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A secret ended their friendship. Now it''s time to unlock the past ...''Exciting and at times heartbreaking'' Carmel HarringtonStacey Nash is in search of a new mystery to engage listeners of her popular podcast ''Whatever Happened To . . . ?''. Her discovery of The Diamonds provides the perfect fit. Why did this all-woman rock band, on the verge of international stardom, disappear without a trace?In 1980s smalltown Ireland, Birdy Troy is a talented young musician on a mission to pursue her dream with her three closest friends. The bright lights of London call, but the road to stardom is not what she expected. As Birdy waits in the wings for the performance of a lifetime, she battles with a truth that threatens everything.Forty Years on, as Stacey Nash investigates, it seems as if the closer she gets to tracking down Birdy Troy,the more elusive she becomes. As Stacey pieces together fragments of a broken story, her determination deepens.A moving and gripping story of two generations of women, each of whom, in their own way, is trying to be free.''A compelling page-turner . . . Rachael English is a gifted storyteller'' Anne TiernanPreviously published as Whatever Happened to Birdy Troy?

From Ireland to the USA, a heart-warming story of family, friendships and love, of difficult decisions and lifelong consequences from a well-loved Irish radio personality.

How do you know where you belong?

In June 1988, Elizabeth Kelly''s parents think she belongs at home in Ireland. Her boyfriend is certain of it. Unwilling to settle down just yet, she decides to spend the summer in Boston with her college friends. But the next four months change all of them, especially Elizabeth. Quiet and dutiful at home, she surprises herself and everyone else by falling for Danny Esposito, a restless charmer with a troublesome family.

More than 20 years later with opportunities in Ireland scarce once again, a new generation looks to America, awakening memories of a golden summer for their parents. When a crisis occurs, Elizabeth returns to Boston where she is drawn back into the life she once lived. But will she be able to reconcile the dreams of her 20-year-old self with the woman she has become?

''A wonderful portrait of modern families from a true storyteller who keeps you turning the pages'' Cathy KellyGus and Joan worked hard to give their children everything - a comfortable home in a leafy Dublin neighbourhood, gap years that never seem to end and an open chequebook for life''s little emergencies. Unfortunately, although the children have grown up, they are a little too comfortable with the well-feathered nest: now it''s time to learn a few home truths.When a twist of fate means the bank of Mum and Dad can no longer bail them out, suddenly the whole family must find out who they really are. Uncovering the secrets they all hide shows them a different side to the city they call home as they find allies in the most unlikely places.

Every paper bracelet held a mother''s heartbreaking secret...

She had left behind everything she loved to forge a future for the one she treasured most...

''A true storyteller who keeps you turning the pages'' CATHY KELLY, Sunday Times bestselling author

Sent to Ireland in disgrace, she was forced to give up her baby...

A NIGHT FOUR FRIENDS COULD NOT FORGET. A LIFETIME OF SECRETS. ''A gripping read that I found impossible to put down ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' Real reader''The twist was brilliant ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' Real reader''A masterpiece of Irish fiction...shocks you to the core with secrets that you cannot imagine ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' Real reader _______ From the number one bestselling author of The Paper Bracelet and The American Girl comes a compelling story of friendship, a small town, and a big secret . . . filled with warmth, drama and an unforgettable twist, The Night of the Party is perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes, Susan Lewis and Emily Gunnis.January 1982. In the rural village of Kilmitten, the Crossan family is holding its annual party during the biggest snowstorm Ireland has seen in decades. By the end of the night, the parish priest has been found dead, in suspicious circumstances. For Tom, Conor, Tess and Nina, four teenage friends who were there, life will never be the same. One of them carries a secret and, as the years pass and their lives diverge, a bond that won''t be broken silently holds. As the thirty-fifth anniversary of the priest''s death approaches, Conor, now a senior police officer, has reason to believe that Tom - a prominent politician - can help identify the killer. As his dilemma draws the four friends back together, all are forced to question their lives and to confront their differences.*THE LETTER HOME, THE NEW NOVEL FROM RACHAEL ENGLISH, IS AVAILABLE NOW* _______ FIND OUT WHY READERS LOVE RACHAEL ENGLISH: ''Beautiful, compelling and sincere in the way of the best stories and the best books'' Irish Independent''Paints a vivid picture of a changing Ireland'' Irish Times''Outstanding. I was on the edge of my seat ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' Real reader ''It broke my heart. Rachael has managed to tell a truly heartbreaking story beautifully and with real grace and dignity ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' Real reader ''Beautifully written and enjoyable ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' Real reader ''I loved this book. Despite the subject matter this book is very uplifting ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' Real reader ''A beautifully written story, uncovering some untold truths ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' Real reader ''An addictive read ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' Real reader ''Could not put it down. Highly recommend ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' Real reader

''A cracking page-turner in the best tradition of Maeve Binchy'' Patricia Scanlan''Beautiful, compelling, and sincere in the way of the very best stories and the best books'' Irish IndependentFrom the Number One bestselling author of The American Girl comes a story of friendship, a small town, and a big secret ...January 1982: In the rural village of Kilmitten, the Crossan family is holding its annual party during the biggest snowstorm Ireland has seen in decades. By the end of the night, the parish priest has been found dead, in suspicious circumstances.For Tom, Conor, Tess and Nina, four teenage friends who were there, life will never be the same. One of them carries a secret and, as the years pass and their lives diverge, a bond that won''t be broken silently holds.As the thirty-fifth anniversary of the priest''s death approaches, Conor, now a senior police officer, has reason to believe that Tom - a prominent politician - can help identify the killer. As his dilemma draws the four friends back together, all are forced to question their lives and to confront their differences.The Night of the Party is a page-turning novel that combines warmth, drama and an unforgettable twist.

Every baby''s bracelet held a mother''s secret...''Utterly moving and compelling'' Patricia Scanlan''A true storyteller who keeps you turning the pages'' Cathy KellyFor almost fifty years, Katie Carroll has kept a box tucked away inside her wardrobe. It dates from her time working as a nurse in a west of Ireland mother and baby home in the 1970s. The box contains a notebook ... and a collection of babies'' identity bracelets.Now, grieving the loss of her husband, Katie makes a decision. The information she possesses could help reunite people with their birth mothers. She posts a message on an online forum and soon the replies are rolling in, from as far away as Boston. Katie encounters success and failure, heartbreak and joy. But is she prepared for shocking secrets to be uncovered in her own life?

THE NUMBER ONE IRISH BESTSELLERInspired by true events, the lives of three remarkable women interweave across time and tides in an unforgettable journey of the heart.When journalist Jessie Daly loses everything she holds dear, she travels home to Ireland''s west coast, and helps an old friend researching life during the famine. Jessie becomes drawn into the heartbreaking story of a brave young mother, Bridget Moloney, and her daughter, Norah.On the other side of the ocean, in Boston, Kaitlin Wilson is researching her family tree. She unearths a fascinating story, but her research forces her to confront uncomfortable truths about the past, as she uncovers an unexpected connection to Ireland in famine times.Generations before, in the small town of Clooneven, a young mother faced a heart-wrenching choice: to watchher baby girl perish with hunger, or to start out for a new life in America, alone, in order to protect the one sheloves most, leaving behind only a letter...