The Secret Letter

Name: The Secret Letter
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Kerry Barrett
ISBN: 9780008355623

Author: Kerry Barrett

Narrator: Rachel Atkins, Claire Louise Amias

Unabridged: 10 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ Digital

Published: 02/06/2020

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

Synopsis

‘I literally couldn’t put this book down… an absolute delight to read… 100% recommend’ FIVE STAR Reader Review Readers LOVE ! London, 1910. Kent, 2019 What makes Esther, born and bred in London, a proud Suffragette, suddenly leave the city and escape to Elm Heath? And when Lizzie uncovers Esther’s heartbreaking secret, could it give her the strength she needs to save not just the school, but her new beginning too? A heart-wrenching and uplifting novel for fans of Emily Gunnis, Kathleen McGurl and Kathryn Hughes. ‘ this book!’ Kathleen McGurl, bestselling author of ‘… I really enjoyed this book.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘ and so ’ NetGalley reviewer ‘… Have tissues handy! I ’ NetGalley reviewer ‘’ NetGalley reviewer ‘’ NetGalley reviewer ‘… I soon in the characters’ world and ’ ‘Sucked me in… ’ NetGalley reviewer ‘… I was enraptured through every single part of it… Made me feel quite … Fabulous read.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘… Shocking, and superbly researched.’

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on July 17, 2021

The Secret Letter has a dual timeline story that links two teachers together, both are fighting for the local children to receive an education in Kent and a century apart. Esther Watkins is a suffragette, she's just been released from Holloway prison, where she was locked up for a month and force fe......more

Goodreads review by Renee on February 28, 2020

Charming & enjoyable dual-timeline story! In modern times, Lizzie, a head teacher reeling from her ex-husband’s betrayal, finds hope, healing & a bit of romance through the community brought together by a small village’s private school. As she leads the fight to keep the school alive, she finds insp......more

Goodreads review by Joanna on February 06, 2020

I so enjoyed this enthralling, emotional dual timeline mystery from one of my favourite authors. The two main characters Lizzie and Esther were fantastic creations who I loved getting to know better. They are surprisingly alike as they are both very strong women who know exactly what they want. I rea......more

Goodreads review by Ixxati on February 03, 2020

This story was told from two point of views which is from Esther the past and Lizzy the present. Esther and Lizzy are related to Elm Health Primary school.There are some parts that make my eyes teary and I had to stop reading for awhile. My sensitive ass can't take it phewww Esther story as a suffra......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on February 02, 2020

I am smitten with Kerry Barrett's writing - this story is incredible - It really is a tale of triumph and tragedy! I was enraptured through every single part of it. The story is set during the past and the present. What is the connection between a school teacher (Esther) during the early part of the......more

Quotes

Readers love Kerry Barrett: brilliant

‘I'd this: detective fiction, historical fiction, powerful, moving, thrilling, sometimes comic, always very human.’

‘A story which kept me ’

‘I would this read, but be warned, you won't want to put it down.’

‘ the whole story, couldn't put it down’

‘Will read more from this author’