The Moon Gate: Curl up with the mesmerising story of a hidden house and a lost wartime secret

'A rich, sweeping mystery . . . beautifully written, atmospheric and intriguing' TRACY REES

'Magnificent. Cleverly woven plots, storylines and heartbreak . . . I loved it' LORNA COOK

'Divine. I relished every single word of this heartrending story, full of love and sacrifice' JENNY ASHCROFT

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A faded photograph. An abandoned house. A wartime mystery. . .

1939: On the eve of war, young English heiress Grace Grey travels from London to the wilderness of Tasmania. Coaxed out of her shell by the attentions of her Irish neighbour, Daniel - Grace finally learns to live. But when Australian forces are called to the frontline, and Daniel with them, he leaves behind a devastating secret which will forever bind them together.

1975: Artist Willow Hawkins, and her new husband, Ben, can't believe their luck when an anonymous benefactor leaves them a house on the remote Tasmanian coast. Confused and delighted, they set out to unmask Towerhurst's previous owner - unwittingly altering the course of their lives.

2004: Libby Andrews has always been sheltered from the truth behind her father Ben's death. When she travels to London and discovers a faded photograph, a long-buried memory is unlocked, and she begins to follow an investigation that Ben could never complete. But will she realise that some secrets are best left buried . . .?

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'Reminiscent of Lucinda Riley; it has the same sweep and glamour. Twisty, emotional and absorbing' DAILY MAIL

REAL READERS ADORE THIS BOOK. . .

'A riveting story of love and loss... full of twists and turns ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'
'An emotional rollercoaster and a truly gripping story of human emotions ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'
'I was completely in awe of how Amanda created such a complex plot, while also bringing to life characters with depth and agency ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'
'A real tour-de-force of a novel ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'
'I couldn't wait to get back to the book every time I put it down ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'