If you enjoy heartfelt stories about family, forgiveness, and the unspoken bonds between women, Secrets Beneath a Riviera Sky will draw you in with its layered characters and emotional resonance.
Secrets Beneath by Jennifer Bohnet
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Womens Fiction

As one door closes, another one opens…

When Agnes Agistini receives a phone call from Theo, her brother-in-law informing her that her estranged, abusive husband Oscar has died in an accident, she feels nothing but relief. But that relief is short-lived as Oscar’s vengeance from an early grave forces Agnes to return to the place she fled from over forty years ago. A place and time she’s not keen to revisit.

At the request of a French notaires dealing with Oscar’s last will, Agnes travels to Cannes in the South of France alongside their daughter Francine and her grand-daughter Jasmine.

Agnes knows that going back will inevitably drag up deep, dark memories which she is yet to reconcile, but what choice does she have?

What she wasn’t prepared for are the family secrets that will come to light, or the cruel way in which Oscar treats her right until the bitter end.

As always Theo remains by her side, helping to navigate the myriad of bombshells Oscar leaves in his wake. But as wonderful memories begin to resurface Agnes begins to wonder if she can finally make peace with the past and find an everlasting happiness?

An wonderful tale of hidden secrets and true love winning the day.

Perfect for the fans of Jill Mansell and Fern Britton.

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Review

This is a compelling and heartwarming novel that follows three generations of women—Agnes, Francine, and Jasmine—as they navigate old wounds, hidden truths, and the delicate threads of reconnection. The alternating perspectives of these women added beautiful depth and emotion to the story, allowing readers to truly understand their individual struggles and shared strength. Themes of resilience, forgiveness, and second chances are woven throughout, making for an uplifting and satisfying read. While I would have loved a more immersive portrayal of the Riviera setting and a deeper dive into some emotional moments, the strong character work and fast-paced plot kept me engaged from beginning to end. A lovely read for fans of family dramas and women’s fiction.

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