Island Secrets Books 1–3: Three escapist historical summer romances
Jan Baynham

‘Pure escapism.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Once again had me captivated from start to finish.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
These compelling and unforgettable dual timeline love stories are perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Dinah Jefferies, Santa Montefiore or Karen Swan.
IN THIS BOX
BOOK 1: THE GREEK ISLAND SECRET
1969. Free-spirited Elin Morgan escapes to a sunlit Greek island, where she rediscovers her passion for painting with the help of charming wood-carver Stelios. But their carefree summer ends when Elin abruptly leaves with a shocking secret that will span decades. Twenty-two years later, art student Alexandra finds Elin’s diary from 1969. With just an old journal to guide her, she follows in her mother’s footsteps to uncover long-buried secrets . . .
BOOK 2: THE SICILIAN PROMISE
1946. While working as a kitchen maid, Rose Howells meets Marco, a Sicilian POW. They fall in love, but then disaster strikes and Marco is sent home to Sicily, leaving Rose with a secret she swears never to reveal. Years later, Jennifer Howells receives a mysterious envelope that turns her life upside down and leaves her with endless questions. Perhaps the answers lie in the sun-drenched olive hills of Sicily . . .
BOOK 3: THE FRENCH AFFAIR
1941. Annie Beynon finds solace from the war as a stable girl at Cefn Court, where she falls for Edmund Pryce, the estate’s kind and handsome heir. But Edmund’s departure to fight in France leaves Annie with a life-changing secret. Decades later, Clara Pryce mourns her mother but faces a devastating revelation from her uncle about the Pryce fortune. Her search for the truth leads her to the quaint villages and poppy-strewn fields of Normandy . . .
Readers love Jan Baynham’s moving and unforgettable
‘I want to sit outside a little taverna soaking up the atmosphere or have dinner under the stars on a balmy summer’s evening. If you’re longing to get away but can’t, this is exactly what you need!’ Bestselling author Christina Courtenay
‘‘I was immediately swept away into the Greek sun and didn’t want to return!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I felt the sun on my shoulders in Sicily.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Will take you on quite a journey.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The author's love for and knowledge of Greek society & customs shines through, giving the book an air of authenticity.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely amazing. A beautiful book to lose yourself in.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A beautiful story of love and motherhood.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Brings the island into your living room, and you can imagine yourself at the taverna with the sun on your face.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐