni prima, capace di stravolgere completamente la sua vita...
My Mother's Shadow
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant Fabulous