The Secrets of Hawthorn Place: A heartfelt and charming dual-time story of the power of love

Jenni Keer

Oct 2021 · Sold by Headline Accent

About this ebook

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review

'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES

Love will always find a way . . . Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Cecelia Ahern.

'An intriguing dual timeline tale that weaves together interesting characters and history, with an added touch of magic' BELLA OSBORNE

'An exquisitely detailed and enchanting love story' HEIDI SWAIN

'An epic love story, mixed with gorgeous settings, a great deal of mystery and intrigue, lots of laughs, a few tears and fabulous characters, made this an absolute delight to read' KIM NASH

'An absolutely wonderful dual time story that captivated me . . . and kept me spellbound' CHRISTINA COURTENAY

'A beautifully intriguing love story, that . . . stays with you long after the last page' ROSIE HENDRY

'Unforgettable and unique, the twists and turns of this enchanting book are woven together with threads of love and magic. I loved it!' CLARE MARCHANT
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Two houses, hundreds of miles apart . . . yet connected always.

When life throws Molly Butterfield a curveball, she decides to spend some time with her recently widowed granddad, Wally, at Hawthorn Place, his quirky Victorian house on the Dorset coast.

But cosseted Molly struggles to look after herself, never mind her grieving granddad, until the accidental discovery of an identical Arts and Crafts house on the Norfolk coast offers her an unexpected purpose, as well as revealing a bewildering mystery.

Discovering that both Hawthorn Place and Acacia House were designed by architect Percy Gladwell, Molly uncovers the secret of a love which linked them, so powerful it defied reason.

What follows is a summer which will change Molly for ever . . .
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'One of those wonderful, magical stories that appear rarely and stay in your heart forever' CELIA ANDERSON

'A marvellous dual-time novel filled with mystery, fabulous detail and an enduring love story' MADDIE PLEASE

'A wonderful, page-turning story full of intrigue and romance' VICTORIA CONNELLY

'I found the book enchanting' SUZANNE SNOW

'An enchanting storyline and engaging characters make this book a delight to read' LYNNE SHELBY

'A beautifully written timeslip . . . Highly recommended. Five stars' ERIN GREEN

'The perfect mix of mystery, magic, and romance' KATE G. SMITH

Readers are captivated by The Secrets of Hawthorn Place:

'A sweeping five stars from me for this novel that defies time but trusts in love'

'A sheer delight to read and can highly recommend'

'Utterly brilliant. The storyline is riveting, you never quite know what could be about to happen as it's constantly twisting and turning . . . such a beautiful book'

Ratings and reviews

I was quite taken with the clever craft of this book, it was a bewitchingly addictive tale that kept me intrigued and smirking in equal measure due to this wily author's amusing wit and perceptively descriptive observations. Told across two timelines with a dual POV, I enjoyed the canny layering and shrewd pacing of the separate tales as they wove a heart-squeezing, and compelling tale from the past alongside a more vibrant and somewhat vexing tale in the present day and expertly and slyly stitched the pieces together with an unpredictable leap forward. I was enmeshed, enchanted, and totally delighted. Jenni Keer has mad skills and is a gifted and evocative storyteller.

About the author

Jenni Keer is a history graduate who embarked on a career in contract flooring before falling in love and moving to the Suffolk countryside. Her lifelong passion for reading became a passion for writing, and she was delighted when her debut novel, The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker, was shortlisted for two awards. Her first two books were contemporary romance but she has now embraced her love of the past to write twisty, turny historicals.

Living with four grown up children and three cats (but just the one husband) she is frustrated by their inability to appreciate that when she's staring into space, she's actually working, and that watching television counts as research. Much younger in her head than she is on paper, she adores any excuse for fancy-dress and is part of a disco formation dance team.

Visit her website: jennikeer.co.uk and find her on Facebook/jennikeerwriter and Twitter @JenniKeer