Secrets to Keep by Lynda Page

by Lynda Page

When a new doctor arrives in the back streets of Leicester, the locals are outraged by his rudeness and hostility. Young Aidy Nelson discovers just how rude he can be when a family tragedy brings her face to face with his abrasive manner. Abandoned by her husband and left to care for her family, Aidy struggles to make ends meet. When things go from bad to worse, she is forced to take a job as receptionist to the unpleasant doctor, but as she gets to know him, Aidy realises that the doctor is a man burdened with dark secrets he's desperate to keep.

Genres: Fiction

Paperback

First published May 12, 2011

About the author

Author of 29 books, Lynda Page was born and brought up in Leicester. The eldest of four daughters, she left home at seventeen and has had a wide variety of office jobs. She began her prolific writing career with her first novel during her 45 minute lunch hours at work. The book took 18 months to complete and was snapped up by the leading UK publisher, Headline, and she has been under contract to them ever since. She lives in a village in Leicestershire and is a full time writer.

Reviews

[Jenni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Story of surviving day by day when a mother in law breaks a family up. The result leads to seeking employment in an employment starved Leicester. An unpleasant doctor comes into the plot who has secrets from the past he is trying to keep hidden. Includes a bit of rich meets poor and how romance can mix the two, i en joyed it.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this book in a book sale we had at work, it's not the type of book I'd usually read but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Normally I would be put off by the long chapters but I couldn't put it down.

[Lynne - The Book Squirrel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice read and lovely to hear the Leicestershire accent as I listened to this novel.

[Christine Rausch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely written......

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a hard-knock life for everyone during the Depression, but this family just can't seem to catch a break.

[Mrs A Duarte · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must to read

Thought this book was enjoyable to the end. It has plenty of twists which keep you interested all the time.

[Jane Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing Book

Lynda Page is a brilliant author. This book shows how hard life must have been in those times to be living as they did.

[Mrs Margaret Maher · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Excellent. Book

I thoroughly enjoyed this book I was reading it every chance I got. There story is great and well worth reading.

[lynda james · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put this book down

Loved the story was captivated right through to end of book. Just couldn't put it down.Another Author added to my favourite list. Will be reading all of her books now. Thank you Teresa my friend for recommending them to me.

[marian oakes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Lynda Page is the best bar far of any Author I,ve read and believe me I,have read loads. Her stories have you from the onset . I can easily recommend her books I have never ever been engrossed in any stories as much as hers. Cannot wait to read next one.

[Beverley Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Brilliant book loved it love reading about the way things were and how things could begun to improve if you just take a gamble

[Sue Hickling · Rating 4 out of 5]

lovely book to read .

[Linda Hobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

[Lynda Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Engaging story with plenty of twists and turns. A bit twee at times but a very enjoyable read that kept me hooked until the end.

[Lucy Abbey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read a while ago loved it

[Linda Leedham · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good read, no major incidents happening, but not really my type of book, I just wanted to know how it finished

[Julia Fairclough · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this but maybe not for you two. It is set in the olden days

[Emma Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book set in the 1930's about a family staying together after the death of their beloved mother. With an elderly grandmother to care for as well as her brother and sisters Aida Nelson tries to keep the family together by making ends meet.
It is a story of courage, strength and determination. It reminds me of my mother's struggles as a single mum.

[Lynda Meyers · Rating 5 out of 5]

a lovely story.quite addictive once u get into it and realistic and satisfying ending.