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  • By: Karen Swan
  • Narrated by: Olivia Dowd
  • Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (204 ratings)

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The Secret Path

By: Karen Swan
Narrated by: Olivia Dowd
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Summary

Sunday Times best-selling 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.

An old flame. A new spark.

Love can find you in the most unlikely places.

At only 20, 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....

©2021 Karen Swan (P)2021 Macmillan Publishers International Limited

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Truly wonderful

Karen Swan has done it again. A heartwarming read full of twists and turns. I’m so sad that it’s ended. Loved it !!

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brilliant!

One of the best and most captivating listens for a long time. Narrator excellent. Very easy to listen to and brilliantly read. Will be looking out for this narrator for future listens.

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Absorbing

A truly wonderful story,looked forward to putting my headphones in every evening. Have read numerous books from Karen Swan,love the depth of her writing.Olivia Dowds narration is exceptional.

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Utter Drivel

After reading The Spanish Promise I can't believe this is written by the same author. It reads more like a teen novel with ridiculous, not particularly likeable characters with a cheesy, and dreary plot. I always like to give a book the benefit of the doubt so I skim read the second half, the ending was as predicted and it was a relief when it was over. In contrast, The Spanish Promise had a well constructed plot, and was reasonably captivating from beginning to end. I will be avoiding this author going forward.

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Brilliant

Another great listen
Thoroughly recommend. Really well narrated too.
The author obviously researches her books so well and it really shows. Costa Rica now on my wish list x

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Highly recommended

My first Karen Swan book. Wow. What a gem. I won't spoil the story,, but the author's words and narrator (who is excellent) takes you right in situ, in the jungle.. You can feel it. Great plot, twists and turns to keep you hooked. You will like this book. I shall definitely get another!

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Enjoyable Story

Easy listening whilst on holiday Interesting story. I will be looking for more of her work.

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Another classic Karen Swan story

Well read and off on a different scenario than usual with the feel good factor you get from a good tale.

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Easy listening

Good story, easy listening, a little slow to begin with but gets better half way through.

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Gripping as usual

Another great story from Karen Swan, I enjoyed it, the unusual setting was interesting too.

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Great

Another great book by Swan. Getting ready to read another. Can’t wait for the new one to come out.

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  • 09-01-23

Great book!

A wonderful and exciting story, with beautifully researched characters. Another winner! Also enjoyed the narration enormously. .

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