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Secrets Between Friends

‘A warm, sensitive story about the power of female friendship . . . and the joy of second chances’ Lucy Diamond

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Secrets Between Friends

By: Sheila O'Flanagan
Narrated by: Grainne Gillis
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The extraordinary new contemporary novel, set in Ireland, Italy and France, from the bestselling author of The Honeymoon Affair and The Missing Wife.
Ailie, Sybil and Rua can take care of themselves. But when they form an unexpected friendship, they discover new perspectives on old problems.

Ailie is recently widowed, and struggling. At least she can cut ties with her toxic Italian in-laws. Except her teenage daughter is joining them in Trieste. Should Ailie follow, and confront the family who can't forgive her?

Sybil has learned to be happy alone. But her younger sister, Tansy, thinks Sybil needs to find a man before it's too late. And she has the perfect candidate. Can Sybil cope with Tansy interfering - again?

Twice Rua has faced the worst, and twice she's started over. All that matters now is protecting her daughter. Yet she's kept the full story from her. Is it time to trust Brontë with the truth?

An intriguing and sparkling story about women discovering their strength - and loving life.

Love for Secrets Between Friends:

'A warm, sensitive story about the power of female friendship, finding hope amidst the toughest times and the joy of second chances' LUCY DIAMOND

'A poignant, heartwarming read of women supporting and empowering each other through difficult times' PATRICIA SCANLAN

'A heartfelt, well-paced story, full of love and hope and wisdom' NORRIE CLARK©2026 Sheila O'Flanagan (P)2026 Headline Publishing Group Limited
Family Life Friendship Genre Fiction Women's Fiction World Literature Heartfelt Italy
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Critic Reviews

'A warm, sensitive story about the power of female friendship, finding hope amidst the toughest times and the joy of second chances' (Lucy Diamond)
'Powerful, inspiring, wise, written by an author with a real handle on the fabulousness of women's friendship. I devoured it' (Milly Johnson)
A poignant, heartwarming read of women supporting and empowering each other through difficult times (Patricia Scanlan)
'Witty, moving and fully relatable'
'A great read, a trio of effortlessly interwoven storylines peopled with authentic and likeable characters, and a testament to the resilience of female friendship'
'A heartfelt, well-paced story, full of love and hope and wisdom' (Norie Clark)
'I've read every single one of Sheila's books since the first one. Her stories are always beautiful and thoughtfully written, each one a heart-warming page-turner. This one is no exception' (Carole Matthews)
If you want to open your heart up and let three incredibly brave and independent women tell you their story, Secrets Between Friends could be the perfect read for you
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I pre ordered this book as I always love Sheila’s books and have read all of them. I was disappointed, not one of her best!

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I especially loved the strong female characters and the way they supported and uplifted one another. Their friendship felt genuine, showing how women from different generations and backgrounds can offer each other strength, understanding and a fresh perspective.

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