Every Secret Thing

Every Secret Thing
By: Emma Cole AKA: Susanna Kearsley
4/5 Stars

From Goodreads:

When an old man strikes up a conversation with her on the steps of St. Paul's and makes a mystifying mention of murder and an oddly familiar comment about her grandmother, Kate Murray is intrigued. But she never gets to hear the rest of Andrew Deacon's tale. Shocked by his unexpected death, she wonders whom this strange, old man is, and what the odd reference to her grandmother could mean. Interest piqued by the story never told, Kate becomes drawn into an investigation, uncovering secrets about the grandmother she thought she knew and a man she never did. Soon she is caught up in a dangerous whirlwind of events that takes her back into her grandmother's mysterious wartime past and across the Atlantic as she tries to retrace Deacon's footsteps. Finding out the truth is not so simple, however, as only a few people are still alive who know the story and Kate soon realizes that her questions are putting their lives in danger. Stalked by an unknown and sinister enemy, and facing death every step of the way, Kate must use her tough journalistic instinct to find the answers from the past in order to have a future.

My Thoughts:

Every Secret Thing is a very intriguing and mysterious read filled with likable characters and a fast paced plot. I liked the main character, Kate, and admired her independence and courage as she faced each situation head on. These attributes were also possessed by her grandmother who had raised Kate after her mother's death.

The look inside the secret service, especially during the time of war was very interesting and believable. The book was well written with great dialogue. The plot was realistic, mysterious, and exciting, although I was able to guess what had happened and who had done it. 

I loved the story of Andrew and Amelia and the romance between them. The unresolved romance between Kate and Matt was disappointing, but I understand there will be a sequel. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series as soon as it comes out. This was my first novel by Susanna Kearsley and it will definitely not be my last.