My Mothers Secret, Sheila OFlanagan
My Mothers Secret, Sheila OFlanagan
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My Mother's Secret
The truth can’t be kept under wraps any longer in this unforgettable novel from the No. 1 bestselling author

Author: Sheila O'Flanagan

Narrator: Aoife McMahon

Unabridged: 12 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Review

Published: 07/02/2015

Synopsis

Sheila O'Flanagan's MY MOTHER'S SECRET is a thought-provoking and unputdownable novel about a family reeling from the news that nothing about their parents' marriage is what they believed it to be. A wonderful read perfect for fans of Veronica Henry and Lisa Jewell.

When Steffie helps her two siblings organize a surprise wedding anniversary party for their parents her only worry is whether they'll be pleased. What she doesn't know is this is the day that her whole world will be turned upside down.

Jenny wants to be able to celebrate her ruby anniversary with the man she loves, but for forty years she has kept a secret. A secret that she can't bear to hide any longer. But is it ever the right time to hurt the people closest to you?

As the entire family gather to toast the happy couple, they're expecting a day to remember. The trouble is, it's not going to be for the reasons they imagined...

(P)2015 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

About Sheila O'Flanagan

Sheila O'Flanagan is the author of over 30 bestselling books, including The Honeymoon Affair, which spent three months on the Irish bestseller list, What Eden Did Next, Three Weddings and a Proposal and The Missing Wife. She lives in Dublin with her husband. www.sheilaoflanagan.comX @sheilaoflanagan Facebook.com/sheilabooks

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dale on January 17, 2016

Two and a half stars. Organising a surprise party can always be fraught with danger. But Roisin feel she has all bases covered in the organisation of a surprise 40th wedding anniversary party for her parents, Jenny and Pascal. She enlists help from Steffie, her youngest sister, and even manages to en......more

Goodreads review by Nina (ninjasbooks) on July 29, 2015

A boring book, in my opinion. The characters are not engaging and the narrative doesn't make me want to read more. It's not often that I don't finish a book, but this time I felt it would have been a waster to read on.......more

Goodreads review by Trish at Between My Lines on August 31, 2015

This review was originally posted on [Between My Lines]When a book title hints at covert family secrets, then that’s a book that I HAVE to read!  Secrets are my kryptonite and family secrets even more so. First Line of My Mother’s Secret by Sheila O’Flanagan: "A tiny bead of perspiration......more

Goodreads review by Jo-Ann on September 03, 2015

Just when you think your family is normal..... My nan used to read two books a day sometimes. She devoured Mills & Boon books along with any gentle tale of life in the country or a family saga. My nan would have loved this book. It's not a bad book, just a quick look at all the red stars on Goodreads......more

Quotes

Praise for Sheila's novels: 'O'Flanagan is insightful, witty and full of fun ... this is touching, tense and clever writing' Irish Independent

Make some space in your suitcase Candis

Really enjoyable... Will keep you guessing right up until the end Heat

A very warm and touching book ... deserves to be a bestseller Woman's Way

Romantic and charming, this is a real must-read Closer

O'Flanagan's lightness of touch and gentle characterisations have produced another fine read; an ideal addition to that summer holiday Sunday Express

'One of our best storytellers' Irish Mail on Sunday (on MY MOTHER'S SECRET)

'Exploring family relationships, which this bestselling author does so well, it's a good holiday read' Choice magazine (on MY MOTHER'S SECRET)

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