The Secrets of Sunshine. Phaedra Patrick

Praise for Phaedra Patrick

      ‘A wonderfully hope-filled story’

      Sarah Haywood, bestselling author of The Cactus

      ‘A gem of a book. I loved it’

      Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestseller

      ‘A story of self-discovery’

       Hello!

      ‘Wonderful… the perfect summer read’

       Woman

      ‘A charming story with thought-provoking themes’

       Candis

      ‘A feel-good story with oodles of charm’

       Daily Mail

      ‘This book is a balm for the soul and the heart’

       The Sun

      ‘A gorgeous journey’

       Heat

      ‘An unforgettable story’

       Harper’s Bazaar

      ‘As charming and witty as the title suggests’

       My Weekly

      ‘We love this sweet story about self-discovery’

       Take A Break

      ‘Eccentric, charming and wise, this will illuminate your heart’ Nina George, author of The Little Paris Bookshop

      PHAEDRA PATRICK studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained-glass artist, film festival organiser and communications manager. She is a prize-winning short story writer and her debut novel was translated into over twenty languages. She lives in Saddleworth with her husband and son, where she writes full time.

Also by Phaedra Patrick

       The Library of Lost and Found

       The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper

       Wishes Under the Willow Tree

      The Secrets of Sunshine

      Phaedra Patrick

      ONE PLACE. MANY STORIES

Copyright

      An imprint of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

      1 London Bridge Street

      London SE1 9GF

      First published in Great Britain by HQ in 2020

      Copyright © Phaedra Patrick 2020

      Phaedra Patrick asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work.

      A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

      This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

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      Ebook Edition © May 2020 ISBN: 9780008237684

      Version 2020-04-30

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       Page numbers taken from the following print edition: ISBN 9780008237677

      To my family and friends

      Contents

       Cover

Praise

       About the Author

Booklist

       Title Page

Copyright

Note to Readers

       Dedication

The Lilac Envelope

1. A Locked Heart

2. Pizza Boxes

3. Small Shoes

4. Pink Fridge

5. Angel House

6. Earring

7. Message

       8. Chocolates

       9. Green Bottles

       10. Office