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The Midwife's Secret

A missing girl, an accused woman and a family secret in this gripping, heartbreaking historical fiction

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The Midwife's Secret

By: Emily Gunnis
Narrated by: Gemma Whelan
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From the author of global best seller The Girl in the Letter, a gripping, powerful and heartbreaking new novel of two families and the devastating secret that binds them....

1969. On New Year's Eve, while the Hiltons of Yew Tree Manor prepare to host the party of the season, their little girl disappears. Suspicion falls on Bobby James, a young farmhand and the last person to see Alice before she vanished. Bobby protests his innocence, but he is sent away. Alice is never found.

Present day Architect Willow James is working on a development at Yew Tree when she discovers the land holds a secret. As she begins to dig deep into the past, she uncovers a web of injustice. And when another child goes missing, Willow knows the only way to stop history repeating itself is to right a terrible wrong.

For decades the fates of the Hilton and James families have been entwined in the grounds of Yew Tree Manor. It all began with a midwife's secret, long buried but if uncovered could save them from the bitter tragedy that binds them. And prove the key that will free them all....

©2021 Emily Gunnis Ltd (P)2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd Historical Mystery Fiction Exciting Scary Suspense

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Critic reviews

"A hugely addictive story...full of twists, turns, class divides, betrayal and deceit."(Heat magazine)

"Emily Gunnis weaves a gripping story." (Woman & Home)
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absolutely beautiful even though it was of such a tragic events. it was truly captivating to listen to. loved the back and forth in time and the readers voice was great! that is always a big no go for me if I hear a voice I can't connect with but it was great. highly recommend this book.

beautiful story

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have to say this is the best book I have read in a long time.

brilliant book

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I am used to listening to dual timeline stories but this one had three. At first I got a little confused but that soon settled and I really enjoyed this story. The narration was very good and clear to understand. I have now discovered another favourite author.

The Midwife’s Secret

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I enjoyed this book very much, a fascinating story that drew me in. I enjoyed hearing the different timelines from the characters and it was well executed.

I was impressed with the level of research that must have been done to write with such detail.

Off to download another Emily Gunnis book.

I couldn’t stop listening

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Enjoyed the narrative well narrated. Could imagine it happening very descriptive and dialogue excellent. A good listen

The past and present entwined

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This was a new author for me. I was attracted to the title and cover. I loved listening from the very start and soon became captivated by the story. I loved the fact that it switched from 1945 to 1969 then present day, whilst the story of five generations of one family fought to claim their inheritance of an old house which held many secrets. The story was filled with sadness and intrigue,I just had to keep listening until I finished it! The narration was very good,,however I did not like the fact that when noises happened throughout ,such as the click of a key, a door banging or the yapping of a dog, these were spoken! To me I would have much preferred an actual noise.I think it is much more atmospheric and realistic to include background noises and music on an audible.In fact, I wish every audible would begin with music as television programmes do, appropriate to the story.That would be good!

Heartbreaking.

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I quickly became emerged in this book. Gripping and heart wrenching stuff! Wonderfully narrated and well written. Recommended

Very very good

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Really captivating story, wonderfully written and beautifully read. I couldn’t wait to be able to press play everyday!

Couldn’t stop listening

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What a great story… and so well read! Many congratulations to both the author and narrator.. I thoroughly recommend this book!

Fantastic!!

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Enthralling from the start, you will be hooked! Both plot and narrator are superb

Fantastic book - don't miss it!

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