The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay, Julie Brooks
The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay, Julie Brooks
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The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay
A darkly gripping dual-time novel of family secrets to be hidden at all costs . . .

Author: Julie Brooks

Narrator: Karen Cass

Unabridged: 11 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Review

Published: 09/16/2021


Synopsis

Two women set sail for Australia, bound by a terrible truth. But only one will make it off the ship.

The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay is a darkly gripping dual-time novel, with a wealth of twists, turns and secrets, and an absolute book club treat, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Rachel Rhys and Hannah Richell.

'A sweeping tale of family secrets, betrayal, jealousy, ambition and forbidden romance . . . Fans of The Thorn Birds and Downton Abbey will love the epic scope of this novel' ALI MERCER

'I thoroughly enjoyed this immersive story which spans both generations and continents. The evocative details and impeccable research make for a delightful reading experience and I can pay it no greater compliment other than to say, I wish I'd written it' KATHRYN HUGHES

'This is an epic dual-time novel which draws the reader in right from the start and keeps you in thrall until the very last page. The writing is superb, the descriptions detailed, lush and evocative' CHRISTINA COURTENAY

'A gripping story full of family secrets: the price of love and loss within two generations . . . convincing and poignant' LEAH FLEMING

'Rich in evocative detail - the complex mystery kept me guessing right up to the last page' MUNA SHEHADI
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England, 1919: Rose and Ivy board a ship bound for Australia.

One is travelling there to marry a man she has never met.

One is destined never to arrive.

Australia, 2016: Amongst her late-grandmother's possessions, Molly uncovers a photograph of two girls dressed in First World War nurses' uniforms, labelled 'Rose and Ivy 1917', and a letter from her grandmother, asking her to find out what happened to her own mother, Rose, who disappeared in the 1960s.

Compelled to carry out her grandmother's last wish, Molly embarks on a journey to England to unravel the mystery of the two girls whose photograph promised they'd be 'together forever'...

(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd.

About Julie Brooks

Julie Brooks was born in Brisbane, Australia, but has lived most of her life in Melbourne. She taught English and Drama in secondary schools before working as an editor of children's magazines. She has been a full-time author since 1999 and is the author of several young adult novels as well as children's fiction and non-fiction. The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay, The Keepsake and The Heirloom are her novels writing as Julie Brooks.To find out more, visit juliebrooksauthor.com and follow her on Instagram @juliebrooks_books.


Reviews

*www.onewomansbbr.wordpress.com *www.facebook.com/onewomansbbr **3.5 stars** The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay by Julie Brooks. (2021). England, 1919. Rose and Ivy board a ship bound for Australia. One is traveling to marry a man she has never met. One is destined never to arrive. Australia, 2016. Amongst......more

Goodreads review by Amanda - on February 05, 2022

*[URL not allowed] In a stunning dual timeline rendition, The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay is the first historical fiction novel from Julie Brooks. The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay is a story of secrets, friendship bonds, childhood, love, travel and change. A moving read and a strong......more

Goodreads review by Alayne on June 20, 2022

This was a lovely book. I loved the dual time line. The story unfurled slowly but steadily and although it dragged a little in the middle it picked up again after that and got much more interesting. The ending surprised me but, in a good way. I highly recommend this book as it will sweep you away in......more

Goodreads review by Thebooktrail on June 23, 2022

Discover the locations in the novel A dual timeline novel set in Victoria, Australia 2016 and pre-WW1 England. A mystery with a very interesting premise. Two woman on a journey to the other side of the world, but only one will get there. A photograph found years later with a request to go looking for......more