The Hidden Letter at Bluebell Farm

by Rebecca Alexander

As the sun filters through the farmhouse window, Tasha carefully turns over the fragile envelope, sealed for decades. She shivers. Will this letter reveal the secrets of Bluebell Farm?

Arriving at Bluebell Farm in the English countryside, historian Tasha has never felt more alone. Her twins have left for university, her marriage is over, and she’s said goodbye to the place she thought would always be her home. Exploring the tumbledown farm and striking up a friendship with elderly Maud, whose prickly exterior masks a warm heart, offers the distraction Tasha desperately needs.

Together with Ryan, a silver-haired, motorbike-riding archaeologist, Tasha digs into the farm’s history. Soon she finds faded photographs and a sealed, yellowing letter that calls to her. But Maud’s eyes fill with tears as she insists the long-lost letter must never be opened. Could it be from Maud’s father, who went missing after the Second World War?

Intrigued by the stories hidden behind Maud’s sharp blue eyes, Tasha and Ryan unearth a heart-wrenching secret. Maud’s father’s disappearance is not the only mystery hidden on this farm. If Maud reads the letter after all these years, will it reveal all?

And with Maud’s encouragement, can Tasha have a second chance at love with kind-hearted Ryan? Or will the heartache in their own pasts keep them apart?

An absolutely stunning, heartbreaking and addictive novel about family secrets and new beginnings. Fans of Barbara O’Neal, Tricia O’Malley and Liz Eeles will adore being swept away to the farms and villages of the stunning English countryside.

What readers are saying about The Hidden Letter at Bluebell Farm:

‘Wow! I stayed up most of the night to finish this book. I just couldn't put it down!… Grab a box of tissues.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh I loved this… a fave series. I love every single moment… stunned me… so beautiful I felt like it was somehow part of me, part of a shelf in my heart… oh it made my heart ache… just gorgeous… you need to read this book… beautiful.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved this… both heart-warming and heartbreaking… It touched my heart… Excellent.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Phenomenal… will bring you to tears as it breaks your heart, and then put you back together again.’ Cindy L Spear, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Had me crying… A heart-wrenching story that will stay with you for a long time.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Beautiful… gripping… feels like a warm blanket on a grey afternoon.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Genres: Historical Fiction, Womens Fiction

320 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 28, 2026

About the author

Having had a career in psychology, Rebecca Alexander decided to take time out to raise and home educate six children - and home educate herself with an MA in Creative Writing. The Secrets of Life and Death (2013) was a runner up in the 2011 novel writing competition with Mslexia and an agent and book deal for three books ensued. The Secrets of Blood and Bone (2014) and The Secrets of Time and Fate (2016) were published by Del Rey UK. With a historical strand exploring 16th century sorcery and a contemporary story about revenants, the books enjoyed a fantasy readership.

Since then, A Baby's Bones will be published by Titan Books (May 1 2018) and is decidedly crime. A sequel comes out next April, and the books follow the work of an archaeologist trying to solve crimes in the past. And staying safe in the present, with the help of Felix Guichard from the Secrets series. Things are still going bump in the night.

Reviews

["Avonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

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THE HIDDEN LETTER AT BLUEBELL FARM (Wildflower Secrets Book #3) by Rebecca Alexander is an emotionally gripping, heartbreaking, and wonderful dual timeline historical fiction/women’s fiction addition to the Wildflower Secrets series. This book, like the others in the series, are easily read as standalones with the location of Dartmoor, England being the main linkage between all the books with minimal story content crossover.

Bluebell Farm in the farming community of Dartmoor is the setting of both timelines. The main character of both timelines is Maud. She is a young girl during WWII as she lives and works on her family’s farm in the historical timeline starting in the 1940s. She is a 95-year-old woman in the present-day timeline when The National Trust buys her farmhouse, barn, and land for historical preservation.

Tasha is a divorced mother of grown twins who is searching for a change. She decides to take the assignment of staying on Bluebell Farm to catalogue and restore historical finds. At first, Tasha finds Maud brusk and secretive, but as she works to understand and help Maud, the two become closer and Tasha feels responsible for Maud. But Maud’s secrets from her early years on the farm begin to surface. The boy and then man she could never have and all she had to endure over the years comes to light.

Keep the tissues close for this one. Maud is a character I will remember for a long time to come. Her strength and perseverance were amazing, and she is more than just an assignment to Tasha. All the stories in this series are emotional but having had a grandma who lived to be 102, this one got to me personally. A well written story with a memorable main protagonist and blend of two plotlines that kept me turning the pages to the very end.

I highly recommend this inspiring historical fiction/women’s fiction dual timeline story!

[Dee Groocock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maud is ninety-five and has sold her farmhouse and land to The National Trust.

When Tasha arrives and first meets Maud, it’s a tense time. They gradually come to respect and trust each other. Maud slowly tells Tasha about her life living on the farm, she was born there.

Tasha is on her own following the split from her husband. Her twins are both at university, and she feels lonely. This project is not just about Maud and her home, Tasha needs to find herself.

When Ryan, the archaeologist, arrives at the property on a motorbike, there is a little spark between him and Tasha. As they spend more time with each other, as well as Maud, the attraction is evident.

This is a dual timeline story that goes from now to the 1940s. This was really interesting, and I enjoyed learning about the farming life on Dartmoor back in the 40’s. I could tell how much research the author had put into the farming community back over the years.

I did find this to be an emotional tale at times, and my heart went out to Maud, life was extremely tough for her from an early age.

I found the characters to be relatable and enjoyed watching their friendships grow through the story.

Although this is the third book in the series, it didn’t matter that I hadn’t read the first two books. I shall definitely be reading the other books as I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

[Caroline’s Page~Turners · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tasha is undergoing a significant transformation in her life, all at once. Her marriage has ended, her twins have left for college, and she is now leaving the place she believed was her forever home. She is unsure of how much more she can endure.

As she prepares to leave the farm she loves, Tasha discovers an old photograph with an unopened letter. Tasha’s friend Maud becomes deeply emotional upon seeing the still sealed envelope. She strongly advises Tasha against opening it and insists that the letter inside should never be read.

“The Hidden Letter at Bluebell Farm” by Rebecca Alexander is an exceptionally well-written time-slip story that effortlessly weaves the past and present together. I thoroughly enjoyed this captivating tale filled with second chances, hope, and an enduring love that spans a lifetime. Maud, a ninety-five-year-old friend, stands out as a remarkable character. Despite her advanced age, she continues to make new friends and serves as a source of encouragement, strength and positivity in Tasha’s life.

Rebecca Alexander is an absolute master storyteller. She skillfully draws the reader into the story, making them feel as if they are walking among the pages. This heartwarming and inspiring novel is a must-read. I highly recommend it.

[Cindy Spear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rebecca Alexander’s passion for the Dartmoor farming community in Devon, England comes through vividly in The Hidden Letter at Bluebell Farm. This is such a moving and painful reminder of the difficulties and struggles of farming (both in the past and present) but also the reality of living with a violent and deranged alcoholic. For characters Maud and her mother, the horrors they faced daily would break anyone’s heart. It is therefore astonishing with all we learn that Maud is still alive at ninety-five and dwelling on the same challenging property. There are so many sad pieces to Maud’s story. Financial struggles, death and forced abandonment of siblings, a cruel father, an ill mother, and a man Maud loved dearly but could not be with. And then there is the destructive rumours and lies.

This novel is a real tribute to the farmers of the moors who braved the elements to make a home and living but also faced deep psychological challenges. Rebecca’s background in psychology clearly gives her insight into the minds of those under such severe pressures. I believe she has relayed those details and responses in her characters with accuracy and believability.

This deeply layered psychological novel truly bruised my heart. I felt massive pain for Maud and all those she represents. The landscape is a character, too, and reflects very much the moods and events of the story. As Rebecca has stated in her Letter at the close of the novel: Dartmoor is ’sweeping and beautiful but can be terrifying and powerful.’ It is a land of extremes with weather that can turn in a blink of an eye. There are numerous ruins dotted along its terrain that were unable to withstand the forces of nature. But the Dartmoor people in contrast are ‘strong and resilient’. The Hidden Letter at Bluebell Farm demonstrates this in spades.

The novel is presented in two timelines. One in present day and the other 1940-1954 in telling Maud’s life story. And what a moving story it is, mostly full of heartbreak, struggle, confusion, longing, despair, regret and grief. But although relationships were less than ideal and young Maud had to carry some heavy burdens and responsibilities, her love for the land and animals carried and sustained her. Now in the late years of her life, she sells the farm to the Heritage Trust to pay some health bills. That opens the door to many skeletons in the closet (and ground).

Tasha, the historian and the Trust’s liaison, arrives in her van at Bluebell Farm to preserve the farm’s heritage and look after the historical contents. When Tasha encounters Maud for the first time, the experience is a strange one. She is a prickly character but Tasha likes her and manages to win Maud’s trust over in time and they become good friends. In fact, Tasha gets quite involved, protecting and caring for this elderly woman who she sees as a survivor. While living in her van on the premises, she works through the historical items and hears Maud’s story. Many events and secrets unfold. The descriptions are so vivid, I could picture every detail of this farm and Maud’s tragic past.

Tasha, herself, comes from a less than ideal situation. With a failed marriage, her home gone and her twins off to university, she is basically alone. She then takes this job because it sounds interesting. Possibly it is also a way to give her life purpose, structure and a goal again. But she does not expect to start a new romantic relationship. And when Ryan, ‘a silver haired motorbike-riding archaeologist’ rides into her life while on the job, sparks fly. The two make a great team as they dig up all the secrets of the past. And then a letter is made known that Maud says must never be opened. It has remained sealed in its envelope for many years. We wonder, how she could have left it all this time as most of us would be mad with curiosity! When it eventually is opened, it becomes Maud’s saving grace.

This is one powerful, thought provoking and often sad, novel that left me shaken to the core. There is so much to analyse in this story due to its multi-layered plot and characterisation. I marvelled at the author’s bravery to display two kinds of love stories: one from the past and one in the present that are very different in their outcomes. One is free to embrace a new start, and the other, though willing, is unable due to circumstances. This is realistic and shows how loving someone does not guarantee a positive response. When decisions are made that involve sacrifice of one’s own happiness, it tests strength and selflessness. In Maud’s case, some of results were caused by the gossip of a small town. For Tasha in the present, circumstances are very different and she is free to embrace her new start.

The Hidden Letter at Bluebell Farm is a phenomenal dual timeline story that must be read. I guarantee it will bring you to tears as it breaks your heart, and then put you back together again. Although we mourn Maud’s past losses, we are uplifted in the present when she receives a revelation that sets her free. When the mysteries are solved, redemption comes and it ends on a glorious upbeat note. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for a review copy.

[Emma Crowley · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Hidden Letter at Bluebell Farm is the third in Rebecca Alexander’s Wildflower Secrets series. Any reader could read this book as a standalone story as there are subtle reminders of past events but you never feel as if you have missed out. Previous characters do make an appearance every now and again but if you have not met them previously this does not affect your understanding of the current story. As someone who has been with this series since the start I loved seeing old faces again and I thought it was clever how the author linked the past and present together in terms of the familiar characters stories. Plus it was nice to see how they were getting on since I had last read about them. This new story was wonderful from beginning to end. I found myself completely sucked in right from the get go as Maud’s incredible story unfolds.

I found the descriptions of Bluebell Farm and the surrounding harsh land of the moor simply breathtaking and so evocative. The atmosphere of the desolation of the farm and its run down state pervaded throughout the pages yet a sense of hope began to emerge as Tasha began to uncover the secrets of the past and in doing so the incredible yet heart wrenching tale of the strong and courageous woman that was Maud began to make itself known. An exceptional story is deftly woven as the timeline moves expertly back and forth between the past and present highlighting how resourceful Maud was. Someone who had come from a lost era and who had always clung steadfast to Bluebell Farm remaining loyal to the memory of her family despite the tragedy, heartbreak and suffering they had endured.

A fascinating social history of farming on the moors is built up throughout and it could have been the case that this developed in a history school textbook but thankfully that didn’t occur as the personal, social, historical and romance elements all blended together to absolute perfection. I loved the fact there was no messing around with a long winded introduction which brought nothing to the story. Instead we get straight down to business and from that point on I barely come up for air so engrossed did I become. Tasha is a historian and works for the Heritage Trust who have recently bought Bluebell Farm. The plan is to renovate/excavate the farm and its surrounding buildings and turn it into a visitor centre. Tasha is to oversee the initial stages and she arrives having sold her house and bought a camper van following her divorce from Tony. What she sees upon her arrival is not what she had expected. She knew the farm was rundown and in a series state of disrepair but the job is much bigger than she would have thought. Not to mention Maud, now in her 90’s appears to be very resistant to change even after selling the farm.

Maud is allowed to stay on the farm until she passes and new accommodation will be created for her and the heritage of the farm will be preserved as best it can be. Maud is evasive, prickly and cantankerous with firm opinions and views. She’s a hardy woman used to living on her own for so long in primitive conditions and Bluebell Farm is the only place she has ever known. Despite her recent limited interactions with the outside world she has led an extraordinary life and suffered much hardship and heartbreak. As we delve back into the past we gain a deeper understanding of Maud. We learn that the events she endure, shaped the person who she is today and that the secrets she holds buried deeply within her will now have to come to the surface. Time may have stood still to a certain degree on the farm but with the arrival of Tasha and Ryan and their archaeological crew the foundations of Bluebell Farm will be shaken.

I really enjoyed the present day element to the story. Yes, there was some romance that featured but it wasn’t the dominant theme throughout the book instead it wove itself into the main threads of the story at a slow and gentle and underplayed pace. This was so apt as this was Maud’s story not Tasha’s. Tasha is merely the conduit through which an emotional story of extraordinary hardship emerges proving the greatest of love stories perhaps might not always have to have a happy ending. Tasha does her best to connect with Maud to bring her into the modern day world. She is resistant to change and to new methods of doing things and Tasha realises Maud is an enigmatic person who is hiding things. As the team set about exploring the farm major surprises occur which in order to comprehend we have to go back to the past.

1940 was the year that Maud first met Martin Emerson, the grandson of the neighbouring farm, and from that moment love sprung for her and she harboured this for many years right up until the present day. But love is not always reciprocated, or perhaps certain situations won’t allow this. Yet, she remains steadfast and loyal as she has always done with her family and the farm. As Maud recounts her story to Tasha chapters from her viewpoint tell of growing up on the farm and how war changed everything. The loss of her brother to war set in motion a series of events which have life altering and long lasting consequences. George, her father, takes to the drink and is never the same person due to the loss of his son. Maud and her mother Ethel have to step up and keep the farm running with limited resources and finances. They live in a world of pain, anxiety and fear, yet they keep trudging on desperately hoping that things would change.

Maud is very resilient and would love nothing more than to be a shepherdess when she is older and to one day marry Martin. But fate has plenty in store for her and as the strands of her story unwind there are numerous challenges, difficulties and extenuating circumstances that test her and alter the course of her. Things that spring to life in the present don’t seem to make sense at the time until further investigation and probing are carried out. Through Maud’s point of view things begin to make sense, but there is one significant event that leaves many unanswered questions and the hidden letter of the title comes into play here. I was smug in thinking I had everything worked out yet at the same time I was thinking that just seems to easy to have it pan out like that but the author had plenty of surprises up her sleeve packed full of tragedy, secrecy, hardship, misfortune, loyalty and mysterious. All of these things Tasha is determined to get to the bottom of as she forms a close bond with Maud. Perhaps she is the first person who can try and crack the walls that Maud has enshrouded herself with and in doing so Maud may finally be able to lay the ghosts of the past to rest.

The Hidden Letter at Bluebell Farm was a beautifully woven story and the best in the series so far which is saying something considering how much I enjoyed the first two books. There is a multi-layered plot with brilliant characterisation and although there is something sad, dark and secret about the farm, throughout it all Tasha attempts to right wrongs and bring hope, love, tenderness, friendship and solidarity into Maud’s life and in a way her own too. The characters and setting became so real I felt like I knew them in real life and I didn’t want to let go when I reached the final page. I could have kept reading on for many more hours. Hopefully in future books we will get glimpses once again of Tasha and co. Rebecca Alexander has written a powerful story and I was delighted that my first read of 2026 turned out to be such a memorable read.

[Amie Derricott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tasha is newly divorced and her twin sons have headed off to uni, so she has taken on a job restoring Bluebell Farm deep in the Dartmoor countryside. Once a cattle farm providing meat for the war effort, the historical society has taken it on to renovate and turn into a museum. The only condition is that nonagenarian Maud must be allowed to stay. Having lived and worked the land around the farm for her entire life, Tasha soon realises that Maud’s stories are just as valuable a historical artefact as the farm and the items inside it. When Tasha’s team begin renovations, a tiny skeleton is found, triggering questions about Maud’s life, the answers to which have been buried for years.

This is the third book in the *Wildflower Secrets* series, and I loved it just as much as the previous two. I’m not usually a big fan of historical fiction, but the way the author splits these stories into past and present has made me fall in love with her books. We alternate chapters between Tasha and Maud in the present day, and Maud as a girl growing up during the Second World War and beyond, which makes you feel like you’re part of this research journey with Tasha. The way the two timelines weave together brings you a story of hardship, love, and heartbreak that keeps you turning the pages. Add in the mystery of the bones and what really happened to Maud’s father all those years ago, and you have a book that will keep you reading—and thinking about these people’s lives—long after you’ve finished.

This is part of a series, but each book is its own individual story that stands alone. I do love how the author has given cameo appearances to characters from the previous books, both in the present day and in the past, which reinforces the sense of community you get from reading about a small village.

Once again, Alexander has written a book that is both heart-wrenching and uplifting in equal measure, and even though we as readers, along with the characters within the book, get answers to the questions raised along the way, it would be so nice to see where everyone ends up after this story concludes.

[Leanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Hidden Letter at Bluebell Farm is a beautifully tender, quietly gripping story about starting over, uncovering long‑buried truths, and finding connection in the most unexpected places. From the moment Tasha steps into the weathered farmhouse, the novel wraps you in that soft, nostalgic glow of the English countryside—sunlight through old windows, creaking floorboards, and secrets tucked into every corner.

Tasha is at a crossroads in her life, and the author captures her loneliness with such gentle honesty. Watching her rebuild a sense of belonging—first through the prickly‑but‑lovable Maud, then through the steady warmth of Ryan—feels like being invited into a found family. Their dynamic is heartfelt without ever tipping into sentimentality.

The mystery at the centre of the story is wonderfully paced. The sealed letter, the faded photographs, the shadows of the Second World War—each clue adds another layer of intrigue. Maud’s reluctance to confront the past is especially moving, and the emotional weight behind her father’s disappearance gives the novel a quiet power. When the truth finally surfaces, it’s both heartbreaking and deeply satisfying.

What really shines here is the balance: cozy rural charm woven with poignant family secrets, gentle romance threaded through historical mystery. It’s the kind of book that feels like a warm blanket on a grey afternoon—comforting, immersive, and quietly hopeful.
Fans of Barbara O’Neal, Tricia O’Malley, and Liz Eeles will adore this one. It’s a story about healing, courage, and the unexpected ways life can bloom again, even after heartbreak.

With thanks to Rebecca Alexander, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC

[Sans Washington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! I stayed up most of the night to finish this book. I just couldn't put it down! The modern day story is fairly simple: Nonagenarian Maud has sold what remains of her family's farm to the English Heritage Trust. Newly single Tasha has been sent as a liason between Maud and the many workers who will be preparing this property, which has been unchanged for many years, into a musem. Ryan, who has his own baggage of course, comes as the head archaeologist. Together, Tasha and Ryan support Maud as many events from her past are exposed; and, at Maud's age, there's a lot of past to be explored. There's her brother's death during the war, her mother's problematic pregnancies, and Maud's love for an unattainable neighbor. Overshadowing it all is the mysterious disappearance of her alcoholic father. Much has changed over the years in the remote area in which the fiercely independent Maud lives. Grab a box of tissues before you begin reading, as Maud's tale is bittersweet.

[Janilyn Kocher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a poignant story.
At the center is Maud, a tough old broad who is a dying breed. She is the heroine of the story but life wasn’t too kind to her. Her childhood was riddled with secrets and she had to take over the farm at a young age. Deprivation and work were her life. My heart ached that she couldn’t even be with the man she loved.
Tasha helps Maud as her own life is in transition,
I was annoyed when the authorities questioned Maud like she has done something wrong. I wanted to take a pitchfork to them.
It’s a harken back to a time that will never be again.
I love Maud’s candor and succor. She knew what she was talking about.
Thanks NetGalley and Bookouture for the advance copy.

[Melissa * bookedwithmel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There was something really special about Maud’s character. A 95 year old woman, living alone and caring for her farm, she had such a strong personality and so much grit. Her life was far from easy but that didn’t stop her from doing what she needed to do to survive.

I was impressed with Tasha’s character. She loves history and she easily forms a relationship with Maud and truly cares about her. She’s fascinated by Maud’s family history and wants to protect it and her from outside interferences.

Rebecca does a fantastic job creating characters that I was to be friends with. She writes such strong women, despite what life throws at them.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my copy of this book.

[Sue Garland · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE HIDDEN LETTER AT BLUEBELL FARM is the third novel in the Wildflower Secrets series by REBECCA ALEXANDER, but it can easily stand alone.
The story is fascinating, as we follow Maud Fairchild and her family through Wotld War 11 and beyond.
When the ship that Maud’s brother Tommy is working on as a cabin boy is destroyed by the enemy, his father George turns to drink and starts slowly going mad leaving the work on the farm to his wife and daughters, who are terrified of the monster he has become……
Bluebell Farm is sold to the Heritage Trust who have employed Tasha McMillan to head up a team to uncover its history and restore the buildings, to eventually make a museum. Tasha, newly divorced and homeless, arrives in a camper van which is now her home, to face an angry ninety-five year od Maud brandishing an ancient shotgun!…..
I like to see the friendship that grows between Tasha and Maud as Tasha gently draws out the old lady’s life story. It is one of tragedy and unconditinal love, hard work and courage. It is also one of success as Maud, from a young age, cares for the land and animals, supplying much needed food for the country at war…….
There is romance in the form of industrial archeologist, Ryan Payne, and mystery as the body of a baby is dug up, which leads to police interrogation and hidden stories being uncovered……
This is an interesting and emotional read and one I highly recommend.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bookouture. The opinions in this review are competely my own.

[Rachel Stansel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A truly lovely story about two women and the lovely connection they build. . One is an older woman, Maud, who has lived on an isolated farm her whole life and has now sold it for preservation and the other a recently divorced woman who is the plan manager for the preservation. We flip from current day to Maud's life during WWII and through adulthood. I really enjoyed this and had not read the earlier two books in the series.

Full disclosure - I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[Tami Wylie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this Tinder, lovely written story of a well lived, long life. Mod, now in her 90s decides to sell her family farm to English heritage trust initiating the arrival of Tasha, the liaison between the trust and Maud, as well as Ryan, had archaeologist to transition the farm into a museum. Together with mould, the history of her family is brought back to life, with secrets being exposed. Mom was such a good character and her story brought mixed emotions. I can’t myself tearing up more than once. A very good read.

[Heather Love · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh my goodness, what an emotional rollercoaster, I’ve not cried so much in a long time whilst reading a book. This is an incredible and amazing story about an incredible and amazing woman called Maud, she an outstanding character. I found it a tad slow to begin with, however, the story developed incredibly well from these foundations.

[Ashley Tovar · Rating 4 out of 5]

A genuinely sweet, cozy, sentimental read. It feels like reading a classic fairy tale with beautiful writing & a poignant story. The duel timelines were done smoothly & Maud is so easy to love & get invested in.

Big thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for allowing me to enjoy this.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful story of Maud, who had such a hard life living on the moors, becoming a strong, independent woman. It was lovely how Tasha and the archaeological team took her into their hearts as her life's secrets and mysteries were gradually revealed.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

thoroughly good read

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I’ve now read all three in the series. I now have another favourite author and will certainly be reading some more of her books.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

History and modern combine in a wonderful telling of family,love and the joy of nature. Enjoy every moment of this adventure.

[Tracy Fraley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! I couldn't put it down. Lots of history, very emotional & heart felt. Life was very difficult during the war. Strong & courageous people to endore the hardships. It is a must read!

[Brian J Nutt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heart felt love.

Thought it was slow at first but after a couple chapters could not put it down and read until 4am to finish with tears running down my face.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story couldn't put it down very interesting

[Shree · Rating 4 out of 5]

A moving dual timeline historical fiction that's is simultaneously sad and strong. I thank Netgalley and the publishers for the arc received in exchange for an honest review.

[Marie Inglee]

Good story excellent character development

[Nicola “Shortbookthyme” · Rating 5 out of 5]

✅The story is told in a duel timeline of present and past.
What a moving journey we are taken on with reading The Hidden Letter at Bluebell Farm.
A deeply intense and emotional journey of struggles and heartbreak.
There is so much sadness within the story. But, there is also so much braveness . We are able to see and deeply feel how strong one can be to overcome all that is thrown at them.
This story had me feeling all kinds of emotions…..
Thank you to all for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

[Annette · Rating 4 out of 5]

At times I thought this was a sad little story. It was realistic for its time period. Maud was a strong woman and managed to live through trying times. I don’t think I was quite ready for it to end.