The Moon Gate: A sweeping tale of love, war and a house of secrets for fans of historical fiction NEW for 2023
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The Moon Gate: A sweeping tale of love, war and a house of secrets for fans of historical fiction NEW for 2023
By (Author) Amanda Geard
Headline Publishing Group
Headline Review
1st June 2023
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Fiction
Historical romance
Second World War fiction
823.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
512
Width 154mm, Height 232mm, Spine 40mm
620g
Description
A faded photograph. An abandoned house. A wartime secret...
From the author of 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 Natasha Lester.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 . . ._______YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE AMANDA GEARD...'I loved The Midnight House. Wonderful storytelling' RACHEL HORE'A wonderful tale of family secrets, brimming with lush historical detail' HAZEL GAYNOR'A multi-layered mystery spanning generations, evocative and beautifully written' TRACY REES'I loved it. An intriguing story with wonderful characters' RACHAEL ENGLISH'I really, really loved it. A wonderful mystery. Totally atmospheric and just wonderfully escapist' LORNA COOK'A gorgeous setting, wonderful characters and secrets that kept me glued to the pages' JENNY ASHCROFT'I was pulled in from page one. It's beautiful and I love it' LIZ FENWICK'Intriguing, moving and I loved the way the stories moved back and forth in time' SINEAD MORIARTYReviews
'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
Magnificent! Cleverly woven plots, storylines and heartbreak . . . I loved it -- Lorna Cook, bestselling author of The Forgotten Village
Author Bio
Born in Australia, Amanda Geard has lived all over the world, from a houseboat in London to a Norwegian Island, before settling in County Kerry in Ireland. Her writing has appeared in The Irish Times, The Journal, writing.ie, Nordic Reach and Vertical Magazine. Her short story Not Yet Recycled won the New Irish Writing Award in October 2019.
