Island of Secrets

Name: Island of Secrets
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781784164898
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Escape to Cuba with this gripping beach read

By Rachel Rhys

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Summary

In Island of Secrets by Rachel Rhys, you are transported to the vibrant world of 1950s Cuba. The novel follows the journey of Iris Bailey, a small-town typist from England, who becomes embroiled in an alluring and mysterious new life when she is invited to a glamorous New Year's Eve party. As secrets unfold, Iris finds herself navigating love, betrayal, and the haunting truths of her host's enigmatic past.
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If you're drawn to enthralling historical fiction with intriguing settings and layers of mystery, you may delight in this novel. Set against a lush and exotic backdrop, the story weaves suspense, secrets, and fascinating characters into a captivating narrative that's perfect for fans of alluring and atmospheric tales.

Island of Secrets

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Mystery, romance, scandal in bestselling author Rachel Rhys' atmospheric new novel set in the exotic city of Havana on the cusp of revolution. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Lucinda Riley, and Santa Montefiore.

Shortlisted for the Capital Crime Awards Mystery Book of the Year

Beneath the beauty of Havana, she will find a bed of lies...

'Transports us to another time and place. I loved it' - Prima Magazine

'Iris is a heroine you'll absolutely root for in this gripping tale of murder, intrigue, and romance' - Red Magazine

London 1957 - Iris Bailey is bored to death of working in the typing pool and living with her parents in Hemel Hempstead. A gifted portraitist with a talent for sketching party guests, she dreams of becoming an artist. So, she can't believe her luck when socialite Nell Hardman invites her to Havana to draw at the wedding of her Hollywood director father.

Far from home, she quickly realises the cocktails, tropical scents, and azure skies mask a darker reality. As Cuba teeters on the edge of revolution and Iris's heart melts for troubled photographer Joe, she discovers someone in the charismatic Hardman family is hiding a terrible secret. Can she uncover the ugly truth behind the glamour and the dazzle before all their lives are torn apart?

Outstanding Praise for Rachel Rhys

'Intoxicating' - Santa Montefiore
'Tantalising' - Dinah Jefferies
'Heart-pounding' - Good Housekeeping
'Transporting' - Sunday Times
'A fabulous summer read' - Daily Express

Readers Adore Rachel Rhys

'I absolutely adore Rachel Rhys' books, historical mystery with so much added glitz and glamour'
'Unputdownable. Wonderful characterization and very well researched'
'A captivating and fascinating read'
'Recommended for anyone who loves historical fiction with a bit of mystery and a dash of romance'
'Oh my goodness, I absolutely adored this book!'

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The book by Rachel Rhys has been praised for its captivating and glamorous depiction of 1950s Havana, complete with themes of murder, intrigue, and romance. Critics highlight the book's intoxicating nature, likening it to a stiff mojito, and commend its vivid historical setting and gripping mystery. It features a heroine that readers find compelling, with the story offering a mesmerizing blend of suspense and allure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784164898

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Swan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 251g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Rachel Rhys is the pseudonym of psychological thriller writer Tammy Cohen. Her debut, Dangerous Crossing, was a bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club pick and was followed by A Fatal Inheritance and Island of Secrets. Rachel's latest novel, Murder Under the Tuscan Sun is once again superb historical suspense crime, this time with an irresistible Italian 1920s setting. She lives in North London, with her three (allegedly) grown up children and her neurotic rescue dog. Visit www.tammycohen.co.uk to find out more about her work, including her latest pyschological suspense title THE WEDDING PARTY. You can also find her on facebook or twitter as @MsTamarCohen or on Instagram as @tammycohenwriter.