Cox, Josephine <br/><br/>
A Family secret / 
Josephine Cox 
 - London :   Harper Collins Publishers,  2017 
 - 379 pages;  20 cm. 
<br/><br/> The story revolves around three women from the same extended family, each carrying burdens and secrets that interlink their lives.<br/><br/>Marie – A grandmother surrounded by what appears to be a loving family, yet she is deeply lonely. She has been carrying a secret for many years, one she fears could destroy the lives of those she loves most. <br/><br/>Cathy – Marie’s granddaughter. She’s cheerful, optimistic, and in the early flush of love. But the secret Marie is ready to reveal will not only affect Cathy’s future, it will rewrite her past. <br/><br/>Beth – A sister‐in‐law of the family (connected to Cathy’s family) who on the surface seems to have a happy life and good marriage. Beneath it all she is heartbreakingly sad, living in silence. The question posed: will she find the courage to speak out and leave? <br/><br/>As the novel unfolds, each woman’s story converges around themes of truth, betrayal, love and redemption. Marie’s long‑held secret begins to unravel, forcing Cathy to re‑examine her history and Beth to confront her present. The impact of one secret ripples through the generations, altering relationships, identities and loyalties. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>978-0-00-742003-2 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Secrets and trauma--Fiction<br/>Family & generational links--Fiction<br/>Identity & past rewriting--Fiction
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>Fic C87 2017