The gripping new historical novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl from Bletchley Park and The Forgotten Secret.A heartbreaking choice. A secret kept for centuries.1784. When Esther Harris-s father hurts his back, she takes over his role helping smugglers hide contraband in the secret cellar in their pub. But when the free traders- ships are trapped in the harbour, a battle between the smugglers and the revenue officers leads to murder and betrayal - and Esther is forced to choose between the love of her life and protecting her family-Present day. Fresh from her divorce, Millie Galton moves into a former inn overlooking the harbour in Mudeford and plans to create her dream home. When a chance discovery behind an old fireplace reveals the house-s secret history as a haven for smugglers and the devastating story of its former residents, could the mystery of a disappearance from centuries ago finally be solved?Sweeping historical fiction perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley,
