Secrets we left in Greece

                                                                             

Treasured memories and hidden secrets follow three generations returning to their favourite holiday destination - the beautiful Greek island of Holkamos - after a long absence. 

Every year, Miriam, her daughter, Heather, and young granddaughter Amy would spend the long summer holidays enjoying the picturesque scenery, visiting local landmarks and integrating with the local community. However, life had moved on, and now with Amy having grown up, married and set up her own business, Miriam suddenly decided to take her family back to this idyllic holiday location. 

This news brought back poignant memories for all three of them. Thoughts of love and romance combined with dilemmas, choices and a cocktail of emotions would force life to never be quite the same again. 

Is it always wise to revisit memorable locations? Should the past remain in the past? 

Learn how Miriam, Heather and Amy all confront their secret fears. 

Discover whether previous friendships and relationships stand the test of time. 

Add in the intriguing stories of newcomers whose lives intertwine with the family trio. and how events of the past, present and future merge to form unexpected outcomes.. 

A subtle blend of engaging, interesting characters, thoughtful life dilemmas with lessons learned makes ‘Secrets we left in Greece’ a compelling summer read. 

About the author

Ian Wilfred is 50+ but in his head he will always be 39. He lives on the Norfolk coast with his husband and west highland terrier. His perfect day would be to walk the dog on the beach, drink lots of coffee and write, but in real life after walking the dog, Ian goes off to work.

His first book Putting Right The Past was published in 2013 and set on the island of Tenerife. The Little Terrace of Friendships is Ian's second book.

My Review

Sometimes it is best not to revisit the past. In Miriam's case, there are things that need to be resolved and going back to the idyllic place in Greece where she used to holiday before she was widowed has to be done. Strangely, her daughter and granddaughter don't want to return - there are secrets galore and a fear of what might be released if they return. I thoroughly enjoyed this multi-generational story and loved Ian Wilfred's characters. I read it on the plane going to Greece to whet my appetite and had finished it before we landed.