Secrets of the Tides

Set against the ebb and flow of the ever-present sea, this complex family drama is a page-turner of a debut novel. - Australian Women's Weekly

A tale of secrets, lies, betrayal and infidelity. It's also about a loss that strikes at the heart of family; one that time will mellow but never completely heal. Heartbreakingly good. - Herald Sun

Assuredly written and impeccably structured, it excavates the emotional layers of family drama when something goes terribly wrong... - Sydney Morning Herald

This cracking debut novel will have you turning the pages so fast you'll get a paper cut. - Sun-Herald

A compelling debut tale of infidelity, betrayal and tragedy that will have you turning the pages until the early hours. - Grazia

The writing is so vivid that we became completely lost in the Tide family's world - this one's going to go far. - Good Housekeeping

The Tides in Hannah Richell's forceful debut are a family ... the revelations of what happened, and the burden of guilt the Tides carry, are powerfully evoked in a classy melodrama with very well-realised characters. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked. - Reader's Digest

The theme of a cataclysmic event that continues to shape the lives of all those involved is central to Hannah Richell's ambitious, wide-ranging family saga. - Daily Mail