Secrets Lost: Secrets Remembered

by Marcia Breece

PAST LIVES, NEW BEGINNINGS
Secrets Lost is a story of discovery and awakening, set on a llama farm in rural Western Washington. Morgan Hill dons a pair of spectacles she finds hidden in an heirloom trunk and begins to catch a glimpse of lost generations and long forgotten family secrets. Her expansion and awakening flourish when she meets Yuri Bozek, a mysterious lumberjack who is more than his occupation implies. Drawing on his intuition and a deep energetic awareness, Yuri guides Morgan to discover the true essence of love. Their paths converge in the dark attic as the heirloom trunk exposes ancient bonds neither could have imagined.

Secrets Lost is grounded in the known world but also offers a captivating look at what lies beyond the five senses. Breece's evocative symbolism, thought-provoking imagery, and well-crafted storytelling make this debut novel utterly compelling.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 4, 2013

About the author

Marcia Breece is an American author, memoirist, and self-publishing consultant who lives near Port Townsend, Washington. Her diverse life experiences, from corporate executive to innkeeper/llama farmer have deeply impacted her writing.
Breece began her professional life as a stay-at-home mother before transitioning into a high-powered corporate career in the telecommunications industry. In the 1990s, she worked internationally in India, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, helping to establish wireless networks for AT&T Wireless and GTE. Despite the excitement of global travel, she eventually felt unfulfilled, prompting a significant lifestyle change.
In 2005, she left her corporate career to purchase a hobby farm on Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula, where she opened a bed and breakfast. In addition to her guests, Breece cared for llamas, ducks, geese, rabbits, sheep, and chickens. While the experience was enriching, it left little time for writing. She later sold the farm and settled into a quieter life on the Olympic Peninsula.
In addition to her writing, Breece runs Publishing Partners, a consulting service that assists authors with self-publishing, including editing, design, and distribution.
Breece currently resides in a rural cottage overlooking Discovery Bay, accompanied by her two Havanese dogs, Dora and Ellie. She finds inspiration in the tranquility of her surroundings, which supports both her writing and her work with fellow authors.

Reviews

[Uta Mooney · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful story. I couldn't put it down. Its described as fiction/metaphysical but I think there is also a lot of the author's truth in it too. Its a book I will read again and again. Reading Secrets Lost has been an awakening experience for me. There are a lot of hidden messages for anyone ready to see them.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read / listened to this book in audio format. I will always choose audio when available because the audio breathes life into a book! Audio also allows us to multitask as we listen like, exercise, yard work, chores, even driving. Audio books are great company for long road trips too!
I really enjoyed this story! It was strange & different & even fun! This book is about healers and spirits and the unknown, but is told to us in a very enjoyable, fun format! Morgan has been seeing orbs, lights and strange things for as long as she can remember. Morgan is a world traveler and has decided to settle down with something new, so she buys a farm & turns it into a Bed & Breakfast. Morgan';s friends convince Morgan to write a book about her past & family life as Morgan has a unique way with words. Later at an Authors event Morgan meets Yuri. Yuri has many strange things about him that draws Morgan to him.
Morgan offers Yuri a job for the winter at her B&B. Yuri teaches Morgan more about her powers. Most of all, Yuri teaches Morgan life is never really over, it just changes into something else!
Kudos to both the author Marcia Breece who did a wonderful job writing this. The plot was great & the story held my interest for sure. Also to the Narrator, Rosemary Benson who has a wonderful voice. The accents were spot on. I really enjoyed listening to her. Good job ladies! Quite Inspirational.

[Carol · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thanks to Goodreads for the chance to read this book.

This was not quite what I was expecting. The story seems to be more autobiography along with the authors route of self discovery. I was looking for a fun novel, instead got more of a self help book about the auras around people and how to get more enjoyment out of life.

As a whole, the book was well written, though a little more broken up than I like. It starts as the main character is in the middle of her second career as a B&B owner. In her time there, she finds a pair of glasses that belonged to a past relative. As she puts on the glasses, she can see glowing colors that were previously not visible. By books end, she could see these things without the glasses. A visitor to the B&B, helps her in her quest to understand the colors and her own feelings towards many things, and people, that have happened in her life.

[Ilka Rathsack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once I began reading Secrets Lost I couldn't put it down. I related to many of Yuri's metaphysical views and feel that this character has assisted me, as much as the character Morgan Hill, on my journey of self discovery. This is a book that I will read again and again.

[Denise Frisino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully sculptured in both worlds. Marcia utilizes her wonderful talents to portray strong images of the past and present, blending them together in her magical story. Very entertaining and thought provoking.

[Laurie · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Jean · Rating 2 out of 5]

(Audible; Rosemary Benson, narrator) New Age handbook marries Chick Lit, and they beget this novel.