The Lighthouse Secret

Description

Family secrets never stay buried... 1951, Ireland On the windswept Cork coast, the lighthouse-keepers' wives wait, watching the sea. Their husbands are coming home. But one secret can never be revealed. 2023, Maine Decades later, Mollie Kenefick receives an anonymous note: Family secrets never stay buried. The only person she can ask is her grandmother - however, Beth made a vow that she swore never to break. But someone knows what happened that summer in 1951, and it seems they're not happy keeping silent ... Praise for The Lighthouse Secret: 'Evocative and captivating - this really swept me away' ISABELLE BROOM 'A beautiful blend of past and present secrets combined with captivating storytelling' ALEX BROWN 'Carmel Harrington has once more swept me away on an adventure like no other. The Lighthouse Secret is deliciously uplifting and wonderful! A perfect summer read' FAITH HOGAN 'A warm-hearted, romantic tale that embraces two continents and a lifetime in its engrossing narrative sweep' RACHEL HORE Readers are loving this story: 'Once again Carmel has us sitting on the edge of our seats in anticipation' 'Can't praise this book enough' 'Carmel is such an amazing storyteller' 'Totally absorbing from start to finish' 'A truly magical book of love and loyalty'

Promotion info

The sweeping, secretive and emotional new historical novel from the top 10 bestselling author of The Moon Over Kilmore Quay and The Girl from Donegal.

Reviews

Praise for The Lighthouse Secret ...

'Carmel truly reigns as the queen of emotional Irish fiction!' AMANDA GEARD

'Evocative and captivating - this really swept me away' ISABELLE BROOM

'A beautiful blend of past and present secrets combined with captivating storytelling' ALEX BROWN

'Carmel Harrington has once more swept me away on an adventure like no other. The Lighthouse Secret is deliciously uplifting and wonderful! A perfect summer read' FAITH HOGAN

'The Lighthouse Secret had me hooked from page one - a fantastic concept, full of 'what ifs' and packed with twists and turns. Beautifully written in a way that perfectly blends past, present, and characters you truly care about' DEBBIE JOHNSON

'Carmel Harrington is such a wonderfully gifted storyteller, and The Lighthouse Secret cleverly weaves together heart-wrenching family drama with page-turning mystery ... I highly recommend this captivating, warm hug of a book' SAMANTHA KING

'Sweeping, intriguing, warm. Trademark Carmel Harrington' ROISIN MEANEY

'A beautiful, poignant read' RACHAEL ENGLISH

'A warm-hearted, romantic tale that embraces two continents and a lifetime in its engrossing narrative sweep' RACHEL HORE

'A thoroughly addictive novel that has a stunning cast of well-drawn characters caught between family drama and darker mysteries' DAVID BARNETT

'This tale of dark secrets coming to light is definitely one to pack for the holidays' Sunday Independent

'It's easy to see why Harrington is such a popular author, as this is a great story which covers a variety of themes around female friendship and solidarity, and the corrosive nature of guilt' Irish Independent

Author description

Carmel Harrington is an exciting voice in women's fiction - twice shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards, she has the potential to fill the Maeve Binchy slot with her warm, moving and deeply felt novels about family life. She's extremely well connected in the Irish literary world. She chairs the Wexford Literary Festival and is on the panel of TV3's Elaine Show. Carmel has a strong base in Ireland but her voice captures readers' hearts all over the world and we'd now like to grow her in the UK and in Australia as well as accelerating growth in Ireland. Her stories are heart-warming, deeply emotional, and deal with some dark themes but are always ultimately uplifting.