The Skylark's Secret
The Skylark's Secret
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Scotland • 1940s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Skylark's Secret by Fiona Valpy is a historical novel set in the Scottish Highlands, intertwining the lives of two women across different generations. It explores themes of love, loss, and resilience as they uncover family secrets and their personal connections to World War II.
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Review Roundup
The Skylark's Secret by Fiona Valpy captivates readers with its evocative portrayal of love and resilience in wartime Scotland. Readers appreciate the dual timeline narrative and richly developed characters. However, some feel the pacing drags and the plot predictable at times. Nonetheless, Valpy's lyrical prose and vivid settings make it a worthwhile read.
Who Should Read The Skylark's Secret?
The ideal reader for Fiona Valpy's The Skylark's Secret appreciates historical fiction with a dual timeline narrative, focusing on love, war, and personal discovery. Fans of Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale and Kate Morton’s The Forgotten Garden would find similar thematic richness, emotional depth, and evocative storytelling.
69,255 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Scotland • 1940s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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