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County Wicklow, Ireland. Margo has just lost her husband Conor and is grieving his passing, unsure how she and her daughter Elsa will survive without him. Then she receives a letter that turns everything she thought she knew on its head. Not only has she lost her husband, but now Margo fears she could lose her daughter as well. Ohio, United States. Cassie has just split from her husband acrimoniously. Upset and alone she does not know how to move forward. Then her ex-husband demands a paternity test for their daughter Tilly and sorrow turns to anger as Cassie faces the frightening possibility of losing her daughter. A powerful, moving stories of family, resilience and compassion, and how women support each other through the most difficult times

A bestseller in the UK, this moving debut novel is a modern Philomena story of love, both lost and found. Secrets can’t last forever. . . . In a crumbling mansion in a small Irish village in County Wicklow, two elderly sisters, Ella and Roberta O’Callaghan, live alone in Roscarbury Hall with their secrets, memories, and mutual hatred. Long estranged, the two communicate only by terse notes. But when the sisters are threatened with bankruptcy, Ella defies Roberta’s wishes and converts the mansion's old ballroom into a café. Much to Roberta’s displeasure, the café is a hit and the sisters are reluctantly drawn back into the village life they abandoned decades ago. But gossip has a long life. As the local convent comes under scrutiny, the O’Callaghan sisters find themselves caught up in an adoption scandal that dates back to the 1960s and spreads all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. Only by overcoming their enmity and facing up to the past can they face the future together—but can they finally put their differences behind them?

A tale of enduring love and scandal that begins in 1950s Dublin and unravels across decades and continents, digging up long-buried family secrets along the way, The Judge's Wife asks whether love really can last forever.

A secret life, a hidden family... Compelling, emotional storytelling from the author of My Mother's Daughter

In a crumbling Irish mansion, two elderly sisters, Ella and Roberta O'Callaghan, live alone with their secrets, memories and mutual hatred. Long estranged by a dark family tragedy, they communicate only by terse notes.

A story of friendship, resilience and compassion, and of how women hold each other up through the most difficult times, this is a tale which will have you crying one minute and laughing the next.

A secret life, a hidden family... Compelling, emotional storytelling from the author of My Mother's Daughter

Katie's journey begins as she arrives at Kilcashel House, a place she never chose but must now embrace to confront her past and seek the truth about Harry, her beloved. As she navigates her new surroundings, the grand tree-lined entrance symbolizes both her apprehension and determination to find closure. This emotional exploration of home, loss, and the quest for truth propels her to redefine her future amidst the shadows of her history.

A heartfelt confession unfolds as a character grapples with the depths of love and secrecy. The narrative invites readers into an intimate exploration of emotions, revealing a profound connection that has remained unspoken. The protagonist's vulnerability and the weight of unshared feelings create a compelling tension, leading to a journey of self-discovery and the complexities of romantic relationships. Themes of love, trust, and the importance of sharing one's truth are central to this poignant tale.

The emotional journey of Cora unfolds as she grapples with her past love and the haunting presence of his wife. Determined to seek closure, she resolves to visit Dublin, driven by the lingering memories of the man who once held her heart. Her quest for understanding and connection leads her to confront unresolved feelings, making this a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of relationships.