The Secret Notebook: Heartbreaking wartime fiction about love, loss and family secrets

A page-turning, emotional WW2 novel for fans of Barbara Taylor Bradford, Lucinda Riley and Kathryn Hughes A view to the past… When Izzie Dean’s beloved nan, Molly Blackshaw, passes away, Izzie returns to the Blackpool bungalow where she grew up, to say goodbye once and for all. When Izzie’s homecoming reunites her with her first love, Justin Swift, every emotion that Izzie has repressed since the day he broke her heart comes rushing to the surface. But then an unexpected discovery changes everything. Between the pages of the battered secret diary Molly kept during WWII, Izzie discovers a story of love, heartbreak, and the incomparable hardship of life in a world at war. Reading her grandmother’s words soon puts her own story into perspective, and suddenly Izzie realises that the only thing holding her back from happiness, might be herself. Now she just has to convince Justin that they deserve a second chance at forever… Readers are loving The Secret Notebook: ‘I loved this book from beginning to end! I couldn't put it down’ Laureen ‘A truly lovely, sweet and romantic story…A gorgeous, relaxing read’ Jenn ‘An excellent and heart-warming read filled with love, secrets, betrayals, and growth’ Etta ‘Made me feel very nostalgic for the place I grew up in’ Ruth ‘A great read that should be at the top of your summer book list’ Meredith ‘A beautiful story, I loved every word!’ Laura Julia Wild's The Secret Notebook is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring power of family. Set against the backdrop of the 20th century, this historical fiction delves into the complexities of marriage and the heartbreak of divorce, all while offering a glimpse into the harsh realities of military life. For fans of Amanda Geard (The Moon Gate), Angela Petch (The Tuscan Secret), Noelle Harrison (The Last Summer in Ireland), Daniela Sacerdoti (The Bookseller's Daughter), and Suzanne Kelman (A View Across the Rooftops).