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A faded photograph. An abandoned house. A wartime secret . . .

From the author of the Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Midnight House, a mesmerising story of love, war, and a mystery that ensnares three generations, sweeping the reader from London to Tasmania and to Ireland. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Lucinda Riley and Eve Chase.

1939: On the eve of war, young English heiress Grace Grey travels from London to the wilderness of Tasmania. Coaxed out of her shell by the attentions of her Irish neighbour, Daniel - Grace finally learns to live. But when Australian forces are called to the frontline, and Daniel with them, he leaves behind a devastating secret which will forever bind them together.

1975: Artist Willow Hawkins, and her new husband, Ben, can't believe their luck when an anonymous benefactor leaves them a house on the remote Tasmanian coast. Confused and delighted, they set out to unmask Towerhurst's previous owner - unwittingly altering the course of their lives.

2004: Libby Andrews has always been sheltered from the truth behind her father Ben's death. When she travels to London and discovers a faded photograph, a long-buried memory is unlocked, and she begins to follow an investigation that Ben could never complete. But will she realise that some secrets are best left buried . . .?

©2023 Amanda Geard (P)2023 Headline Publishing Group Limited Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance England War

Critic reviews

'A fabulous, immersive read! Right from the start [the] beautifully written, evocative settings swept me away, and wonderful characters, seamless interweave of timelines & layers of mystery kept me enthralled' (Zoe Miller, author of The House in the Woods)

Great storytelling . . . The Moon Gate is a richly layered atmospheric story that transports the reader from 00s London to 1970s Tasmania and beyond . . . I was drawn in from the first page (Jacquie Bloese, author of The French House)

A rich, sweeping mystery . . . beautifully written, atmospheric and intriguing (Tracy Rees, author of The Elopement)
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I really enjoyed this book, great storyline and easy to listen to narrator. Would recommend

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I loved this book as I felt I knew the characters and was emotionally invested in their outcomes. I’m usually a lover of crime novels , so very different type of book for me.

Great story line

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Unfortunately the narrator’s voice really grated on me, so I struggled to keep listening, but luckily the story kept my attention. The tale itself is a beautiful and sometimes surprising one. The latter half of the book in particular though is quite frustratingly drawn out, and feels longer than it needed to be.
Nevertheless, I finished it and the ending was quite emotional and rewarding.

Wonderful story if a little drawn out

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This was a gentle but engaging read. Maybe a little predictable but it didn’t detract from the enjoyable story.

Well read and enjoyable.

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Loved the characters. A lot of them to get to know and understand but loved their stories.

Beautifully written

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