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Secret Language

On sale

26th January 2017

Price: £7.99

Selected:  ebook / ISBN-13: 9781472232021

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SECRET LANGUAGE by Monica Wood is a moving and compelling tale of two sisters as they reconnect, not to be missed by readers of Anne Tyler, Joanna Cannon and Sue Monk Kidd.

‘Fiercely lyrical… [Wood] writes with sensitivity and intuitive insight about relationships coming apart and the walls people erect to keep others out’ Publishers Weekly

As children, dragged around the country by semi-famous actor parents who could barely take care of themselves, sisters Faith and Constance had to rely on one another.

As adults, though, they have drifted apart: Faith has children and a grounded domestic life – but hasn’t necessarily found unconditional love; whereas Constance, a flight attendant, is always searching for her true place in life.

Then Isadora, the half-sister they never knew existed, makes her dramatic entrance into their lives. This crisis forces Faith and Constance into their long-forgotten childhood habits, and they begin to make their way back to one another and find a new way to be a family.

What readers are saying about SECRET LANGUAGE:

‘So glad I discovered Monica Wood. Her language is gorgeous, her characters compelling, and she delicately describes the pain and joy of human relationships in a way we can all identify with’

‘Extremely well written and thought-provoking with outstanding character development

‘A rare and affecting book that can create such heartfelt turmoil. Highly recommend for readers who love realistic stories about family life’

Reviews

Ann Hood, author of RUBY
A graceful and insightful look into the lives of two sisters... Secret Language is both heartbreaking and heartwarming
Detroit Free Press
A stunner... A beautifully sustained narrative, remarkable for its clarity and depth
Dawn Raffle, author of THE SECRET LIFE OF OBJECTS
Beautifully done - her language is gorgeous
Maine Progressive
A novel this good - realistic and hopeful at once - is a marvel
Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
Deft and delicate... I can think of no more impressive recent debut of a novelist voice, one that speaks not to our minds, but to our hearts
Publishers Weekly
Fiercely lyrical... [Wood] writes with sensitivity and intuitive insight about relationships coming apart and the walls people erect to keep others out
Sunday Mirror
Praise for THE ONE-IN-A-MILLION BOY: 'Beautifully written, cleverly constructed, at times hilariously funny and ultimately deeply affecting - this should be a smash'
Stylist
Clever, intricate plot, beautifully sketched characters and life-affirming message of self-discovery
Daily Mail
A lovely, quirky novel about misfits across generations
Woman & Home
Curl up and enjoy this bewitching novel
Heat
This inspirational tale of friendship, world records and following dreams is a stunner