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The truth is waiting to be told … 'STUNNING' SANTA MONTEFIORE 'Spine-tinglingly good' AMANDA GEARD 'Incredible' LORNA COOK *** Cornwall, 1934. Violet Ellis is living in the shadows of her father’s ruined reputation. So, when wealthy widower James Atherton offers her employment, she immediately begins the treacherous journey to his home on the remote Cornish island of Aoife’s Bay – despite the bone-chilling allegations surrounding his late wife Elizabeth’s death. In James’s company, Violet begins to feel the love that has been missing all her life. But when anonymous letters start to plague the bay’s residents, threatening to expose what really happened to Elizabeth, Violet feels the hostility towards her grow. She has an unsettling sense of being watched in her new home, and as the mysteries of the island draw her in, she starts to fear she might never find a way out … Sweeping across London, Oxford and the wilds of the West Country, this novel is perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Louise Douglas and Lucinda Riley. *** READERS ARE SPELLBOUND BY SECRETS OF THE WATCH HOUSE: 'You'll be obsessed by the mystery, haunted by the shadows and beguiled by the love. Just brilliant!' NATASHA LESTER 'Amazingly addictive' 'An absolute page-turner … gorgeously atmospheric' TRACY REES 'Brilliant storytelling, atmospheric setting, intriguing plot, together with mystery and romance all of which kept me hooked' 'A glorious, and sometimes creepy, read' RACHEL BURTON 'A spell-binding story with so much heartache and mystery'

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Praise for Jenny Ashcroft: 'Heartache, betrayal, courage and most of all, love. I can’t remember the last time I was so transported by a book' Louise Douglas 'A magnificent, sweeping tale that I haven't stopped thinking about . . . the writing is incredible' Amanda Geard 'Beautifully written, powerful and poignant' Tracey Rees 'So romantic, so epic, so tear-jerking' Lorna Cook 'I was completely spellbound' Kathleen McGurl

Praise for Secrets of the Watch House 'The most thrillingly atmospheric novel I've read all year. With this book, Ashcroft proves herself to be a storyteller at the top of her game. I exhort everyone to step into the Watch House, where you'll be obsessed by the mystery, haunted by the shadows and beguiled by the love. Just brilliant!' Natasha Lester 'Off the Coast of Cornwall, Jenny Ashcroft creates a delectable darkness and threads it with light. Jenny is one of my favourite authors; with her I always know I’ll be captivated, transported, swept away. With serious Du Maurier vibes, this was spine-tinglingly good. I adored it. Superb' Amanda Geard 'Unsettling and enticing – Jenny takes us on a journey to an island off the coast of Cornwall where the weather mirrors the mystery that is unraveling the lives of all of the inhabitants. A glorious, and sometimes creepy, read' Rachel Burton 'I loved the mystery, the ghostly element, the setting, and the love story. Fabulous!' Kathleen McGurl 'A multi-layered, captivating mystery … twisty and clever, this is reminiscent of Du Maurier at her best. It's completely irresistible' Gill Paul

Praise for Secrets of the Watch House 'Off the Coast of Cornwall, Jenny Ashcroft creates a delectable darkness and threads it with light. Jenny is one of my favourite authors; with her I always know I’ll be captivated, transported, swept away. With serious Du Maurier vibes, this was spine-tinglingly good. I adored it. Superb' Amanda Geard, The Midnight House 'Unsettling and enticing – Jenny takes us on a journey to an island off the coast of Cornwall where the weather mirrors the mystery that is unraveling the lives of all of the inhabitants. A glorious, and sometimes creepy, read' Rachel Burton, The Last Party at Silverton Hall Praise for The Echoes of Love ‘Ashcroft has done it again with another deeply moving, beautifully romantic and vividly rendered story. This is a wonderful and resonant historical novel, focussing on family, loyalty and love without borders’ Katherine Webb, The Legacy ‘Haunting and heart-breaking … explores truth, beauty and the fragility of human relationships’ Rachel Burton, The Secrets of Summer House ‘The Echoes of Love is beautifully written, powerful and poignant. Time and place are brilliantly evoked, with a moving love story at its core. It is excellent’ Tracy Rees, The House at Silvermoor ‘The Echoes Of Love has every element you could hope for from a gripping historical novel – romance, heartbreak, evocative prose and expertly woven themes of loyalty, bravery and betrayal. Both captivating and devastating, this is a uniquely moving, unforgettable story’ Holly Miller, The Sight of You

Praise for Secrets of the Watch House 'The most thrillingly atmospheric novel I've read all year. With this book, Ashcroft proves herself to be a storyteller at the top of her game. I exhort everyone to step into the Watch House, where you'll be obsessed by the mystery, haunted by the shadows and beguiled by the love. Just brilliant!' Natasha Lester 'Off the Coast of Cornwall, Jenny Ashcroft creates a delectable darkness and threads it with light. Jenny is one of my favourite authors; with her I always know I’ll be captivated, transported, swept away. With serious Du Maurier vibes, this was spine-tinglingly good. I adored it. Superb' Amanda Geard 'Unsettling and enticing – Jenny takes us on a journey to an island off the coast of Cornwall where the weather mirrors the mystery that is unraveling the lives of all of the inhabitants. A glorious, and sometimes creepy, read' Rachel Burton 'I loved the mystery, the ghostly element, the setting, and the love story. Fabulous!' Kathleen McGurl 'A multi-layered, captivating mystery … twisty and clever, this is reminiscent of Du Maurier at her best. It's completely irresistible' Gill Paul ‘An absolute page-turner … gorgeously atmospheric with a tremendous sense of place … compelling’ Tracy Rees 'A delicious love story … a beguiling mystery … tense, twisty and atmospheric, I was captivated from first page to last, transported to that windswept island off the Cornish coast and compelled to discover its secrets. A mesmerising and memorable read' Iona Grey

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Jenny Ashcroft is the author of several historical novels, including The Echoes of Love, Beneath a Burning Sky and Island in the East. She previously spent much of her life living in, working in and exploring Australia and Asia, and now splits her time between Australia and the UK.

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