Get our latest book recommendations, author news, and competitions right to your inbox.
The Hidden Years
Discover the captivating novel from the million-copy bestseller Rachel Hore
By Rachel Hore
Table of Contents
About The Book
Pre-order The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge, the captivating new novel from the million-copy bestselling author Rachel Hore, coming Summer 2025.
'A dramatic, warm-hearted, wonderfully written read.' DAILY MAIL
'Gorgeous' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
'A gripping read' HELLO!
Sunday Times bestseller Rachel Hore’s captivating new novel of secrets, loss and betrayal - set on the beautiful Cornish coast during World War Two and the heady days of the 1960s.
When talented musician Gray Robinson persuades Belle to abandon her university studies and follow him to Silverwood, home to an artistic community on the Cornish coast, Belle happily agrees even though they’ve only just met. She knows she is falling in love, and the thought of spending a carefree summer with Gray is all she can think about.
But being with Gray isn’t the only reason Belle agrees to accompany him to Silverwood.
Why does the name Silverwood sound so familiar?
What is its connection to a photo of her as a baby, taken on a nearby beach?
And who is Imogen Lockhart, a wartime nurse who lived at Silverwood many years ago?
As the summer months unfold, Belle begins to learn the truth – about secrets from the past that have been kept hidden, but also about the person she wants to be.
Praise for The Hidden Years
'A glorious story, The Hidden Years steals your heart. I loved it!' LIZ FENWICK
'Gripping and beautifully written' KATE FURNIVALL
'An intriguing dual timeline story set in beautiful Cornwall and brimming with sense of place. A gorgeous tale, I raced through the pages!'
TRACY REES
'A dramatic, warm-hearted, wonderfully written read.' DAILY MAIL
'Gorgeous' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
'A gripping read' HELLO!
Sunday Times bestseller Rachel Hore’s captivating new novel of secrets, loss and betrayal - set on the beautiful Cornish coast during World War Two and the heady days of the 1960s.
When talented musician Gray Robinson persuades Belle to abandon her university studies and follow him to Silverwood, home to an artistic community on the Cornish coast, Belle happily agrees even though they’ve only just met. She knows she is falling in love, and the thought of spending a carefree summer with Gray is all she can think about.
But being with Gray isn’t the only reason Belle agrees to accompany him to Silverwood.
Why does the name Silverwood sound so familiar?
What is its connection to a photo of her as a baby, taken on a nearby beach?
And who is Imogen Lockhart, a wartime nurse who lived at Silverwood many years ago?
As the summer months unfold, Belle begins to learn the truth – about secrets from the past that have been kept hidden, but also about the person she wants to be.
Praise for The Hidden Years
'A glorious story, The Hidden Years steals your heart. I loved it!' LIZ FENWICK
'Gripping and beautifully written' KATE FURNIVALL
'An intriguing dual timeline story set in beautiful Cornwall and brimming with sense of place. A gorgeous tale, I raced through the pages!'
TRACY REES
About The Author
Charlotte Murphy
Rachel Hore worked in London publishing for many years before moving with her family to Norwich, where she taught publishing and creative writing at the University of East Anglia until deciding to become a full-time writer. The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge is her fourteenth novel. She is married to the writer D.J. Taylor and they have three sons. Visit her at RachelHore.co.uk and connect with her on X @RachelHore and instagram @@rachel.hore.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK (September 14, 2023)
- Length: 400 pages
- ISBN13: 9781398517974
Raves and Reviews
‘Another gripping read by bestselling author Rachel Hore, set on the Cornish coast during the Second World War and the 1960s’
HELLO!
‘This complex, thoughtful novel features two interlocking stories in different timeframes. Themes of family, self-determination and passionate love make for a dramatic, warm-hearted, wonderfully written read.’
DAILY MAIL
‘Gorgeous’
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
‘Packed with secrets, heartbreak and lies’
YOURS
‘A powerfully emotional book that gripped me on every page. Superb!’
KATE FURNIVALL
‘An intriguing dual timeline story set in beautiful Cornwall and brimming with sense of place. A gorgeous tale, I raced through the pages!’
TRACY REES
'A glorious story, The Hidden Years steals your heart. I loved it!’
LIZ FENWICK
Resources and Downloads
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): The Hidden Years eBook 9781398517974
- Author Photo (jpg): Rachel Hore Charlotte Murphy(0.1 MB)
Any use of an author photo must include its respective photo credit
