Her mother's secret - Rosanna Ley

'A beautifully written story of loss and love, Her Mother's Secret is Rosanna Ley at her best'
My Weekly

Escape to the heart of enchanting Brittany with the bestselling author of The Villa and The Little Theatre by the Sea. The perfect treat for fans of Santa Montefiore and Veronica Henry.

For many years Colette has avoided returning to her homeland - the magical island of Belle-le-en-Mer in Southern Brittany - afraid to confront the painful memories she left behind. She is living on the Cornish coast when she hears about her mother Thea's failing health and realises that the time has come for her to go home. But can Colette ever forgive Thea for what she has done?

Despite Colette's wariness, romantic Belle-le still fascinates her. She takes on the running of her mother's flower shop and makes friends with lodie from the Old Lighthouse where Thea once worked as a nanny and with the enigmatic tienne who shares Colette's mixed feelings about the island. As Thea opens up to her for the first time, Colette finds herself softening and being drawn back into the landscape of her past. But can Belle-le also be a part of her future?

The ghosts of that past still linger. What happened all those years ago and how did it cause the rift between mother and daughter? It becomes clear that the beauty of Belle-le hides a devastating family secret - one that Colette is determined to unravel at any cost.

Rosanna Ley works as a creative tutor and has written many articles and stories for national magazines. Her writing holidays and retreats take place in stunning locations in Spain and Italy. When she is not travelling, Rosanna lives in West Dorset by the sea.

A beautiful holiday read
Candis

Beautifully written and gently captivating
Heat

A beautifully written story of loss and love, Her Mother's Secret is Rosanna Ley at her best
My Weekly

Her Mother's Secret is the ideal sunshine escape, a moving and magical story brimming with rich, lyrical descriptions
Lancashire Evening Post

A wonderfully descriptive and beautifully crafted tale about love, life and second chances, all with a gorgeous escapist setting. The perfect holiday companion
Heat on The Little Theatre by the Sea

Sun-soaked escapism
Best on The Little Theatre by the Sea

The ultimate feel-good read, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming
Candis on The Little Theatre by the Sea

Reading it will make you want to jump on the first flight out to Sardinia
Hello on The Little Theatre by the Sea

Holiday romance at its most evocative and escapist
The Lady on Little Theatre by the Sea

An immersive holiday read that makes you want to reach for your sunglasses, a quiet spot and a long drink
Dorset Echo