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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

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My Mother's Secret

By: Sheila O'Flanagan
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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 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©2015 Sheila O'Flanagan Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Romance Women's Fiction

Critic Reviews

One of our best storytellers
Densely packed with vivid detail . . . Warm and reassuringly earthy
Exploring family relationships, which this bestselling author does so well, it's a good holiday read
A simmering pot waiting for the secrets to explode out of it!
All stars
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Different accent reading options would be preferred as the accent makes it difficult to understand sometimes

A little predictable, but okay

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Loved the narrator as always!
The story started slow, the story isn't too exciting however its still a good listening to daily chores and in the car.

Good book and awesome narrator!

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It was a heartwarming book and beautifully narrated.
A bit slow at times.
But still good

Heartwarming

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Bought this because it was narrated by my favourite narrator but the story was so boring and drawn out. The “secret” was revealed with still around 5 hours of the story to be told.
I didn’t particularly like any of the characters.
It was a real struggle to finish the book !!!

Very Tedious!!

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Or if they are, it's overshadowed by the annoying ones. I couldn't stand Rochine and I have no idea why everyone put up with her?! She ruined this book for me, but everyone was so self involved and lacked empathy.

None of the characters are likeable

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