I loved loved loved this book!... thank you for keeping me entertained the last few nights. It has certainly been a joyful, at some points emotional intriguing page turner!' NetGalley Review, 5 stars
A forgotten voyage. A forbidden name. A secret that crosses oceans.
1938. Shy nineteen-year-old, Nora O'Brien, leaves behind her life in rural Ireland and boards a ship bound for Australia-carrying little more than a valise and a secret. On board she meets glamorous and unconventional Flo, and begins a thrilling but dangerous journey of self-discovery.
2004. Helen cannot forget her mother's dying words-'find Verity'. Starting at the library where Nora worked, she begins to trace a faint trail that leads her to embark on a voyage of her own. But is she ready for the truth behind her mother's instruction?
As Helen draws closer to Verity, might she glimpse the chance of a braver future of her own?
Moving between Nora's ocean crossing, and Helen's search for a woman she has never heard of, The Librarian's Secret is a sweeping, emotional mystery for fans of Laura Pearson, Sally Page, Kate Storey and Evie Woods-about the power of the past, the perils of love, and the stories women are forced to hide.
Readers CANNOT get enough of The Librarian's Secret!
'So easy to read that it flies by... I would have quite easily read it in one sitting... this was as perfect as book two which was just as perfect as book one. He's an author I will always look out for!' NetGalley Review, 5 stars
'It feels like I am standing next to the characters in this book as the story is being told... an incredible adventure... I adored this book!' NetGalley Review, 5 stars
'The Librarian's Secret does not disappoint!... I was kept hooked from start to finish!' NetGalley Review, 5 stars
'A book that's hard to put down. Kept me guessing all the way to the finish!' NetGalley Review, 5 stars
'If you like stories that slowly unravel a family mystery while taking you on a journey through the past, I think you'll enjoy this one!' NetGalley Review, 5 stars
'A beautifully written, deeply engaging story I didn't want to end!... a captivating, emotionally rich novel that completely drew me in... found myself reluctant to turn the final pages!' NetGalley Review, 5 stars Neil Alexander is a graduate of the Faber Academy 'Writing a Novel' course, taught by Esther Freud and Tim Lott. Originally from Northern Ireland, he now lives in the seaside town of Whitstable in Kent. Neil, who has a Masters degree in English Literature from the University of Kent at Canterbury, began his career working in health journalism and, for many years, worked as part of the PR team for UK learning disability charity Mencap. He currently teaches English part-time at a secondary school in Kent. A moving, page-turning and life-affirming dual timeline mystery. Author is based in Whitstable (Kent), United Kingdom. Perfect for fans of Laura Pearson, Sally Page, Kate Storey and Evie Woods
