Eleanor’s Secret

Description

Caroline Beecham’s historical fiction novel, Eleanor’s Secret, published in 2019, is a novel that takes place during World War II. The heroine of the story is young woman, Eleanor Roy, who works at Partridge Press, a tiny publishing concern specializing in morale-boosting books intended for the wartime effort.

In the heart of war devastation and chaos, a manuscript draws Eleanor to the promise of possible danger, which would change everything in the publishing house-and for her people. As Eleanor navigates professional rivalry, personal loss, and all the complexity that comes with wartime life, she has to keep this secret.

Parallel to Eleanor’s story is the mystery of her past, as she searches into dark family secrets that compel her to confront her identity. The novel somewhat organically weaves themes such as love, loss, resilience, and the role of storytelling in dark times.

Eleanor’s Secret is a true best representation of wartime London, the world of publishing, and the search for strength and self-discovery by a young woman in turmoil – great reading for any historical fiction fan with a touch of mystery.