<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>What if you discovered that everything you knew about yourself was a lie?</b></p> <p>When pregnant Jaya loses her mother, then her baby son Arun in a tragic cot death, her world crashes down. Overcome by grief and guilt, she begins to look for answers - to the enigma of her lonely, distant mother, and her mysterious past in India.</p> <p>Looking through her mother's belongings, she finds two diaries and old photographs, carrying the smoky aroma of fire. A young boy smiles out at Jaya from every photograph - and in one, a family stand proudly in front of a sprawling mansion. Who is this child? And why did her mother treasure this memento of a regal family lost to the past?</p> <p>As Jaya starts to read the diaries, their secrets lead her back to India, to the ruin of a once grand house on a hill. There, Kali, a mad old lady, will unlock the story of a devastating lie and a fire that tore a family apart.</p> <p>Nothing though will prepare Jaya for the house's final revelation, which will change everything Jaya knew about herself.</p> <p><b>If you enjoy Dinah Jefferies, Lucinda Riley and Santa Montefiore, you will love this unforgettable journey through the lush landscape of India to the heart of what it means to be a mother and daughter.</b></p> <p><b>What everyone is saying about <i>A Mother's Secret</i> </b></p> <p>'<b>I loved this book</b>, the descriptions of India, the mansion, the food and the people are swoon worthy. And the characters are so real, so believable, so frail and fraught with their own mistakes, I felt like I was an observer, watching real people as I read this book.' <i>For the Love of Books</i></p> <p>'<b>5 out of 5 stars</b>...I read it in one shot because I couldn't bear to stop...what I can promise you is that it is a great read...<b>A book that was an absolute pleasure to read</b>.' <i>Any Excuse to Read</i></p> <p>'<b>Beautifully written</b> . . . Renita D'Silva skilfully weaves an <b>enthralling</b> tale . . . In so doing, she manages to seamlessly incorporate love, betrayal, disappointment, heartbreak, deceit and victory. This is <b>a wonderful, evocative story</b> that <b>readers will easily embrace and enjoy</b>.' <i>Jan's Book Buzz</i></p> <p>'<b>I was hooked...I absolutely adored this book</b>...This <b>won my heart...5*</b>.' <i>Laura's Book Blog Corner</i></p>
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