The Secrets We Keep

Name: The Secrets We Keep
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (57 reviews)
Author: Theresa Howes
ISBN: 9780008547899

Author: Theresa Howes

Narrator: Emma Spurgin Hussey

Unabridged: 9 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ Digital

Published: 11/10/2022

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Women, Literary Fiction, Military Fiction

Synopsis

‘Truly gripping… I loved it.’ Jill Mansell, bestseller Praise for : A heartbreakingly beautiful novel which captures the endurance and strength of ordinary people in the darkest of times, and the courage of one woman who put her life on the line to join the resistance. Perfect for fans of and . 1944, the Cote d’Azur. Connected by a passion for art, Marguerite and Etienne soon fall in love, but their association increasingly puts her at danger of violent reprisals. With his church frequented by Nazis, Etienne is a suspected collaborator, and distrust is high. And Marguerite is keeping her own secret too. Like the Jews whose identity cards she forges to hide them from the Third Reich, she is hiding behind a false name, her true identity and past known only to her closest friend. Marguerite must get hold of the documents that will condemn the German officers but, in a world where everything is at stake, can she truly trust anyone – even the man she loves? ‘I absolutely loved this… Vivid and heartbreaking.’ USA Today Sisters of War ‘War, passion and tragedy unite in this atmospheric and moving tale.’ ‘A wonderfully immersive, emotional read.’ The Enemy of Love ‘I stayed up late into the night to finish… A thrilling, exciting story… You might want to have some tissues handy.’ ‘I enjoyed this novel very much!’ ‘I highly recommend reading this.’ ‘Wonderful.’

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on October 08, 2022

Marguerite Segal is an artist, she lives in a remote farmhouse with her friend Simone and near Cote d’Azur. First the Italians occupy the French Rivera, they leave and the Germans arrive. Marguerite is recruited by the British Intelligence, they want as much information as they can obtain about Germ......more

Goodreads review by Lana on December 12, 2022

I absolutely loved this stunning novel of hardship, courage and sacrifice. The Secrets We Keep paints a vivid and heartbreaking picture of the Nazi occupation of Cote d'Azur, the difficult choices faced by the local population and the lengths they would go to to protect their loved ones. It's a stor......more

Goodreads review by Trudy on November 10, 2022

I stayed up late into the night to finish The Secrets We Keep. I had tried putting it away earlier, but I couldn't stop thinking about the story. I needed to know. No, I had to know. The ending was worth every minute I was up past my bedtime. Sleep still alluded me. Ideas for review comments kept po......more

Goodreads review by LindyLouMac on August 07, 2023

Essentially a love story ‘ The Secrets We Keep’ is an exciting debut from Theresa Howes. Her inspiration for this touching story is her love of art combined with visits to the Cote d’Azur. The latter prompting her to imagine what life must have been like under occupation for the locals. Marguerite, t......more

Goodreads review by Sandra K Rice on January 01, 2023

Memorizing I can't believe how fast I read this book -- couldn't put it down! The story helped me to remember the wonderful life I have had these 75+ years all because of others who paid a big price for my freedom. This story highlights the suffering that they faced. We all need this reminder of that......more

Quotes

‘Truly gripping… I loved it.’ Jill Mansell, bestseller