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The Families of Fairley Terrace Sagas #5
The Sister's Secret
The Sister's Secret is a powerful new saga from Jennie Felton, in her Families of Fairley Terrace series, in the grand tradition of Josephine Cox, Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Rosie Goodwin of secrets, romance, drama and triumph in the wake of a bitter tragedy.
She must conceal the truth to protect those she loves.
The Sykes family have lived at Fairley Terrace since their youngest daughter, Rowan, was born. Fiercely clever, Rowan finds it difficult to fit in with the other village children, so when her beloved older sister Laurel takes a new job and moves back home Rowan is overjoyed to have her around.
Laurel is happy to be with her family even if she's keeping the real reason for her return to herself. It seems like she destined to keep repeating the mistakes of her past when it comes to matters of the heart.
Laurel and Rowan are each longing for excitement and a fresh start. And when familiar faces return to Fairley Terrace, along with enigmatic new inhabitants, it looks like they might get their wish - that is until one mysterious visitor threatens to expose a secret that Laurel must conceal if she's to protect the person she loves the most.
Don't miss the rest of the Families of Fairley Terrace series, which began with Maggie's story in All The Dark Secrets and continued with Lucy's story in The Miner's Daughter, Edie's story in The Girl Below Stairs, and Carina's story in The Widow's Promise.
She must conceal the truth to protect those she loves.
The Sykes family have lived at Fairley Terrace since their youngest daughter, Rowan, was born. Fiercely clever, Rowan finds it difficult to fit in with the other village children, so when her beloved older sister Laurel takes a new job and moves back home Rowan is overjoyed to have her around.
Laurel is happy to be with her family even if she's keeping the real reason for her return to herself. It seems like she destined to keep repeating the mistakes of her past when it comes to matters of the heart.
Laurel and Rowan are each longing for excitement and a fresh start. And when familiar faces return to Fairley Terrace, along with enigmatic new inhabitants, it looks like they might get their wish - that is until one mysterious visitor threatens to expose a secret that Laurel must conceal if she's to protect the person she loves the most.
Don't miss the rest of the Families of Fairley Terrace series, which began with Maggie's story in All The Dark Secrets and continued with Lucy's story in The Miner's Daughter, Edie's story in The Girl Below Stairs, and Carina's story in The Widow's Promise.
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Published September 6, 2018
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February 3, 2019
The Sister's Secret mainly focuses on Laurel who has moved back to the family home in Fairley Terrace to begin a new job at a local hospital. While her young sister Rowan is delighted to have her back, her sour faced mother Minty seems to have some misgivings. The news that a her neighbour's daughter, Maggie Donavon is returning from America with her husband and children doesn't make Minty any happier as Maggie is just not her sort.
There are many different stories running through this book Some brought tears,some suspense and some made me smile.
This is the fifth and final book in The Families of Fairley Terrace series. Jennie Felton has brought us up to date by bringing some of the characters from the other books into this one and re- uniting us with them. This was a welcome surprise and makes me want to read the other books all over again.
What I love about these books is that the author lifts a curtain to the past and we step into the 1900's and experience a part of the social history of our country.
Jennie Felton's female characters are always strong women who eventually rise above brutish bullies and evil men.
The research that goes into these books is impeccable. The descriptions, the sights and sounds of the village play in my head like a movie.
Each book in the series can be read alone as they are not follow- ups : Although characters from previous books are mentioned.
If you haven't read any read what a treat you will have starting at book one and keep on reading until book five.
If you enjoy Katie Flynn, Josephine Cox or Catherine Cookston then you'll love this one.
There are many different stories running through this book Some brought tears,some suspense and some made me smile.
This is the fifth and final book in The Families of Fairley Terrace series. Jennie Felton has brought us up to date by bringing some of the characters from the other books into this one and re- uniting us with them. This was a welcome surprise and makes me want to read the other books all over again.
What I love about these books is that the author lifts a curtain to the past and we step into the 1900's and experience a part of the social history of our country.
Jennie Felton's female characters are always strong women who eventually rise above brutish bullies and evil men.
The research that goes into these books is impeccable. The descriptions, the sights and sounds of the village play in my head like a movie.
Each book in the series can be read alone as they are not follow- ups : Although characters from previous books are mentioned.
If you haven't read any read what a treat you will have starting at book one and keep on reading until book five.
If you enjoy Katie Flynn, Josephine Cox or Catherine Cookston then you'll love this one.
September 23, 2021
Not Jennie Felton's best book
The reason I say it's not her best book is because there are far too many characters, simple as that. I will try another book and hope it's a better read.
Jill
The reason I say it's not her best book is because there are far too many characters, simple as that. I will try another book and hope it's a better read.
Jill
April 8, 2025
Minty is very very strict with Rowan her youngest daughter when she gets friendly with a boy called Patrick, but is there an underlying reason why she is so strict with her? I couldn't put this book down
February 16, 2019
Laurel
Well that's the last book in the saga every book was different apart from one thing it had the family's from fairley terrace a fantastic read worth 5 STARS.
Well that's the last book in the saga every book was different apart from one thing it had the family's from fairley terrace a fantastic read worth 5 STARS.
March 14, 2019
Family
Great book, well written. Funny how things change over time, but I love reading about how things use to be.
Great book, well written. Funny how things change over time, but I love reading about how things use to be.
July 10, 2020
Brilliant
Only problem work got in the way and I read it over 2 nights another brill book drawn in for beginning
Only problem work got in the way and I read it over 2 nights another brill book drawn in for beginning
March 16, 2019
A good saga set around a family at the turn of the 20th century
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