A Mother's Secret: A beautiful, heartbreaking novel of love, loss and hidden tragedy (Secrets of India)

A Mother's Secret: A beautiful, heartbreaking novel of love, loss and hidden tragedy (Secrets of India)

<h2>What if you discovered that everything you knew about yourself was a lie?</h2> <br />When pregnant Jaya loses her mother, then her baby son Arun in a tragic cot death, her world crashes down. Overcome by grief and guilt, she begins to search for answers – to the enigma of her lonely, distant mother, and her mysterious past in India. <br /> <br />Looking through her mother’s belongings, she finds two diaries and old photographs, carrying the smoky aroma of fire. A young boy smiles out at Jaya from every photograph – and in one, a family stand proudly in front of a sprawling mansion. Who is this child? And why did her mother treasure this memento of a regal family lost to the past? <br /> <br />As Jaya starts to read the diaries, their secrets lead her back to India, to the ruin of a once grand house on a hill. There, Kali, a mad old lady, will unlock the story of a devastating lie and a fire that tore a family apart. <br /> <br />Nothing though will prepare Jaya for the house’s final revelation, which will change everything Jaya knew about herself. <br /> <br /><b>If you enjoy Dinah Jefferies, Lucinda Riley and Santa Montefiore, you will love this unforgettable journey through the lush landscape of India to the heart of what it means to be a mother and daughter.</b> <br /> <br /><h2><b>What everyone is saying about <i>A Mother’s Secret</i>:</b></h2> <br />‘<b>5 out of 5 stars</b>…I read it in one shot because I couldn’t bear to stop…what I can promise you is that it is a great read…<b>A book that was an absolute pleasure to read</b>.’ <i>Any Excuse to Read</i> <br /> <br />‘<b>I loved this book</b>, the descriptions of India, the mansion, the food and the people are swoon worthy. And the characters are so real, so believable, so frail and fraught with their own mistakes, I felt like I was an observer, watching real people as I read this book.’ <i>For the Love of Books</i> <br /> <br />‘<b>I was hooked...I absolutely adored this book</b>…This <b>won my heart…5*</b>.’ <i>Laura’s Book Blog Corner</i> <br /> <br />‘From the very beginning <i>A Mother’s Secret</i> by Renita D’Silva has rightfully bagged its place in my list of favourite books…The character development is phenomenal and these are <b>characters that will remain etched in my memory for a long time</b>…D’Silva <b>weaves magic with her words</b>…To say that D’Silva is a brilliant writer would not be an exaggeration…There were times during the course of the story that I became aware of <b>goosebumps on my skin because of the very raw emotions…wonderful</b>’ <i>Indian Fiction for You</i> <br /> <br />‘Love, loss, deceit, envy, pride, heartache …well-written, entertaining and satisfying.’ <i>Janni B’s Books</i> <br /> <br />‘Renita’s <b>wonderful writing…radiates from the pages</b>…an absorbing story…a story that unfolded layer by layer into what proved to be a beautifully crafted piece of writing where the author laid bare her heart and soul on every page…<b>had me hooked throughout</b>…a <b>remarkable</b> book…<b>a feast for the senses and your imagination. I really was transported…once it caught me in its hold it didn’t let go until that jaw dropping moment near the very end that had me gasping out loud.</b> I was beginning to wonder how all the dots as such could by joined together but the author did it with a mixture of sensitivity and flair that leaves the reader satisfied and very impressed.’ <i>Shaz’s Book Blog</i> <br /> <br />‘<b>Beautifully written</b> . . . Renita D’Silva skilfully weaves an <b>enthralling</b> tale . . . In so doing, she manages to seamlessly incorporate love, betrayal, disappointment, heartbreak, deceit and victory. This is <b>a wonderful, evocative story</b> that <b>readers will easily embrace and enjoy</b>.’ <i>Jan’s Book Buzz</i> <br />