The Glass Key

Four extraordinary, brave women. One heartbreaking wartime secret that binds them... Unlock the mystery of The Glass Key, the captivating and unforgettable new novel from the bestselling author.

'You can taste the salt air and bathe in the glow of the Northern Lights' Kate Quinn
'Brimming with mystery, family secrets, and heart' Madeline Martin
'Mesmerising. Geard's beautifully imagined characters will sweep you away' Hazel Gaynor
'I just love this deeply moving book of secrets' Santa Montefiore

In Ireland, Maggie has grown up hearing her mother tell her the bedtime story of The Glass Key. It's a Nordic fairytale passed down by Maggie's grandmother Anna Swan, who mysteriously left her home one stormy night years ago, never to return. Now Maggie's grandfather has died and going through his things, Maggie is shocked to discover a faded wartime letter, asking him to take in a baby. In that moment she realises that Anna Swan was a woman of many secrets.

Only by travelling to Norway and discovering the story of four brave young women whose lives were forever changed by the occupation of their tiny islands, can Maggie uncover the shocking truth about her family - and finally unlock the mystery of the glass key...

'Beautifully written and twisty. I loved it' Eve Chase
'What a journey! My heart was broken several times over' Karen Swan
'A page-turning mystery, richly layered and irresistible' Carmel Harrington
'A captivating story that unlocks an emotional doorway to the past' Evie Woods
'Epic, emotional and immersive. One of those books I wanted to savour' Louise Douglas

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'A very moving and emotional novel with a thumping good plot' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I am still wiping away the tears of emotion after finishing this wonderful book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'What a beautifully written story, secrets, mystery and emotion' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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'If stories of strong women are your thing, this book is for you' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Will appeal to readers who enjoy the The Lake House and The Nightingale' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐