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The Secrets of Midwives

By Sally Hepworth
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Neva Bradley, a third-generation midwife, is hiding the details of her pregnancy, including the identity of the father, from her family and colleagues. Her mother Grace struggles with her own troubles while trying to uncover the secret. Neva's grandmother Floss, a retired midwife, is reminded of a similar secret from sixty years ago. As past and present secrets intertwine, the revelations promise to change the lives of all three generations.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy romance and family sagas focused on strong female characters and intergenerational secrets. Suitable for those interested in stories about motherhood and women's lives.

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Three generations of women. Three secrets that could tear them apart.

Sally's captivating debut novel about life, loss and love, now with stunning new cover.

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Some secrets are too big to keep hidden.

Neva Bradley, a third-generation midwife, is determined to keep the details surrounding her own pregnancy—including the identity of the baby's father—hidden from her family and co-workers for as long as possible.

Her mother, Grace, cannot let this secret rest, even while her own life begins to crumble around her.

For Floss, Neva's grandmother and a retired midwife, Neva's situation thrusts her back 60 years in time to a secret that eerily mirrors her granddaughter's—a secret which, if revealed, will have life-changing consequences for them all.

Praise for The Secrets of Midwives

'A wonderfully satisfying story . . . touching, tender, and meticulously researched' - Liane Moriarty

'Enchanting . . . Hepworth's skilful storytelling means past and present flow seamlessly . . . it's easy to lose yourself in the lives of the three, strong female protagonists' - Daily Telegraph

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"A wonderfully satisfying story . . . touching, tender, and meticulously researched" - Liane Moriarty
"Enchanting . . . skillful storytelling that seamlessly moves between past and present" - Daily Telegraph
"Touching, tender ... A delightful read." - Liane Moriarty
"With empathy and insight . . . a page-turning novel about one of the most important moments in a woman's life." - Emily Giffin

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ISBN: 9781447279877

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 367g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Good Sister and The Soulmate. Drawing on the good, the bad and the downright odd of human behaviour, Sally writes incisively about family, relationships and identity. Her domestic thriller novels are laced with quirky humour, sass and a darkly charming tone. They are available worldwide in English and have been translated into twenty languages. Sally lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her family and one adorable dog.

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