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A marriage built on secrets. A family torn apart. A love that could heal them all.
When Anna Graham finds diamond earrings in her husband's drawer the day before Valentine's Day, she knows they're not for her – her ears aren't even pierced. Gray is having an affair – but before she can confront him about his betrayal, he receives a terminal cancer diagnosis that shatters their family.
As Gray lies dying in their Damask Square home, Anna meets Laurel – the nurse who stole her husband's heart. Despite her rage, Anna finds herself sharing Gray's final days with this other woman, both desperate to ease his suffering while drowning in their own grief.
But hidden in their loft, Anna discovers traces of a stranger – a boy who played piano, who had a different life before he became her husband. As she struggles to hold herself together for her teenage children, Anna realises everything she believed about Gray was built on carefully constructed lies.
Can two women who loved the same man find a way to heal – and help each other discover who Gray really was?
A heart-wrenching story about love, loss and the secrets that shape us. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Beth O'Leary and David Nicholls.
'Five cathartic, exhausted, heart-shredded stars.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Oh this was a beautiful read.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A beautifully written, powerful story… an emotional story of love, family secrets, childhood trauma, mental health struggles, tragedy, betrayal, complex relationships and forgiveness.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Sophie Ranald has such a heartfelt and relatable way of writing, and this story was no exception. The characters felt real and layered, the secrets kept me turning the pages, and the emotional depth really stayed with me.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'So powerful about love, family, secrets, forgiveness and ultimately moving forward on so many levels.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I didn't expect was to be emotionally steamrolled by a story that's as devastating as it is razor-sharp… If you've ever had your heart broken by someone you thought you knew—or if you've ever rebuilt your life while still standing in the wreckage—this book is for you.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Both moving and thought-provoking… The characters feel real, their joys and pain resonate, and the story lingers long after the final page.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Will resonate with me for a very long time. Be advised, have an entire box of tissues on hand! This was such a powerful story on so many levels. The emotions are real and relatable. The characters are so well depicted that you feel their pain, their joy… I loved this book.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Oh my what a story… very moving and I read it in a night... Read it. You will not be able to put it down.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A powerful, unforgettable read.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I knew as soon as I saw this book it was going to be my soul focus whilst reading. And wow. What a story.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐