My Secret to Keep
My Secret to Keep by Barbara Conrey, published by Red Adept Publishing on August 23, 2022, is a 336-page novel that explores the complexities of personal and societal struggles. The story follows Maggie Bryan, who faces disownment by her parents after revealing her pregnancy. Following a tragic event, she turns to her brother Sam for support, leading her to a new life in rural Pennsylvania where she grapples with her circumstances and the relationships that shape her journey.
As Maggie awaits the birth of her child, she decides to finish high school and encounters Anne Phillips, a volunteer educator and architect. Their relationship deepens in ways Maggie struggles to understand, prompting her to confront her hidden feelings. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the late 1940s and extends over several decades, highlighting themes of family, societal expectations, and personal identity. My Secret to Keep presents a poignant exploration of a woman’s internal and external conflicts as she navigates loss, secrets, and the quest for fulfillment.
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When Maggie Bryan works up the nerve to tell her parents she’s pregnant, they immediately disown her. Later that night, her boyfriend is killed. In desperation, she turns to her brother, Sam. Against his wife’s wishes, Sam brings Maggie to his home in rural Pennsylvania.
While Maggie awaits the birth of her child and navigates the tension in her new home, she decides to finish high school. There, she meets Anne Phillips, a volunteer educator and full-time architect. Over time, Maggie becomes drawn to Anne in ways she doesn’t understand, but she knows enough to keep her feelings hidden.
After a devastating loss, Maggie tries to move on, but secrets and betrayals keep her from living her fullest life. Beginning in the late 1940s and spanning decades, My Secret to Keep portrays a woman at war with society, her family, and herself.
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