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Secrets Between Trees
Born to privilege, Natalie Hamilton is presented to the upper echelon of good society with the expectation of securing a prestigious marriage. When Natalie meets her perfect match, Fredrick Ward, a young lawyer and gentleman from a respectable family—her future is all but decided. That is, until Nazi Germany invades Poland, careening the world into chaos.
Matteo Patrillo, a Sicilian immigrant and the son of the Hamiltons’ cook and gardener, could not be more different from his childhood best friend, Natalie. Determined to make something of himself beyond serving the elite, Matteo enlists in the Army to train as a medic, leaving Natalie and his unrequited love behind.
As Matteo faces the horrors of war and Natalie struggles with domestic conflicts at home, the pair is haunted by the loss of their lifelong friendship, a future that will never be actualized, and an enduring love best left unspoken.
Interweaving lives across the expanse of war and time, Secrets between Trees illuminates the perilous journey of unlikely friends torn apart by war and social distinction as Natalie shares her secrets between the trees of their childhood home—secrets of loss, failure, regrets, and death, but also of her hopes, dreams, and admissions.
Matteo Patrillo, a Sicilian immigrant and the son of the Hamiltons’ cook and gardener, could not be more different from his childhood best friend, Natalie. Determined to make something of himself beyond serving the elite, Matteo enlists in the Army to train as a medic, leaving Natalie and his unrequited love behind.
As Matteo faces the horrors of war and Natalie struggles with domestic conflicts at home, the pair is haunted by the loss of their lifelong friendship, a future that will never be actualized, and an enduring love best left unspoken.
Interweaving lives across the expanse of war and time, Secrets between Trees illuminates the perilous journey of unlikely friends torn apart by war and social distinction as Natalie shares her secrets between the trees of their childhood home—secrets of loss, failure, regrets, and death, but also of her hopes, dreams, and admissions.
323 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 15, 2026
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July 4, 2026
Secrets Between Trees isn’t my typical genre, but I’m so glad I picked it up. I was hooked from the start, and every page had me wanting to keep reading to find out what happened next. This book made me feel everything—joy, heartbreak, anger, and suspense. The author did such a beautiful job taking readers on an unforgettable journey. I highly recommend this one!
July 6, 2026
Simply nothing short of ASTOUNDING!
Often I can predict the ending, not so with Secrets Between Trees. Amelia Legend has written a nail biting, keep you on the edge of your seat; historical fiction novel that leaves you satisfied yet wanting more.
I akin her writing to that of one of my favourite authors, Kristin Hannah. That said, bring on a sequel/book 2 Amelia Legend!
Often I can predict the ending, not so with Secrets Between Trees. Amelia Legend has written a nail biting, keep you on the edge of your seat; historical fiction novel that leaves you satisfied yet wanting more.
I akin her writing to that of one of my favourite authors, Kristin Hannah. That said, bring on a sequel/book 2 Amelia Legend!
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