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A Secret in the Family

The brilliant new historical drama from the author of the Sunday times bestselling Shipyard Girls series

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A Secret in the Family

By: Nancy Revell
Narrated by: Janine Birkett
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1945, Sunderland. Ida Boulter makes the heart-wrenching decision to leave her five children behind as she escapes her husband and moves to London to start afresh with the love of her life.

1953, County Durham. Ida’s children have since built a new life in the beautiful home of Cuthford Manor – looked after by their eldest sibling Angie and her husband.

But their world is about to be rocked once again when their mother turns up out of the blue for the first time in eight years.

She has come back bearing a secret she can no longer keep from her family.

Will telling the truth cause more harm than good?

Only their love for one another will carry them through the turbulent times ahead.

Praise for Nancy Revell:
'An epic follow-up to the bestselling Shipyard Girls series' Peterborough Telegraph
'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo
'Stirring and heartfelt storytelling' Peterborough Evening Telegraph
‘A well-written story with vivid characters’ Anna Jacobs
‘An uplifting read with a very satisfying conclusion’ Rosie Goodwin

© Nancy Revell 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

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A brilliant family saga.
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As usual, this author has what it takes! It's funny, and thought-provoking, and the coverage of the lead-up to one woman's death is brilliant, as is the portrayal of the impact on the family! Heart-warming, and yet at times had me sobbing! Come on Nancy, next installment please: I'm ready!

Life after the war for one of the Shipyard Girls

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Although this is a standalone novel, I love reading it as it was a follow on to the shipyard girls and the characters in that series. 😊

Fantastic book

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