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Secrets of the Island (Secrets Trilogy) (vuoden 2018 painos)

Tekijä: Linda Hughes (Tekijä)

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Think you know your heritage? Think again. Dark secrets lurk below the surface of every family tree, as the Sullivan clan discovers in this story about living in the aftermath of generations of deceit. When Red Cross nurse Harriet escapes the trauma of World War II and sequesters herself in her grandfather's cottage on Mackinac Island, she has no inkling about her heritage. But as one shocking clue after another surfaces - disclosing lies, corruption, madness, and murder - she realizes her family isn't what, or who, it seems. She's not the first to hold unspeakable secrets in her soul. Unearthing deceptions from the past gives Harriet the strength to face her fears and her future. Others before her survived their horrific travails, showing that she can, too. Harriet and her loved ones emerge above the fray of their entangled roots, enlightening their lives as never before. Secrets of the Island, the second book in the Secrets trilogy, is a tale of romantic suspense that begs the question: what secrets are buried within your family tree?… (lisätietoja)
Jäsen:Stacy_Krout
Teoksen nimi:Secrets of the Island (Secrets Trilogy)
Kirjailijat:Linda Hughes (Tekijä)
Info:Deeds Publishing (2018), 296 pages
Kokoelmat:Read and own, Oma kirjasto
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Secrets of the Island (The Secrets Trilogy Book 2) (tekijä: Linda Hughes)

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The oldest twins of the Sullivan family both enlist to serve in WWII... Harriet as a WAC nurse and Harry in the army, and end up in the same location in northern Africa. Harriet learns Harry has been injured and is being hid the day after she married her childhood sweetheart and Harry's best friend Bill. Her new husband has been injured in battle resulting in a broken leg, but when he learns Harriet is determined to rescue her brother from behind enemy lines from a native's hut, he refuses to allow her to go alone. While enroute to the rescue, they are spotted by Nazis and unbeknownst to them are followed to the hut. While in the hut, a Nazi storms in, kills Bill, wounds Harry even more and rapes (though not described in graphic detail) Harriet. A British spy posing as Nazi makes his appearance at just the right time and saves Harry and Harriet.
Back in the states, after they return and are battling PTSD (or shell shock as it was known back then), the Sullivan family starts to uncover secrets of their progenitors that they had been unaware of. One shocking secret leads to another, and the Sullivan clan comes to realize that much of what they had thought of their ancestors was wrong. They all realize that those living trying to conceal secrets are not alone, and each generation had its share.
This is a entertaining read, and those that enjoy historical fiction, mystery, suspense (with some romance thrown in), or unraveling genealogical puzzles would enjoy this. I received this book in exchange for an honest review-- thank you! ( )
  Stacy_Krout | Jul 4, 2018 |
Twins Harriet and Harry Sullivan both served during WWII. Harriet as a Red Cross nurse, Harry as a soldier. Fate brought the siblings to the same place at the right time. Harry had been missing in action and Harriet received information about where he was. Harriet rescues Harry in a dangerous mission that took a mental toll on both siblings. When the twins return home to their parents and eight siblings, nothing feels the same. The twins are shell-shocked. They decide to instead head to their grandfather Herbert's summer home on Mackinac Island. While staying in the old estate on the quiet island, Herbert shows them an old letter addressed to their great-grandfather from a woman, Fiona. With the letter in hand, the twins go on an 'ancestry quest' that uncovers secret after secret for three generations.

Secrets of the Island began very slowly for me and took a while to get into as multiple characters were introduced and set up in order to understand three generations of family members. I was pulled into the story as Harriet goes on her mission to rescue Harry and they returned home. The signs of shell shock were all very true to life and this is when I could finally hone in on characters and get to know the twins. Once they traveled to Mackinac Island, I was not only enchanted by the people, the lifestyle and the beauty of the island, but taken in by the many mysteries that one family managed to keep under wraps. The many mysteries could have easily become tedious to manage, however they were carefully written and layered so everything seemed possible. In addition to the mysteries, the transformation and healing process that the search allowed for Harry and Harriet was heartwarming. Overall, a wonderful historical mystery that will make you wonder what could be hiding in your family tree.

This book was received for free in return for an honest review. ( )
  Mishker | Jun 24, 2018 |
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Think you know your heritage? Think again. Dark secrets lurk below the surface of every family tree, as the Sullivan clan discovers in this story about living in the aftermath of generations of deceit. When Red Cross nurse Harriet escapes the trauma of World War II and sequesters herself in her grandfather's cottage on Mackinac Island, she has no inkling about her heritage. But as one shocking clue after another surfaces - disclosing lies, corruption, madness, and murder - she realizes her family isn't what, or who, it seems. She's not the first to hold unspeakable secrets in her soul. Unearthing deceptions from the past gives Harriet the strength to face her fears and her future. Others before her survived their horrific travails, showing that she can, too. Harriet and her loved ones emerge above the fray of their entangled roots, enlightening their lives as never before. Secrets of the Island, the second book in the Secrets trilogy, is a tale of romantic suspense that begs the question: what secrets are buried within your family tree?

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