The Secret Wife: A captivating story of romance, passion and mystery

Gill Paul

Aug 2016 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

TWO WOMEN. ONE HISTORY. A SECRETS THAT CROSSES CENTURIES.

** The USA Today Bestseller**
**The number one Kindle bestseller**

‘A cleverly crafted novel and an enthralling story... A triumph.’ DINAH JEFFERIES, author of The Tuscan Contessa

Love. Guilt. Heartbreak.

1914: Russia is on the brink of collapse, and the Romanov family faces a terrifyingly uncertain future. Grand Duchess Tatiana has fallen in love with cavalry officer Dmitri, but events take a catastrophic turn, placing their romance – and their lives – in danger . . .

2016: Kitty Fisher escapes to her great-grandfather’s remote cabin in America, after a devastating revelation makes her flee London. There, on the shores of Lake Akanabee, she discovers the spectacular jewelled pendant that will lead her to a long-buried family secret . . .

Haunting, moving and beautifully written, The Secret Wife effortlessly crosses centuries, as past merges with present in an unforgettable story of love, loss and resilience.

Ratings and reviews

If I could give this 10 stars I would, it was a great read with enough fiction to try and make this a possibility to be true. It took me a while to get in to but once I got past page 4 I couldn't put it down. I have now become really interested in the Romanov history and have been on wiki countless times. I would recommend to anybody to read.

I felt sorry for Dimitri the entire book but was hoping he would become a stronger character also. It was sort of predictable but still very entertaining.

I absolutely loved this book! It took me on a roller coaster of emotions, I felt it all. I didn't want it to end!

About the author

Gill Paul is an author of historical fiction, specialising in the twentieth century and often writing about the lives of real women. Her novels have topped bestseller lists in the US and Canada as well as the UK and have been translated into twenty languages. The Secret Wife has sold over half a million copies and is a book-club favourite worldwide.

She is also the author of several non-fiction books on historical subjects. She lives in London and swims year-round in a wild pond.