A Family Secret: The BRAND NEW Battersea saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author

In the midst of war, Winnie Berry, the owner of the Battersea Tavern, falls in love with a married black-market trader while her son returns to London to pursue a relationship with a barmaid, leading to devastating consequences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

In the midst of a war-torn London in 1940, Winnie Berry, the proprietor of the beloved Battersea Tavern, stands as a beacon of compassion and support for those in need. Her doors are always open, offering a warm cup of tea and a listening ear to those who find themselves in distress. However, beneath the surface of her seemingly idyllic life, lies a tumultuous secret. Winnie's abusive husband has left her, leaving her to navigate the complexities of love and betrayal.

Foolishly, she falls head over heels for a black-market trader named Have-it Harry Hampton, unaware of his marital status and the tangled web of secrets he weaves. As Winnie becomes entangled in Harry's world, she discovers the dark underbelly of wartime London, where danger and deceit lurk around every corner.

Meanwhile, Winnie's son returns to the city, not to reunite with his own child but to pursue a romantic relationship with a new barmaid at the Battersea Tavern. This decision sets in motion a series of events that will have devastating consequences for Winnie's family.

Amidst the backdrop of constant bombings, Winnie realizes that she must uncover the secrets of those closest to her in order to protect her true family. She must navigate the treacherous waters of love, loyalty, and sacrifice as she fights to preserve the bonds that hold them together.

"The Battersea Tavern" is a captivating tale of resilience, love, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a testament to the power of compassion and the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the darkest of times.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 198 x 128 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781409197645