The Secret Letter: A gripping and emotional page turner perfect for historical fiction fans

The Secret Letter follows two parallel stories across time. In London, 1910, twenty-one-year-old Esther Watkins is committed to the Suffragette cause. She has been imprisoned, force-fed, and beaten, but remains determined to fight for what she believes in. With her new love Joseph at her side, she hopes for a better future. In Kent, 2019, school teacher Lizzie Armstrong moves to the small village of Elm Heath following the breakdown of her marriage, seeking a fresh start. She quickly becomes attached to her pupils and the community. When the school faces closure, Lizzie is motivated to fight to save it, drawing inspiration from the school's founder. The novel explores why Esther, a London-born Suffragette, left the city for Elm Heath, and what secret she kept there. When Lizzie discovers Esther's story, it may provide the strength she needs to save both the school and her own new beginning.