Rachel Hore worked in London publishing for many years before moving with her family to Norwich, where she taught publishing and creative writing at the University of East Anglia until deciding to become a full-time writer. The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge is her fourteenth novel. She is married to the writer D.J. Taylor and they have three sons. Visit her at RachelHore.co.uk and connect with her on X @RachelHore and instagram @rachel.hore.

'This complex, thoughtful novel features two interlocking stories in different timeframes. Themes of family, self-determination and passionate love make for a dramatic, warm-hearted, wonderfully written read.' DAILY MAIL 'Gorgeous' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'A gripping read' HELLO! 'The Hidden Years is a gorgeous tale - I raced through the pages. A new book by Rachel Hore is always a treat and this is no exception. An intriguing dual timeline story set in beautiful Cornwall and brimming with sense of place’ TRACY REES 'A powerfully emotional book that gripped me on every page. Superb!’  KATE FURNIVALL ‘Packed with secrets, heartbreak and lies’YOURS 'A glorious story, The Hidden Years steals your heart. I loved it!' LIZ FENWICK   Praise for Rachel Hore's One Moonlit Night ‘Beautifully rich in period detail – an absorbing and touching story’ ERICA JAMES, Sunday Times bestselling author of Mothers & Daughters 'A stunning depiction of life during the war, both for the men who faced death on the battlefields and those left behind in England . . .  a compelling and evocative read, brimming with hope, courage and buried secrets.' S MAGAZINE 'We’re in the London of World War II, her house is bombed to bits and husband Philip is missing after Dunkirk. With two small daughters in tow, Maddie seeks refuge at Knyghton, Philip’s childhood home . . .  In this gripping, detailed, beautifully written drama, Hore brilliantly captures the danger and desperation on both the home and battle fronts.' DAILY MAIL

Rachel Hore worked in London publishing for many years before moving with her family to Norwich, where she taught publishing and creative writing at the University of East Anglia until deciding to become a full-time writer. The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge is her fourteenth novel. She is married to the writer D.J. Taylor and they have three sons. Visit her at RachelHore.co.uk and connect with her on X @RachelHore and instagram @rachel.hore.

'This complex, thoughtful novel features two interlocking stories in different timeframes. Themes of family, self-determination and passionate love make for a dramatic, warm-hearted, wonderfully written read.' DAILY MAIL 'Gorgeous' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'A gripping read' HELLO! 'The Hidden Years is a gorgeous tale - I raced through the pages. A new book by Rachel Hore is always a treat and this is no exception. An intriguing dual timeline story set in beautiful Cornwall and brimming with sense of place’ TRACY REES 'A powerfully emotional book that gripped me on every page. Superb!’  KATE FURNIVALL ‘Packed with secrets, heartbreak and lies’YOURS 'A glorious story, The Hidden Years steals your heart. I loved it!' LIZ FENWICK   Praise for Rachel Hore's One Moonlit Night ‘Beautifully rich in period detail – an absorbing and touching story’ ERICA JAMES, Sunday Times bestselling author of Mothers & Daughters 'A stunning depiction of life during the war, both for the men who faced death on the battlefields and those left behind in England . . .  a compelling and evocative read, brimming with hope, courage and buried secrets.' S MAGAZINE 'We’re in the London of World War II, her house is bombed to bits and husband Philip is missing after Dunkirk. With two small daughters in tow, Maddie seeks refuge at Knyghton, Philip’s childhood home . . .  In this gripping, detailed, beautifully written drama, Hore brilliantly captures the danger and desperation on both the home and battle fronts.' DAILY MAIL