Bay of Secrets, Rosanna Ley
Bay of Secrets, Rosanna Ley
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Bay of Secrets
Escape to the beaches of Barcelona with this gorgeous romantic read!

Author: Rosanna Ley

Narrator: Sandra Duncan

Unabridged: 14 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Quercus

Published: 05/01/2014


Synopsis

Spain, 1939.

Following the wishes of her parents to keep her safe during the war, a young girl, Julia, enters a convent in Barcelona. Looking for a way to maintain her links to the outside world, she volunteers to help in a maternity clinic. But worrying adoption practices in the clinic force Sister Julia to decide how far she will go to help those placed in her care.

England, 2011.

Six months after her parents' shocking death, 34-year-old journalist and jazz enthusiast Ruby Rae has finally found the strength to pack away their possessions and sell the family home. But as she does so, she unearths a devastating secret her parents, Vivien and Tom, had kept from her all her life.

(P)2014 WF Howes Ltd

About Rosanna Ley

Rosanna Ley works as a creative writing tutor and has written many articles and stories for national magazines. Her writing holidays and retreats take place in stunning locations in Spain and Italy. When she is not travelling, Rosanna lives in West Dorset by the sea.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dale on July 16, 2023

Three and a half stars Six months after her parents sudden death in an accident, Ruby Rae comes home to Dorset.The year is 2011 and 34 year old Ruby, prepares to sell their house. There is no way she can live in that house without her beloved parents. While sorting through things she uncovers a huge......more

Goodreads review by Tripfiction on October 28, 2014

This novel has all the key ingredients to make for a really satisfying holiday read – skilful plotting, great characterisation and a believable romance. What takes this book further than most holiday romances, however, is the clever way Ley interweaves the historical element. The central character, R......more


Quotes

Vividly written with a compelling storyline, this is top escapism Closer

I loved the sultry sensuous feeling . . . A fascinating story with engaging themes Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife

A perfect holiday read, to be devoured in one sitting The Lady

A great page-turner Lucinda Riley, bestselling author

A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read! Red Online

An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The Letter

A beautifully crafted slice of escapist fiction Heat

Compelling Hello