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Martha's Secrets Kindle Edition

by Joanna Larum (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
Daniel Coleman is worrying about keeping his two new businesses going while, at the same time, trying to find a way out of being conscripted into the Army and being sent to Flanders to fight. He has enough on his plate without finding out that his younger sister, Martha, isn't the pleasant and polite young woman she pretends to be but a vindictive and vicious termagant who will stop at nothing to gain revenge for any perceived wrong. What can Daniel do when he discovers that Martha is not only a spiteful blackmailer but also a ruthless killer? How can he stop her from killing again, especially as he may be her next victim?
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    242 pages
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  4. Publication date
    August 4, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07FM7X1XM
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 4, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 242 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • donnasbookblog
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent settings and I loved the books descriptive nature
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018
    I will admit that I have a few books by this author on my “to be read” list but I haven’t got round to reading them as yet, so when I was asked if I wanted to take part in the blog tour for Martha’s Secrets the author’s latest release I definitely wanted to give it a go, especially as I have seen some excellent review for the book!

    Well having read it now I can honestly say that I thought Martha’s Secrets was an excellent story, well planned out and I loved the writing style. It had well developed characters that carried the story forward and an additive plot for me. It is a longer book that I have been reading so it took me a little while to get through but it was a pleasure to read.

    Excellent settings and I loved the books descriptive nature.

    4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars for Goodreads and Amazon – a very well written story and can’t wait to read more by this author now, I have really been missing out!!
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  • Simon
    5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2018
    Even though this is the sequel to Something Wicked This Way Comes you don’t need to have read that one first. I didn’t but have got it now so I can go back and find out more of their back story.

    This story is slightly different to my normal reads as it is set during World War One and involves a young man, Daniel who is trying to avoid being conscripted and his psychotic younger sister, Martha.

    Both children have had traumatic upbringings but Daniel seems to have got over them, whereas, due to her parentage, Martha seems to have turned into an evil young woman who you would not want to cross.

    I really liked the way the story developed and grew along with all the main characters and the way everyone reacted around Martha as they didn’t know how she would react made it an interesting book.

    I really enjoyed this book and will be bumping book one up my pile to read soon.
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  • Addicted to books
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow couldn't put it down
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2018
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    Although this is the sequel to SOMETHNG WICKED THIS WAY COMES it works excellently as stand alone. It was the first book that caused me to rediscover my love of Historical Fiction.

    The story picks up as war has broken out and many of the local young men have volunteered to go and fight supported by their families and friends. They depart amidst a lot of celebrations. The expectation is that they will go and wipe out the enemy and be home for Christmas. The reality of these young men going off to war soon becomes apparent as 3 brothers die in the trenches.

    The author details the side of war that we often forget the soldiers losing limbs to Trench Foot and the time spent walking in mud and laying in wait. The loss of life is heavy on the heart and South Bank soon becomes disillusioned with it all.

    The main characters in the book are Edith, Daniel and Martha whom we met in the earlier book but Joanna has cleverly caught the reader up with what they may have missed.

    Despite the abuse Daniel suffered as a child at the hands of his grandparents he has grown into a very empathetic and considerate young man who is terrified of being conscripted and made to fight and kill. His character grows in this book and we get to know him very well.

    Martha is a different story she has inherited an evil streak and that is packaged inside a pretty young girl. She is very adept at manipulating people. Cross Martha and suffer the consequences as many have found out. Martha brings an element of suspense to the story as we wonder what she will get up to next. Her brother and mother wear rose tinted glasses and only see the pretty girl with an engaging smile.

    Edith, the mother, suffered a lifetime of abuse and her children are what kept her going so they are her world and she will protect them with her life. The extent of that mothers love is made clear in the story.

    New characters are introduced, George and Dolly, and they bring a lot to the story. They develop well throughout the story.

    This is a brilliant read that had me turning page after page. Historical fiction at its very best and the suspense of what Martha will do next is there throughout the book. An excellent read.

    5 golden stars from me. Looking forward to the next book.
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  • janmartucci
    5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner
    Reviewed in France on September 2, 2018
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    Joanna Larum's books get better and better. Gripping tale, nice build up and cliff hanger finish. Can't wait for the next.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2019
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    I have just re-read this to prepare for the next instalment of this saga of a small family. I had forgotten how good it was! On the surface this is an exemplary family who are improving their lot by their own efforts and high work ethic. However, under the surface, the compassion of Daniel is completely offset by Martha. Read it to find out how.
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  • Mrs. J
    4.0 out of 5 stars A compulsive read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2018
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    This is a follow-on from the first book, ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ and I read it straight after the first. Martha is still the same; still looking out for her own ends and still seeking revenge for what she sees as having been wronged. However, someone else is also out for revenge. Which of the two will come out on top?
    World War 1 also features in this story; Daniel doesn’t want to enlist. He’s a gentle young man who doesn’t want to kill others, not even an enemy. He has a successful business he doesn’t want to leave and has taken under his wing an orphan boy from the workhouse, named Georgie. Georgie has a good brain, in spite of his sad upbringing, and he loves his rescuer, Daniel. His sharp mind immediately sees through Martha, however, and he decides he’s going to watch her carefully. He does just that and his revelations really sets the cat among the pigeons.
    These are altogether two different books from those I’ve read in the past and although in one way I don’t want to know what other terrible things Martha is going to get up to, at the same time, I know I’m going to read the third book when it comes out, because in spite of myself, I just have to find out!
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  • elliesmam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant storyline
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2020
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    Loved this book . I am from the same area as the author so i loved it .
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