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Spring 1937: Teresa, a young Basque girl, is evacuated to London in the wake of the Guernica bombing. She thinks she has reached safety in the lofty halls of Rochester Place and the soothing arms of Mary Davidson, but trouble seeks her out wherever she goes... Autumn 2020: Corrine, an emergency services operator, receives a call from a distressed woman called Mary. But when the ambulance arrives at Rochester Place - the address the woman gave them - she is nowhere to be found. No matter how hard she tries to forget, memories of Mary''s raw fear haunt Corinne and secrets, long-hidden in Corinne''s family tree, begin to surface. Is Mary calling from beyond the grave? And what actually happened at Rochester Place all those years ago? Set between the dusty halls of Rochester Place and the bustling streets of modern-day Tooting, this emotive, intricately layered mystery tells the spellbinding story of two people, separated by time, yet mysteriously connected through an enchanting Georgian house and the secrets within its walls. The perfect escapist read for fans of Kate Morton, Eve Chase and Lulu Taylor.

Brought to you by Penguin.THREE LOST SOULS.A LONG-BURIED SECRET.THE TRUTH THAT COULD SET THEM FREE...-----London, 1915: Tarot reader Katerina is trying to hold her life together amid the wartime chaos. When she opens a bakery that offers divination alongside sweet treats, she is hailed as a beacon of hope. But Katerina is hiding a dark truth that could cost her everything.Germany, 1918: A mute British soldier is taken to a prisoner of war camp where he meets Miriam, a researcher. She is drawn to his gentle manner and secretly vows to help him. But soon she will have to make an impossible choice: will she save the one she loves, or herself?Cornwall, Present Day: Recently widowed Edie is astonished to discover a mysterious box hidden in the wall of her newly renovated cottage. As Edie starts to investigate, she uncovers a secret that has lain hidden for over a century...The Story Collector tells the story of three people, divided by time and circumstance yet bound by a long-held secret.-----PRAISE FOR IRIS COSTELLO''A rich and tender story of fortitude, family and friendship'' Ruth Hogan, The Keeper of Lost Things''The perfect winter read'' Amanda Prowse, To Love and Be Loved''Simply spellbinding, very addictive, and so beautifully written'' Sophie Irwin, A Lady''s Guide to Fortune Hunting''Richly atmospheric, evocative and moving - a triumph of storytelling'' Abbie Greaves, The Ends of the Earth''Full of intrigue and loss, this beautifully written gothic tale makes for a spellbinding read'' Rhiannon Ward, The Shadowing''An intriguing story which skilfully entwines the past and present'' Heidi Swain, A Christmas Celebration''Absorbing, moving and multi-layered... A book to curl up with'' Emma Curtis, Invite Me In''Beautifully written with a story that draws you in'' Jane Corry, We All Have Our Secrets©2023 Iris Costello (P)2023 Penguin Audio