A Mother's Secret

In the poignant new novel by bestselling author Kitty Neale, set in London during 1939, Winnie Berry has dedicated nearly twenty-five years to the Battersea Tavern, a pub that embodies her life's joys and sorrows. As she navigates the challenges of being a landlady and a mother to her son David, who struggles to find his way, Winnie is haunted by a difficult choice from her past. When a young woman enters her life, old secrets resurface, prompting Winnie to confront her fears and decisions in a desperate bid to protect her family amidst the looming shadow of war. This marks the beginning of The Battersea Tavern series, exploring the enduring strength of a mother's love and the possibility of second chances.