The Lighthouse Secret: The sweeping, secretive and emotional new historical novel from the top 10 bestselling author of The Moon Over Kilmore Quay and The Girl from Donegal

Family secrets never stay buried… 1951, Ireland On the windswept Cork coast, the lighthouse-keepers’ wives wait, watching the sea. Their husbands are coming home. But one secret can never be revealed. 2023, Maine Decades later, Mollie Kenefick receives an anonymous note: Family secrets never stay buried. The only person she can ask is her grandmother – however, Beth made a vow that she swore never to break. But someone knows what happened that summer in 1951, and it seems they’re not happy keeping silent … Readers are loving this story: 'Once again Carmel has us sitting on the edge of our seats in anticipation' ????? 'Can't praise this book enough' ????? 'Carmel is such an amazing storyteller' ????? 'Totally absorbing from start to finish' ????? 'A truly magical book of love and loyalty' ????? The narrative, set in a small, rural town, explores the intricacies of marriage and the enduring power of love. The wives, their lives steeped in romance and secrets, are the heart of this 20th-century tale, their stories a testament to the resilience of love and loyalty. For fans of Ann O'Loughlin (Secrets of an Irish House), Sinéad Moriarty (Yours, Mine, Ours), Sheila O'Flanagan (What Eden Did Next), Noelle Harrison (The Last Summer in Ireland), and Susanne O'Leary (The Widow's Irish Secret). HarperCollins 2024 For fans of Roisin Meaney (Two Fridays in April), Sheila O'Flanagan (The Woman on the Bridge), Faith Hogan (The Guest House by the Sea), Sinéad Moriarty (Finding Hope), and Cathy Bramley (The Sunrise Sisterhood). HarperCollins 2024