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The Secret Keeper: A BRAND NEW utterly beautiful historical story of love and loyalty from Renita D'Silva Kindle Edition

by Renita D’Silva (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 321 ratings

A BRAND NEW heartbreaking World War II novel from bestselling Renita D'Silva

In 1938, Rani - the bright and spirited daughter of an Indian Crown Prince - leads a privileged if lonely life. But everything is about to change...

Longing for freedom and purpose, she escapes the confines of her father’s palace and meets Prasad – a poor young man – with whom she falls deeply in love. But her plan to gain her father’s approval for the match disastrously backfires.

Estranged from her family and haunted by guilt, Rani’s path takes her from Cambridge to Bletchley Park and a new world of intrigue and secrets. Against the backdrop of war, Rani finds comfort and a sense of belonging with fellow codebreaker William and his young son. Could they heal her heart and become the family she craves?

Then Prasad reappears – and past and present collide, shattering Rani’s fragile happiness. As retribution for the hurt she caused him, he demands she pass him secrets from Bletchley. But at what cost?

Torn between her past and her present, love and loyalty, Rani must face up to a heart-wrenching sacrifice . . .

An evocative and heart-rending historical novel that will stay with you beyond the final page, for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Fiona Valpy, Kathleen McGurl and Siobhan Daiko.

'This book is a gem. I loved the richly evocative settings and unforgettable story.' Alexandra Weston

'Renita D’Silva writes with passion, painting a sensual picture of life in India, and of frugal wartime England, and portrays the power of unbreakable family bonds.' Catherine Law

'In the world of wartime historical fiction, The Secret Keeper is sparkling and refreshing, like a cup of chai!' Jina Bacarr

Readers are loving Renita D'Silva:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly unforgettable and heartbreaking… An absolutely gripping and totally addictive story that will keep you racing through the pages all night long.’ Reader review

‘A feast for the senses… I adored this story. It kept me so hooked that I read it in one sitting.’ Reader review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Stunning!… Renita D’Silva’s writing is sublime; I could taste the chilli on my tongue and smell the cardamom in the air… Incredible… Inspired me with every page… An important story that embraced my heart.’ Reader review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wonderful… Transported me... Fabulous… Fascinating… My heart broke.’ Reader review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Both heartbreaking and warming… It will change you… Food for the soul.’ Reader review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A joy… A wonderful, evocative read.’ Reader review

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  1. Print length
    386 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Boldwood Books
  4. Publication date
    August 12, 2024
  5. File size
    3.4 MB
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The Secret Keeper
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The Secret Keeper

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CZ8TVYYX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books (August 12, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 12, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 386 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1836172567
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 321 ratings

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Renita D'Silva

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Renita D’Silva loves stories both reading and creating them. New Arrivals on West India Dock Road, the first book in her historical saga series set on West India Dock Road, is out on February 13th 2025. Her books have been translated into several languages. Her short stories have been published in The View from Here, Bartleby Snopes, this zine, Platinum Page, Paragraph Planet, Verve among others, have been nominated for the Pushcart prize, the Best of the Net anthology, shortlisted for the LoveReading Very Short Story award and The Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize and longlisted for the BBC National Short Story award. Her short story, Eavesdropping Shamelessly, is published in the Arts Council England funded Bridges Not Borders anthology of prizewinning stories. Her first psychological thriller, The Neighbours, won the Joffe Books Prize 2023.

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  • Vishal Shah
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2025
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    Always a treat to read her books. Great story line, great language and words. Loved the characters and poetry of writing
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  • Leorah A. Zilberman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good One
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024
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    Another delightful novel full of intrigue and humanity.
    Renita D’Silva weaves a compelling tale that spans decades, and she creates interesting characters.
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  • Alison D D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another good story by this author
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
    I have read almost all of her books and have enjoyed everyone of them. She has a way of bringing the characters, and the settings to life so beautifully.
    This story goes back and forth from the 30's-40's to present day.
    Rani is the main character in the book, and as she grew up, her father from a royal Indian family and her mother a German who is Jewish, raised her and her brother to think for themselves and to fight against the injustices in the world, which was one of the reasons why he left his life in India.
    But then he was summoned back to India, as he was told his father was dying, and he was the one to take over his role.
    Thinking it's temporary,the family moves back to India, but Rani and her mother are living in the woman's quarters , and the husband and son live in a different area, seeing each other once a week.
    Rani who cannot stand this life and her father assuming a role that was the very opposite of what he had preached all their lives.
    So Rani disobeys her fathers, first with a new love, and then betrayal, and she is sent off to Cambridge in England, pretty much being disowned by her father.
    WWII is starting and after her studies she becomes a code breaker for the British because of some strong skills she had. While there she meets another code breaker and his young son, and she falls in love, but of course nothing seems to go according to plan , and hard times return to haunt her.
    I would like to thank NetGalley and Boldwood Books for a copy of this book
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  • Rita Slayton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating Historical Fiction with Unforgettable Characters
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2024
    The Secret Keeper by Renita D’Silva is an absolute gem of a book! This was my first experience with the author, and I was captivated from the very first chapter. The story is set against the fascinating backdrop of Bletchley Park during World War II and explores themes of love, loyalty, and the power of secrets.

    I loved the way the story alternates between two timelines—Rani in the 1930s and 40s, and Esme in the 1990s. The connection between these two women is revealed gradually, keeping me hooked as I tried to piece together the puzzle. The narrative is fast-paced, and the chapters are short and engaging, making it hard to put the book down. I especially enjoyed the letters Rani writes to her family in India, which added a touching and personal element to the story.

    Renita D’Silva’s writing brings each setting to life, whether it’s the lush gardens of an Indian palace or the secretive world of code-breaking in England. The exploration of cultural differences, especially around gender roles, added a unique depth to the story that I found fascinating.

    Rani was an incredible protagonist—strong, determined, and ahead of her time. Esme was equally compelling, and her character growth was a joy to follow. The supporting characters were well-developed, and I particularly loved little Andrew, who brightened every page he was on.

    Overall, The Secret Keeper is a fantastic piece of historical fiction that I highly recommend. It’s a powerful, moving story that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from Renita D’Silva!
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  • Sharon Maas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Renita's magic touoch
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2024
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    Renita d'Silva has a very special gift; she can make language dance. You can taste colours; the fragrance of flowers fill your mind as you read, and as for food -- well. Never start one of her books when hungry, because you'll taste those dishes and your mouth will water! No less will you feel the trials and tribulations, as well as the joys, of every single one of her characters. With this book, she's done it again.
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  • Marjorie Willcox
    2.0 out of 5 stars Left me frustrated 8 disappointed!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2024
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    I didn’t come across any negative reviews for this book, which is the reason I’m compelled to leave one! On a positive note I enjoyed the descriptions very much. But I was dismayed at the fanciful way the story unfolded stretching my credulity. The dual timeline didn’t work for me. It was hard to invest into the present day one, it was merely used to unveil the secrets at the end of the novel, where there was little redemption or satisfaction in my mind. I felt I’d been emotionally cheated like the characters!
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