Overview

Ceylon, 1908: Stella Baxter returns to the island paradise that once promised her everything -- haunted by her father's death and the brutal assault that left her with a baby she cannot love. Her husband, Norton, is waiting for her in Colombo. He rescued her from scandal, he sees her worth, and his steady presence offers something Stella had given up on: a chance to heal. At last she can turn to the work that still binds her to her father -- preserving his precious academic legacy. But the arrival of the Government Agent's wayward daughter, Cynthia -- abandoned by her lover and desperate to salvage her reputation -- ignites forbidden desires within Norton's own family. As secrets unravel and the respectable façade of British Ceylon begins to crack, the fragile new life Stella has built is caught in the fallout. Soon the mistakes of the past resurface, and Stella must fight to protect not only her father's legacy but her own future. Set against the lush, oppressive heat of early twentieth-century Ceylon, this unforgettable historical novel is perfect for readers who love Dinah Jefferies, Angela Petch and Rhys Bowen.

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""An absolutely beautiful story written with so much compassion... will touch your heart in ways you may never have dreamed."" Reader review, 5 stars ""I felt transported back in time. I loved it and didn't want it to end."" Reader review, 5 stars ""Wow, what an amazing, powerful and moving story! It kept me captivated from start to finish... left me breathless and deeply engrossed."" Reader review, 5 stars ""Beautifully written... utterly addictive and will keep you riveted until the last page."" Reader review, 5 stars ""A poignant and beautiful story. Flynn writes with perfection. I absolutely loved this."" Reader review, 5 stars ""The emotions I went through were numerous... This book hit me in the gut... magical to read and will stay with me... Wonderful."" Reader review, 4 stars ""PHENOMENAL! Loved reading it and didn't want to put it down."" Reader review, 5 stars ""Wow - where to begin... I am still thinking about this book! What an amazing story!"" Reader review, 5 stars

Author Information

Clare Flynn is the author of sixteen historical novels and a collection of short stories. A former International Marketing Director and strategic management consultant, she's now a full-time writer. Having lived and worked in London, Paris, Brussels, Milan and Sydney, home is now on the coast, in Sussex, England, where she can watch the sea from her windows. An avid traveler, her books are often set in exotic locations. Clare is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a member of The Society of Authors, The Alliance of Independent Authors, The Historical Novel Society and the Romantic Novelists Association. She is the winner of the Romantic Novelists Association Indie Champion of the Year 2022, and the Bookbrunch Adult Fiction Prize 2020 for The Pearl of Penang. When she can spare the time from writing and feeding her voracious reading habit, she loves to quilt, paint and play the piano.

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