Two seemingly unconnected stories keep you guessing until in a masterstroke of storytelling they connect with a single word. Atmospheric and engaging, this new book from Renita D'Silva takes us from the heat of India to the chilly winter of wartime Bletchley Park, both places of secrets.

I particularly liked the development of the lead character, Rani as revealed in her letters, an independent woman trying to do her best for all around her in a complicated world.

Well researched and authentic, this book races towards the inevitable, chilling conclusion, yet is lifted by unexpected redemption,. Recommended.

Tony Riches

This is the first book I have read by this author, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This is a story about secrets and passions, and is ultimately very moving. When a teenage Rani returns to India in 1938, she finds the restrictions on her life very difficult. She meets Prasad, and makes some bad choices. She is sent to England , gets a degree and ends up at Bletchley Park. Her new life and husband are going well until Prasad reappears in her life. Facing difficult choices, Rani does something she will regret. There is also the POV of Rani's daughter, Esme, who knew nothing about her mother. All in all a captivating book about choices and love, that held my attention and had me wondering what I would have done in a similar situation. Thanks to NetGalley for a copy to freely review.

Ensure that you have a steaming cup of cocoa, perhaps some complementary mint ice-cream and a box of tissues at hand before you dive into this gorgeous book!

I have been so blessed with so many great books lately, this one included! It was so good! Pick this one up readers!