From the author of the ebook bestseller, The Bookshop Ladies, comes a brand new novel guaranteed to pull at your heartstrings as three women, all with secrets waiting to be uncovered, meet on a beautiful island off the Irish Coast.

Constance Macken, in her ninth decade, is looking back on a life filled with laughter and loss, tragedy and triumph, but knows it is time to right the wrongs from her past that have always haunted her.

Heather Banks arrives on the island to bury her mother. Already adrift with her business sold and her divorce finalised this may be the perfect opportunity to change the course of her future.

Ros Stokes has managed to slip into the perfect job, the perfect cottage and friends that feel like family. However, when the stitches of her life begin to unravel, she must find a way to hold onto the things that have become most dear to her and let go of what holds her back.

Now, in a faded art deco house near the ocean’s end, these women must come together to save the house they love, and each other, because they might have run from their troubles but only time will tell if they can overcome their past.


‘Another brilliant novel by one of my favourite authors – prepare to get lost in this beautiful story, masterfully told‘ – Amanda Prowse

‘So wonderfully life affirming… I always wish I could live in Faith’s books’ Dinah Jefferies

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Readers LOVE The Women at Ocean’s End:

‘Simply perfection’ 5-star NetGalley review
‘A beautiful story which grabbed me right away… this was like a breath of fresh air’ 5-star NetGalley review
‘Intriguing and poignant, charming and enthralling’ 5-star NetGalley review
‘Faith Hogan is an auto-buy author for me – I’ve loved everything she’s written and this is no exception… it may even be her best book yet!’ 5-star NetGalley review
‘A truly touching read for anyone who enjoys deeply emotional stories set against a beautifully evocative backdrop’ 5-star NetGalley review

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From bestselling Irish writer, Faith Hogan, comes another gripping saga of friendship, betrayal and secrets in this story of a widow in search of answers to a shocking confession by her dying husband.

Joy Blackwood has no idea why her French art dealer husband has left a valuable painting to a woman called Robyn Tessier in Ballycove, a small town on the west coast of Ireland, but she is determined to find out.

She arrives in Ballycove to find that Robyn runs a rather chaotic and unprofitable bookshop. She is shy, suffering from unrequited love for dashing Kian, and badly in need of advice on how to make the bookshop successful.

As Joy becomes entangled in the daily dramas of Ballycove, uncovering the secrets behind her husband’s painting grows increasingly challenging. When she finally musters the courage to confront the truth, her revelation sends shockwaves through the tight-knit community she’s grown to love.

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PRAISE FOR FAITH HOGAN:

‘Utterly enchanting! I would wholeheartedly welcome a week or two being looked after by Esme in beautiful Ballycove’ Heidi Swain
‘Once again Faith pulls you into her world instantly and never lets you go, with such an incredibly real cast of characters who you feel actually exist. A Life affirming and unputdownable read’ Trisha Ashley
‘I LOVED it. There is a glow that comes from all of Faith’s books that warms every part of me’ Cathy Kelly
‘A beautiful and intriguing story celebrating self-discovery, friendship and family bonds’ Phaedra Patrick, bestselling author of The Library of Lost and Found
‘What a delight this book is. A gorgeous cast of characters, the perfect seaside setting and Faith Hogan’s wonderful talent for dialogue all come together to make this a lovely feel-good story with an ending that will cheer your heart’ Imogen Clark, bestselling author of Impossible to Forget

‘Hogan presciently taps into the pursuit of these pandemic times’ – RTÉ

‘Charming… Full of pathos and humour. A heartwarming page-turner that would be perfect for staycation reading’ – Irish Independent on Saturday

‘Uplifting, emotional and brimming with warmth and humour’ – Cathy Bramley

When Elizabeth’s husband dies, leaving her with crippling debt, the only person she can turn to is her friend, Jo. Soon Jo has called in her daughter, Lucy, to help save Elizabeth from bankruptcy. Leaving her old life behind, Lucy is determined to make the most of her fresh start.

As life slowly begins to return to normal, these three women, thrown together by circumstance, become fast friends. But then Jo’s world is turned upside down when she receives some shocking news.

In search of solace, Jo and Elizabeth find themselves enjoying midnight dips in the freezing Irish Sea. Here they can laugh, cry and wash away all their fears. As well as conjure a fundraising plan for the local hospice that will bring the whole community together…

From bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan, The Ladies’ Midnight Swimming Club is an emotional story about finding new friends and living life to the fullest, that will appeal to fans of Sheila O’Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Liz Fenwick.

Praise for Faith Hogan:

‘Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational’ – Heidi Swain

‘Heartwarming and emotional’ – Liz Fenwick

‘A heart-rending, uplifting and beautifully written journey of female friendship… I loved being transported to Ireland’s wild Atlantic coast’ – Phillipa Ashley

‘Faith Hogan navigates beautifully between the community and the individual, forensically investigating moral issues and loyalties with an unflinching, yet humane eye. She is one of the most original and exciting writers to emerge from Ireland in recent times’ – Afric McGlinchey

‘An intricately woven story of love, jealousy and misunderstanding’ – Diney Costeloe

‘A cracking good story… An ideal beach read’ – Connaught Telegraph

‘A fantastic summer read’ – Irish Daily Star

‘A heart-warming story of love, loss, family and friendship’ – The Bookseller

‘Spanning several decades and generations, Secrets We Keep is a hugely ambitious novel… With its engaging storyline and sense of place this is an absorbing and entertaining read’ – Sunday Independent (Dublin)