The Secret Path

Name: The Secret Path
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781529006261
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By Karen Swan

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The Secret Path by Karen Swan is a sweeping romance set against the lush backdrop of the Costa Rican jungle. Tara Tremain, a successful trainee doctor, faces heartbreak when her fiancé Alex betrays her. A decade later, her life seems settled until a family crisis pulls her back to Costa Rica, where a child's life depends on a perilous jungle journey. To save the child, Tara must team up with the one man who once shattered her heart, sparking a tale of love, trust, and adventure.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This is an ideal read for fans of romantic fiction who enjoy dramatic twists, exotic settings, and emotionally charged relationships. Readers seeking a glamorous yet heartfelt love story set in a richly detailed location will find this book particularly engaging.

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Another instantly addictive summer read from internationally bestselling author Karen Swan. Taking you from the high pressure of a London hospital to the lush beaches and ancient towns of Costa Rica.

An old flame. A new spark. Love can find you in the most unlikely places.

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An old flame. A new spark. Love can find you in the most unlikely places.

Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Swan returns with The Secret Path, taking us deep into the heart of the Costa Rican jungle - complete with her trademark romance, glamour, and jaw-dropping twists.

'A glamorous adventure' - Hello!

At only twenty, Tara Tremain has everything: she's a trainee doctor, engaged to the man of her dreams - Alex, a passionate American biology student. But just when life seems perfect, Alex betrays her in the worst way possible.

Ten years later, she's moved on - with a successful career, good friends, and a man who loves her. But when she's pulled back into her wealthy family's orbit for a party in the heart of Costa Rica, she's flung into a crisis: a child is desperately ill and the only treatment is several days' trek away, deep in the jungle.

There's only one person who can help - but can she trust the man who broke her heart?

Your Costa Rican adventure awaits.

'A twisty, glamorous read' - My Weekly

Praise for Karen Swan

'Stylish and compelling' - Woman & Home

'Smart plots, brilliant characters and juicy romance' - Heat

'Enthralling and magical' - Woman

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?

Described by Hello! as "a glamorous adventure" and praised by My Weekly for its twisty, glamorous storytelling, The Secret Path captures vivid landscapes and thrilling romance. Fans of Karen Swan will appreciate the stylish and compelling narrative lauded by other publications for smart plotting and juicy romance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529006261

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 416

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Karen Swan Romance

About the Author

Karen Swan is the Sunday Times top three bestselling author of twenty books and her novels sell all over the world. She writes two books each year - one for the summer period and one for the Christmas season. Previous summer titles include The Spanish Promise, The Hidden Beach and The Secret Path and for winter, Christmas at Tiffany's, The Christmas Secret and Together by Christmas. Her books are known for their evocative locations and Karen sees travel as vital research for each story. She loves to set deep, complicated love stories within twisting plots. She is currently writing a five book historical series called 'The Wild Isles', based upon the dramatic evacuation of Scottish island St Kilda in the summer of 1930.

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