During her teens, Olivia spent a summer getting to know her sailing instructor, Sean. Soon they were inseparable and embarked on an overseas adventure together. Sean was determined to continue exploring, before returning home to work in the family business. Olivia said a sad goodbye to her first love and returned home to continue her studies. Alone.
Fast forward 18 years and Olivia has created a new life for herself. She married Richmond, has raised two children and has a successful interior design career in the picturesque town of Kesterley-on-Sea.
When Sean unexpectedly appears on Olivia's doorstep, her world is turned upside once again. Her past and present collide as old feelings resurface. Olivia soon finds herself questioning everything about her life. Is her husband really the person she thought he was? If your life is a lie, when is the right time to learn the truth?
Olivia must uncover the shocking truth before it's too late. But if everyone is keeping secrets, who should she trust? Susan Lewis fans will enjoy the appearance of Andee Lawrence in The Secret Keeper. Olivia's friend Andee, is a former detective who helps with an investigation of her own that uncovers Russian connections and more.
Secrets, betrayal and the ties that bind us, this book has it all. This is a compelling read from accomplished storyteller Susan Lewis, who is the author of forty novels. She is also the author of Just One More Day and One Day at a Time, memoirs of her childhood in Bristol. She lives in Gloucestershire.
Reviewer: Andrea Molloy Century, RRP $37.00