Island of Secrets

Discover the captivating world of 'Island of Secrets', a mesmerizing historical mystery novel set in 1957 Havana, Cuba. This gripping tale unfolds beneath the vibrant beauty of the city, where protagonist Iris Bailey finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue, romance, and deception. Shortlisted for the Capital Crime Awards Mystery Book of the Year, this compelling paperback offers an immersive escape into the era's glamorous yet treacherous atmosphere.

Iris, a talented portraitist dissatisfied with her mundane life in Hemel Hempstead, seizes the opportunity to travel to Havana for a glamorous wedding. However, the allure of cocktails and azure skies quickly unravels as she uncovers hidden secrets within the charismatic Hardman family. With the backdrop of a revolution looming, Iris's journey becomes one of heart and courage as she navigates through love and danger while attempting to reveal the truth behind the facade.

Praised by critics and adored by readers alike, 'Island of Secrets' blends rich historical detail with suspenseful storytelling. Renowned author Rachel Rhys crafts an intoxicating narrative that will keep you turning pages until the very end. Ideal for fans of historical fiction, murder mysteries, and romance, this novel promises an unputdownable experience filled with twists and emotional depth. With FREE shipping offered, indulge yourself in this fabulous summer read today, and let Iris's journey captivate your imagination!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784164898
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 368


Description:
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CAPITAL CRIME AWARDS MYSTERY BOOK OF THE YEARBeneath the beauty of Havana, she will find a bed of lies...'Transports us to another time and place. I loved it' PRIMA MAGAZINE'Iris is a heroine you'll absolutely root for in this escapist tale of murder, intrigue and romance' RED MAGAZINELondon 1957- Iris Bailey is bored to death of working in the typing pool and living with her parents in Hemel Hempstead. A gifted portraitist with a talent for sketching party guests, she dreams of becoming an artist. So she can't believe her luck when socialite Nell Hardman invites her to Havana to draw at the wedding of her Hollywood director father.Far from home, she quickly realizes the cocktails, tropical scents and azure skies mask a darker reality. As Cuba teeters on the edge of revolution and Iris's heart melts for troubled photographer Joe, she discovers someone in the charismatic Hardman family is hiding a terrible secret. Can she uncover the ugly truth behind the glamour and the dazzle before all their lives are torn apart?______________________________OUTSTANDING PRAISE FOR RACHEL RHYS-'Intoxicating' SANTA MONTEFIORE'Tantalising' DINAH JEFFRIES'Heart-pounding' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'Transporting' SUNDAY TIMES'A fabulous summer read' DAILY EXPRESSREADERS ADORE RACHEL RHYS-'I absolutely adore Rachel Rhys' books, historical mystery with so much added glitz and glamour''Unputdownable. Wonderful characterization and very well reseasrched''A captivating and fascinating read''Recommended for anyone who loves historical fiction with a bit of mystery and a dash of romance''Oh my goodness, I absolutely adored this book!'

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