The Skylark's Secret

The Skylark's Secret is an enchanting novel by the esteemed author Fiona Valpy. Published by Amazon Publishing in 2020, this book is a captivating addition to the genre of historical fiction. The story unravels the mysteries and secrets hidden beneath the calm surface of a small village, all told through the eyes of a skylark. Fiona Valpy's storytelling prowess is on full display as she weaves a tale that is as moving as it is thrilling. The Skylark's Secret is a testament to the power of love, courage, and resilience. It's a book that will transport you to a different time and place, leaving you mesmerized by the beauty of the narrative. Published by Amazon Publishing, this book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates well-crafted historical fiction.

"Loch Ewe, 1940. When gamekeeper's daughter Flora's remote highland village finds itself the base for the Royal Navy's Arctic convoys, life in her close-knit community changes forever. In defiance of his disapproving father, the laird's son falls in love with Flora, and as tensions build in their disrupted home, any chance of their happiness seems doomed. Decades later, Flora's daughter, singer Lexie Gordon, is forced to return to the village and to the tiny cottage where she grew up. Having long ago escaped to the bright lights of the West End, London still never truly felt like home. Now back, with a daughter of her own, Lexie learns that her mother--and the hostile-seeming village itself--have long been hiding secrets that make her question everything she thought she knew. As she pieces together the fragments of her parents' story, Lexie discovers the courageous, devastating sacrifices made in her name. It's too late to rekindle her relationship with her mother, but can Lexie find it in her heart to forgive the past, to grieve for all that's lost, and finally find her place in the world?"--