The Strangers in Me: a Trail of Family Secrets and Lies Jeopardise Her Place in Victorian Society of Old

A sweeping Victorian drama of family and personal struggles, moving between the rich backdrop of working class life in Yorkshire, and London’s cultural scene.The Strangers in Me is an emotional exploration of identity, belonging, and the transformative power of truth and love. Perfect for fans of historical dramas such as Downton Abbey and readers of Dilly Court, Barbara Taylor Bradford, and Stacey Halls.Annalise Patterson is a girl who rises to fame and fortune as the darling of London’s musical society.When her beloved husband is taken seriously ill, she returns to their rural home to nurse him, only too happy to leave the bright lights behind.But home is a place filled with fractured relationships, despair, and turmoil, and soon secrets emerge, which reveal everything she held dear is built on a lie.With her career and reputation in jeopardy, she resolves to uncover the truth and heal old wounds.Annalise is a woman ahead of her time who knows that family is everything … but blood is not always thicker than water.What readers have said about The Strangers in Me:*****Loved this for all the wonderfully drawn characters, even though the book is primarily about a young girl who leaves her home for the bright lights. It’s packed full of emotion and tangled relationships, just like real life. It has an intriguing plot based on a secret which drives the plot along at a brisk pace and keeps you hooked until the twist ending which I didn’t see coming.Highly recommend.*****This is the second of Jo’s books that I’ve read and I wasn’t disappointed. No spoilers but I constantly kept thinking I’d worked this one out, then realised I’d gone down the wrong path completely! Jo adds her plot twists subtly, her characters are really likeable and her stories flow well. I’ve just downloaded two more for the darker nights ahead!*****Once started, I couldn’t put this book down. Great storyline and interesting characters. Looking forward to reading more of Jo’s books.*****Well, you think you know your characters but without giving too much away you don’t until the last page. A very good read, Jo always keeps a twist to the very few last pages, a sign of a good writer.The Strangers in Me is part of the Women of Old Yorkshire collection by Yorkshire-born author Jo Priestley; historical, romantic novels featuring relatable women, engaged in emotional journeys of self-discovery about love in all its many forms.