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The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge

Discover the captivating new novel from the million-copy bestseller Rachel Hore

About The Book

Secrets from the past, unravelling in the present…

'A beautiful story, written from the heart. It has all the ingredients of a deeply satisfying read – gripping plot, loveable characters, sumptuous locations, and in true Rachel Hore style, it draws you in and holds your attention until the last word. I loved it.’ SANTA MONTEFIORE

'An intriguing and heart-warming story of female tenacity and male duplicity. I couldn’t put it down.' BARBARA ERSKINE

'I loved it. I was completely immersed in the story and the setting. So clever and interesting and beautifully written' ELIZABETH BUCHAN

'Beautifully written, warm and intelligent' TRACY REES

‘A fascinating story of one woman’s fight to be recognised. I loved this delightful novel – strong characters, an intriguing world, a gorgeous setting and an uplifting ending. Perfect! It reminded me of Rosamund Pilcher, the kind of read you get truly lost in.’ VERONICA HENRY

Uncovering secrets that span generations, Rachel Hore delivers intriguing, involving and emotive narrative reading group fiction like few other writers can.

Nancy Foster has harboured a devastating secret that shattered her professional and personal life. On meeting her, journalist Stef Lansdown realizes that she has the power to restore Nancy’s reputation and to heal the wounds, if only Nancy will trust her. But someone else wants to get to the bottom of the story first, someone who doesn’t want it to be told.

Set in the beautiful environs of the Norfolk Broads in 2010, and in London in the '40s and ‘50s, when life for career-driven women was so different, The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge is Sunday Times multi-million copy bestselling author Rachel Hore’s utterly compelling new novel, interweaving the past and the present.

Praise for Rachel Hore
‘Beautifully rich in period detail – an absorbing and touching story’ ERICA JAMES
'A dramatic, warm-hearted, wonderfully written read.' DAILY MAIL
'Gorgeous' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
‘So complex and moving, with a sense of mystery as powerful as the sense of love and betrayal’ CATHY KELLY
'A gripping read' HELLO!
'Gripping and beautifully written' KATE FURNIVALL

About The Author

Charlotte Murphy

Rachel Hore worked in London publishing for many years before moving with her family to Norwich, where she taught publishing and creative writing at the University of East Anglia until deciding to become a full-time writer. The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge is her fourteenth novel. She is married to the writer D.J. Taylor and they have three sons. Visit her at RachelHore.co.uk and connect with her on X @RachelHore and instagram @@rachel.hore.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK (July 31, 2025)
  • Length: 400 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781398518001

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'A beautiful story, written from the heart. It has all the ingredients of a deeply satisfying read – gripping plot, loveable characters, sumptuous locations, and in true Rachel Hore style, it draws you in and holds your attention until the last word. I loved it.’ SANTA MONTEFIORE

'An intriguing and heart-warming story of female tenacity and male duplicity. I couldn’t put it down.' BARBARA ERSKINE

'I loved it. I was completely immersed in the story and the setting. So clever and interesting and beautifully written' ELIZABETH BUCHAN

'Beautifully written, warm and intelligent' TRACY REES

‘A fascinating story of one woman’s fight to be recognised. I loved this delightful novel – strong characters, an intriguing world, a gorgeous setting and an uplifting ending. Perfect! It reminded me of Rosamund Pilcher, the kind of read you get truly lost in.’ VERONICA HENRY

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