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Silkworm Secrets: Dark Secrets from a Distant Past (Silkworm Secrets Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Rhonda Forrest (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 352 ratings
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Book 1 - Silkworm Secrets Series
'The ancient trees with their rough bark wrap around me like silk cocoons. Their solid trunks and tendril roots grip the ground as if to say, I will hold you, I will not let go.'

In the 1960s the rural suburbs of Brisbane should have been an idyllic place for Ruby and Bobby to grow up. Their treehouse retreat, set high in a mulberry tree is a place to share friendship and watch the events of the yards nearby. However as the two become teenagers, the naive Ruby is exposed to the sinister events that Bobby has to deal with in his family life. As the years pass and the best friends go their separate ways, childhood events become a distant memory.

Will the dark secrets remain uncovered or will Ruby and Bobby be forced to face up to what they witnessed so many years before.? This is a story about the secrets that children keep, the strength that comes from a childhood friendship and a special family love that overcomes the hardships of the past.

Reviewers' comments
Yes, it's true this novel explores deeper and darker issues, - but life can be like that, complex, difficult, unfair. A rollercoaster ride of emotion but well worth it. This quintessential Australian novel is a must-read. Mary Serenc – Australian author

A heart-warming amazing Australian novel that stayed with me long after the last page was turned. Contemporary Fiction at its best! Reviewer - Goodreads Reviewer

'Silkworm Secrets' absolutely blew me away! It was beautifully written - filled with deep emotion, heartache, love, and abiding friendship. Brenda – Reviewer Goodreads

I just absolutely LOVED this book! Aussie author Rhonda Forrest has written a heartwarming story that touches on issues such as domestic violence, family, and friendship. Sharon – Reviewer Goodreads
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    Silkworm Secrets Series
  2. Print length
    446 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    March 6, 2020
  6. File size
    2022 KB
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Editorial Reviews

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I absolutely loved this book it was thoroughly enjoyable and heart-warming, a beautiful story of friendship and hardship. My One thousand Lives (Top Reviewer United Kingdom)

I loved this from page one right up until the last word. The author nailed the pacing . Telma Rocha (Author Canada)

Sometimes you read a book that's so breathtakingly powerful it will stay with you for a long time. This story is that one. Rhonda writes with such emotion and compassion that it oozes from the pages, very raw and honest. Happy Valley Books Read (Top Australian Reviewers)

This is an absolutely fantastic book. Mary Garden (Australian Author and Journalist)

Silkworm Secrets is a tale that will resonate long after you have said goodbye to this book. The combination of a compelling storyline, characters you grow to care for and the true Australian setting makes this an easy five star read. Mrs B's Book Reviews (Top Australian Reviewer)

Yes, it's true, this novel explores deeper and darker issues - but life can be like that, complex, difficult, unfair. A rollercoaster ride of emotion, but well worth it. This quintessential Australian novel is a must read. Mary- (Author Australia)

About the Author

Rhonda Forrest is an Australian author who juggles writing and publishing, alongside teaching high school students. She writes captivating contemporary and historical/romance fiction about relationships, family life and social issues, set amidst beautiful and uniquely Australian landscapes. After bringing up three daughters and traversing several careers, Rhonda went on to teach creative writing, English and history. Her passion for literacy, history and travelling around Australia fuels her novels. Along with her husband, she divides her time between Tamborine Mountain and a century-old cottage with a rambling garden overlooking the waters of the Whitsundays. Recent novels bring to life the remarkable characters and settings that make up the unique Australian heritage and take the reader on a journey from bush to beach, with steamy romances, riveting history, and eclectic characters.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B085MD9S5R
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Valeena Press; 2nd edition (March 6, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 6, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2022 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 446 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 352 ratings

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Rhonda Forrest is an Australian author who juggles writing and publishing, alongside teaching high school students. She writes captivating contemporary and historical/romance fiction about relationships, family life, and social issues, set amidst beautiful and uniquely Australian landscapes.

After bringing up three daughters and traversing several careers, Rhonda went on to teach creative writing, English, and history. Her passion for literacy and travelling around Australia fuels her novels. She divides her time between Tamborine Mountain and a century-old cottage with a rambling garden overlooking the waters of the Whitsundays.

Recent novels bring to life the remarkable characters and settings that make up the unique Australian heritage and take the reader on a journey from bush to beach, with steamy romances, riveting history, and eclectic characters.

Some books are available in audio and large print. You can also find some titles in Portuguese

Website - https://www.rhondaforrest.com/ Instagram @rhondaforrestauthor or find Rhonda on Goodreads, Bookbub and Facebook.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Roxanne Primorac
5.0 out of 5 stars this story grabbed my heart
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023
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There are bonds in life that are so strong, nothing can break them. This story is that strong bond. If you have ever experienced that, this is your book.
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T. G. Gourlay
5.0 out of 5 stars Shocking Secrets
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2023
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A beautifully written a book about a childhood in the 1970s in Australia. What starts off as a very sweet story soon begins to drop in the odd piece of information that gets your mind thinking sinister thoughts (or maybe that was just me!).
I found myself reading this into the very small hours of the morning because I couldn’t put it down and wanted to know what was going to happen/hoped was going to happen.
I am not sure if I will read, the next book in the series; the book is complete in itself. I’m really glad that you are not left with a cliffhanger and therefore annoyed that you don’t have the next book lined up. Thank you for that.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in Australia on May 27, 2022
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Loved this book. Beautifully written , great story, i never wanted it to end. Its only fault really i want to know
how these to got on. A follow up may be??
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Storyline.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2023
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This is an interesting read, it covers a long period of time and doesn't have any lapses in the continuity of the storyline. Well put together'
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James
5.0 out of 5 stars bugged childhood
Reviewed in Australia on April 25, 2024
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About two kids one who had it easy and one that it hard going through childhood and than meeting up as adults and finding that they finally had feelings for each other
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Sue Perkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating but dark at times
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2022
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This book fascinated me. It starts off with two children although on the same social level, their home lives are completely different. They are pulled apart by circumstances, but twenty years later they come together again, both changed by their childhood past and the life spent since they last saw one another. The author keeps the dark secrets well hidden until almost the end of the book, which creates the suspense and made me want to carry on reading.
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