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A Secret Kept

Tatiana de Rosnay
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A Secret Kept

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

Book Brief

Tatiana de Rosnay

A Secret Kept

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Secret Kept by Tatiana de Rosnay follows siblings Antoine and Melanie Rey, who, on a birthday trip to Noirmoutier Island, begin unraveling family secrets linked to their mother's past, leading to a car accident that forces them to reconsider their family history and their own lives. The book sensitively explores themes of familial tension, grief, and personal and sexual identity.

Mysterious

Emotional

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.6

29,443 ratings

45%

Loved it

38%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Secret Kept by Tatiana de Rosnay offers atmospheric prose and compelling characters, mesmerizing readers with its exploration of family secrets. However, some critics find the plot predictable and occasionally slow-paced. Despite these flaws, the emotional depth and vivid settings provide an engaging, if imperfect, read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Secret Kept?

A reader who enjoys family sagas and uncovering buried secrets will find A Secret Kept by Tatiana de Rosnay captivating. Comparable to works like Sarah’s Key by the same author or The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton, this novel appeals to those who appreciate intricate narratives blending past and present.

3.6

29,443 ratings

45%

Loved it

38%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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