The Family Secret
TRACY BUCHANAN
Published by AVON
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First published in Great Britain by HarperCollinsPublishers 2019
Copyright © Tracy Buchanan 2019
Cover design © Lisa Horton 2019
Cover photographs © Trevellion / Shutterstock 2019
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Source ISBN: 9780008264680
Ebook Edition © January 2019 ISBN: 9780008264673
Version: 2018-12-12
Praise for Tracy Buchanan’s novels
‘Tracy Buchanan writes moving, gripping, heartbreakingly real family drama.’
Susan Lewis, Sunday Times bestselling author of Believe in Me
‘An ambitious and deeply poignant story that will take you into another world.’ Heat
‘I was left absolutely traumatised in a totally brilliant way … Beautiful, heartbreaking, uplifting … Really worth a read.’
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‘Something very different, refreshing and intriguing … I loved it!’
Tracy Rees, Richard and Judy bestselling author of The Hourglass
‘An intriguing mystery written with warmth and emotion.’
Lucy Clarke, bestselling author of You Let Me In
‘An intriguing story with plenty of twists and turns. A plot that keeps you guessing!’
Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife
‘Twisty, emotional and far too hard to put down. I loved this heartbreaker from the fabulous Tracy Buchanan!’
Katie Marsh, bestselling author of My Everything
What readers loved about Tracy Buchanan’s last novel, The Lost Sister …
‘A beautifully written book that truly sucks you in. Intriguing, likable and hugely relatable characters, plus scenery so gorgeous you can’t help but wish you were living alongside them. A perfect read for those who like mysteries with plenty of twists and turns.’
‘This book will stay with me a long time … Beautifully written with so much care and love.’
‘Tracy Buchanan knows how to weave a great story … and this is one of her best.’
‘This is an absolutely amazing novel about mothers and daughters, and the choices that we all face in our lives. Tracy Buchanan delivers a powerful story that kept me turning page after page.’
‘I normally tend to go for psychological thrillers and detective series so reading The Lost Sister was taking a step out of my comfort zone. I’m so glad I did. This is my first read from Tracy Buchanan but I can say it certainly won’t be the last.’
‘I really enjoyed this book, connected with the characters and the story, and eagerly wanted to know how it was going to conclude.’
Dedicated to my wonderful aunts: Jenny, Judy, Laura, Val and Wendy.
Table of Contents
Praise for Tracy Buchanan’s Novels
What Readers Loved About Tracy Buchanan’s Last Novel, The Lost Sister …