The Forgotten Secret, Kathleen McGurl
The Forgotten Secret, Kathleen McGurl
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The Forgotten Secret

Author: Kathleen McGurl

Narrator: Melanie MacHugh

Unabridged: 10 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ Digital

Published: 04/01/2019


Synopsis

Can she unlock the mysteries of the past? Readers LOVE ! A country at war It’s the summer of 1919 and Ellen O’Brien has her whole life ahead of her. Young, in love and leaving home for her first job, the future seems full of shining possibility. But war is brewing and before long, Ellen and everyone around her are swept up by it. As Ireland is torn apart by the turmoil, Ellen finds herself facing the ultimate test of love and loyalty. A long-buried secret A hundred years later and Clare Farrell has inherited a dilapidated old farmhouse in County Meath. Seizing the chance to escape her unhappy marriage she strikes out on her own for the first time, hoping the old building might also provide clues to her family’s shadowy history. As she sets out to put the place – and herself – back to rights, she stumbles across a long-forgotten hiding place, with a clue to a secret that has lain buried for decades. For fans of Kate Morton and Gill Paul comes an unforgettable novel about two women fighting for independence. ‘ I can’t begin to find the right words to describe … Had me hooked from the first few pages… Unputdownable.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘A story you really live, wonderfully told… ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘A compelling and gripping story that will … I highly recommend it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ It was wonderful… ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Just so delightful… Such a wonderful book and .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I am totally lost for words… and will be telling family and friends to read this .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Reviews

Goodreads review by Berit☀️✨ on March 11, 2019

An Absorbine tale that exquisitely weaves together present and past! Kathleen McGurl has skillfully threaded together an intriguing story that truly captivated me. This book introduced me to a lot of Irish history that I had not previously known. I love when a book educates me about something and ho......more

Goodreads review by Karren on August 21, 2021

Ellen O’Brien has started working as a maid for Madame Emily Carlton at her grand house and her father’s happy she’s bringing in a wage. The future looks promising for Ellen, James Gallagher has returned home to Clonamurty Farm and the young couple are in love. But, Ireland’s on the brink of war, an......more

Goodreads review by Kirsty ❤️ on March 13, 2019

I have so many good thoughts about this book. Firstly lets talk history and politics. I grew up in 70's England and remember the Troubles as they were then but as with most British history lessons in schools they tend not to focus on things that don't go well so I don't recall learning about the his......more

Goodreads review by Kellie on February 15, 2023

This was thoroughly engaging from beginning to end & I really learned so much from this amazing story. I love how it starts: " If you were educated in Ireland you'll probably know all this already,in which case feel free to skip this section. Everyone else - please read on. I hope this will provide......more

Goodreads review by Elaine - Splashes Into Books on March 18, 2019

A century apart, this dual timeline story tells of two very different women, living in Ireland, and the secret from the past that links them. The insight into Ireland in 1919, the abuse of power by those seeking to annihilate those striving to free the country from the rule of England and the turmoi......more