After Dad: Sometimes good people do bad things...

Millie Malone returns to Northern Ireland after a life-changing decision, exploring why good people sometimes do bad things. She meets Finn McFall, a fisherman from west Belfast, and believes religion is no longer a barrier for love. However, she soon finds home is a place still struggling with a fragile peace and simmering sectarianism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2022
Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd

A captivating and intricate love story that delves into the complexities of human nature, "The Secret Keeper" takes readers on a journey through the lives of Millie Malone and Finn McFall. Millie, a spirited and determined journalist, returns to her native Northern Ireland after a life-altering decision leaves her life in shambles in London. As she prepares for a family reunion that promises to be filled with tension and resentment, Millie is forced to confront the painful memories of her father's murder at the hands of the IRA decades earlier.

Seeking solace in the family cottage in Donegal, Millie meets Finn McFall, a charming and artistic fisherman from west Belfast. Finn's love for painting and reciting Irish poetry captivates Millie, and she begins to see religion as no longer a barrier to true love. However, as Millie immerses herself in the new and evolving Ireland, she realizes that home is a place still grappling with the remnants of a fragile peace and the simmering tensions of sectarianism.

As events unfold, Millie is pushed to the edge as she is forced to navigate the treacherous waters of love and loyalty. She must make difficult choices that will test the depths of her character and ultimately challenge her beliefs about the power of love to conquer all. "The Secret Keeper" is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, offering a nuanced portrayal of characters who are both flawed and complex. Through its rich narrative and vivid prose, the book sheds light on the complexities of relationships, the scars of the past, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Weight: 288g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915122940