Harriet Evans is a master at creating characters you feel like you know inside out, and wish you could meet in real life - we almost couldn't bear to leave them when we finished. An unputdownable thrill of a novel - you'll be racing to the end to find out the Winter family's deep, dark secret. If you are looking for a modern-day Daphne du Maurier thriller with plenty of tear-jerking romance along the way, here's the perfect addition to your bookshelf. ***** Heat A brilliantly written story that will stay with you long after the last page Fabulous Magazine, Sun on Sunday A really superior modern saga, with utterly true to life characters Sunday Mirror Fabulously gripping story Prima Atmospheric and descriptive, Evans creates a tangible world full of tragedy and hardship, love and redemption, with a satisfying conclusion. Hugely enjoyable Psychologies I was blissfully carried away by this intelligent (she's as good as the great Rosamunde Pilcher), classy and superbly executed family saga Saga I adored this latest and was transfixed right to the end... This brilliantly written portrait of a fascinating family in crisis is an emotionally intelligent, thoughtful and engaging read Daily Mail

Harriet Evans is the author of seven previous novels, Going Home, A Hopeless Romantic, The Love of Her Life, I Remember You, Love Always, Happily Ever After and Not Without You. She lives in London with her family.