Eden Swift Riley is an actress, daughter of the eccentric but successful children's writer, Kate Swift, who died when Eden was four. Eden's divorce makes her write a screenplay of her mother's life. She reveals a story of passion, claustrophobia and incest. By the author of "Secret Lives".
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Actress Eden Riley discovers her true relationship to the "uncle" who raised her and embarks on a steamy affair with an archeologist after she returns home to film her deceased mother's life story. "Although one significant secret in this many-layered novel will fail to surprise readers, the brisk, atmospherically evocative narrative is absorbing reading," said PW.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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I had a hard time to stop reading. You go through so many emotions in this book. Since I now own my kindle I was able to bring it everywhere. I tried my best to put it aside but Diane has this talent for writing her books. What I like the best is that she is never afraid to use her faith and make the characters so very important and just real.
Thanks Diane, we can feel your love in each of your books and I am always looking for more. So never stop !
A french reader from Canada who loves to read in English.
Joëlle
Thanks Diane, we can feel your love in each of your books and I am always looking for more. So never stop !
A french reader from Canada who loves to read in English.
Joëlle
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Secrets Abound!
Nov 29 2001
By Judith E. Pavluvcik
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
Secret Lives is the fourth book by Diane Chamberlain that I have read, and the books just seem to get better and better! Eden Riley, a much sought after actress has decided to make a movie about her famous mother, Katherine Swift, an author of children stories. Eden's mother died when Eden was young and she hardly knew her mother, yet Eden heard all kind of stories about her. Eden comes back to the family "homestead" in the Shenandoah Valley, moves in with her uncle Kyle and his wife, and is presented with numerous journals by her uncle, which her mother wrote throughout her life.
Eden comes to discover that things are not what they appear to be, as she discovers her mother for the first time. Secrets are revealed, truths uncovered, not only about herself, but about her entire "family" as well. While seeking the truth, Eden comes to trust and rely on her uncle's colleague, Ben Alexander, and eventually realizes the love that has been missing in her life. Yet, Ben is also hiding a secret, which could eventually be disastrous to Eden, to her career and to her child as well.
Chamberlain weaves suspense, mystery, adventure, and romance all into one page-turner! As always, her ending will surprise the reader and have one asking where one missed the clues!! The story line is intense, yet the characters are powerful, can stand on their own and are able to draw the reader into their lives.
Another great story by Chamberlain!
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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Chamberlain Hits The Mark Again
July 20 2010
By Photomixer
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Format:Kindle Edition
Chambelain hits the mark again with this moving tale of a woman who delves into her mother's past, only to discover things about herself she never knew, and that she will have to come to grips with. Beautifully written with enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing.
40 of 47 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enthralling Story
May 19 2001
By suzette phillips
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Secret Lives by Diane Chamberlain is an entertaining, highly original story that like all good novels, stays with you long after you've finished the last page. Eden and Katherine Riley are two intriguing strong willed women, and their stories compelling.
I have read many novels dealing with agoraphobics, but none in which the sufferer took up residence in a cave. Diane Chamberlain makes you understand Katherine's feelings of terror and panic when away from the cave, you can almost experience Katherine's emotions and wish that the story would hurry up and move back to the cave. I have read all of Diane Chamberlain's books and this is by far her best work. If you're new to her writing, this is one book that you can not miss!
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