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The gripping new historical novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl from Bletchley Park and The Forgotten Secret

A heartbreaking choice A secret kept for centuries

1784 When Esther Harriss father hurts his back she takes over his role helping smugglers hide contraband in the secret cellar in their pub But when the free traders ships are trapped in the harbour a battle between the smugglers and the revenue officers leads to murder and betrayal and Esther is forced to choose between the love of her life and protecting her family
Present day Fresh from her divorce Millie Galton moves into a former inn overlooking the harbour in Mudeford and plans to create her dream home When a chance discovery behind an old fireplace reveals the houses secret history as a haven for smugglers and the devastating story of its former residents could the mystery of a disappearance from centuries ago finally be solved

Sweeping historical fiction perfect for fans of Soraya Lane Kathryn Hughes and Tracy Rees

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