The Secret Keepers - Anstey Harris

The Secret Keepers - Anstey Harris

Anstey Harris

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Published 16 October 2026

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  • Pages · 352 pages
  • Publication Date · 16/10/2026
  • Genre · Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
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From award-winning author Anstey Harris comes an unforgettable story of mothers, daughters and the secrets that can pull a family apart. Olivia has spent thirty years tending the cemetery next to her home, gently caring for the graves. Since her daughter Lizzie stopped speaking to her after a devastating accident, talking to the dead has been easier than the living. Olivia thought there would be years ahead-time to persuade Lizzie to come home. But when she discovers her husband is dying, everything changes. Suddenly, time is very short. For Lizzie to reunite with her parents, Olivia will have to face the truth of her choices, of the secrets she's been hiding for years. She knows it is time. Time to bring the two halves of herself back together. But if she does, will those she loves forgive her? Or is it already too late?An incredibly moving story that will stay in your heart, about the secrets we keep to protect those we love and how to find peace when time is running out. Praise for The Secret Keepers:"Beautifully rich and expansive... As surprising as it is immersive, I loved it." -Amy Beashel"Full of secrets, tricks and intrigue, this is a magical story about family and what it means to truly love. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, yet I wanted to savour every one." -Emma Robinsonc 2026 by Anstey Harris, all rights reserved.

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