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The compelling first book in the beloved classic series from ‘one of the nation’s favourite saga author’ (Lancashire Post) in the grand tradition of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox.

Jennie’s heartwarming and heartrending sagas are richly praised!


‘Jennie Felton knows how to tell a cracking story and keep the reader gripped… if you enjoy reading books in the style of Catherine Cookson then this one is for you’ Books With Wine and Chocolate

‘Another superbly woven and character-rich story from a saga author who writes from the heart’ Peterborough Telegraph


‘Packed full of Jennie’s signature strong heroines, this book will keep you guessing’ MNR Journal

Shattered by tragedy, can the Donovan family find happiness again?

When terrible tragedy strikes at the local colliery, the residents of Fairley Terrace’s ten houses suffer more than one loss and, for Maggie Donovan at number six, the world turns upside down. Turning for comfort to the one man she can trust, she finds a sudden and undeniable passion instead. But any future with Josh Withers seems a betrayal of her past, and Maggie realises the only way to survive is to conceal a very dark secret of her own…

*Includes a preview of the next book in the series and bonus material from the author.*

Don’t miss Jennie’s the rest Families of Fairley Terrace series, which begins with Maggie’s story in All The Dark Secrets and continues with Lucy’s story in The Miner’s Daughter, Edie’s story in The Girl Below Stairs, Carina’s story in The Widow’s Promise and Laurel’s story in The Sister’s Secret.

Plus look out for Jennie’s page-turning standalones – The Stolen Child, A Mother’s Sacrifice and The Smuggler’s Girl – coming soon!

The Families of Fairley Terrace