Secrets Kept Hidden

Author : Antonio F. Vianna
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504980746

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Secrets Kept Hidden by Antonio F. Vianna Pdf

Theres a one-of-a-kind ring in a safe-deposit box that a man named Alder wants his hands on, so he and his mute younger brother take hostage the owner of the ring, Jack, and his so-called girlfriend, Eva. The older Alder threatens to harm Eva unless Jack brings him the ring. After several nerve-racking hours, they all come to understand the ring is missing from the safe-deposit box. The Alder brothers disappear with Eva, leaving Jack alone. Within a very fast time, the situation gets complicated and even confusing, yet someone needs to simplify it. When law enforcement is brought in, veteran detective Mark Dockett is assigned the case along with his protg, investigator Keelie Moraco. It doesnt take long before suspicious things happen, including a fair share of double-dealing that cause Moraco to suspect a startling truthcorruption in law enforcement. When she thinks shes gathered enough evidence to solve the ring heist and expose the corruption, something out of the blue happens that changes her mind and her allegiance forever. It seems everyone has at least one closely held secret they wont let go.

Author : Jeffrey Archer
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250022370

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Best Kept Secret by Jeffrey Archer Pdf

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Archer, the Clifton Chronicles continues with Best Kept Secret. 1945, London. The vote in the House of Lords as to who should inherit the Barrington family fortune has ended in a tie. The Lord Chancellor's deciding vote will cast a long shadow on the lives of Harry Clifton and Giles Barrington. Harry returns to America to promote his latest novel, while his beloved Emma goes in search of the little girl who was found abandoned in her father's office on the night he was killed. When the general election is called, Giles Barrington has to defend his seat in the House of Commons and is horrified to discover who the Conservatives select to stand against him. But it is Sebastian Clifton, Harry and Emma's son, who ultimately influences his uncle's fate. In 1957, Sebastian wins a scholarship to Cambridge, and a new generation of the Clifton family marches onto the page. But after Sebastian is expelled from school, he unwittingly becomes caught up in an international art fraud involving a Rodin statue that is worth far more than the sum it raises at auction. Does he become a millionaire? Does he go to Cambridge? Is his life in danger? Best Kept Secret, the third volume in Jeffrey Archer's bestselling series, will answer all these questions but, once again, pose so many more.

Author : Tatiana de Rosnay
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429945196

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A Secret Kept by Tatiana de Rosnay Pdf

This stunning novel from Tatiana de Rosnay, author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller Sarah's Key, plumbs the depths of complex family relationships and the power of a past secret to change everything in the present. A Secret Kept is now a major motion picture starring Melanie Laurent (Inglourious Basterds), Laurent Lafitte (The Crimson Rivers), and Audrey Dana (Roman de Gare)! It all began with a simple seaside vacation, a brother and sister recapturing their childhood. Antoine Rey thought he had the perfect surprise for his sister Mélanie's birthday: a weekend by the sea at Noirmoutier Island, where the pair spent many happy childhood summers playing on the beach. It had been too long, Antoine thought, since they'd returned to the island—over thirty years, since their mother died and the family holidays ceased. But the island's haunting beauty triggers more than happy memories; it reminds Mélanie of something unexpected and deeply disturbing about their last island summer. When, on the drive home to Paris, she finally summons the courage to reveal what she knows to Antoine, her emotions overcome her and she loses control of the car. Recovering from the accident in a nearby hospital, Mélanie tries to recall what caused her to crash. Antoine encounters an unexpected ally: sexy, streetwise Angèle, a mortician who will teach him new meanings for the words life, love and death. Suddenly, however, the past comes swinging back at both siblings, burdened with a dark truth about their mother, Clarisse. Trapped in the wake of a shocking family secret shrouded by taboo, Antoine must confront his past and also his troubled relationships with his own children. How well does he really know his mother, his children, even himself? Suddenly fragile on all fronts as a son, a husband, a brother and a father, Antoine Rey will learn the truth about his family and himself the hard way. By turns thrilling, seductive and destructive, with a lingering effect that is bittersweet and redeeming, A Secret Kept is the story of a modern family, the invisible ties that hold it together, and the impact it has throughout life.

Author : Rhonda Byrne
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-07
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780731815296

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The Secret by Rhonda Byrne Pdf

The tenth-anniversary edition of the book that changed lives in profound ways, now with a new foreword and afterword. In 2006, a groundbreaking feature-length film revealed the great mystery of the universe—The Secret—and, later that year, Rhonda Byrne followed with a book that became a worldwide bestseller. Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be life-transforming for all who experience it. In this book, you’ll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life—money, health, relationships, happiness, and in every interaction you have in the world. You’ll begin to understand the hidden, untapped power that’s within you, and this revelation can bring joy to every aspect of your life. The Secret contains wisdom from modern-day teachers—men and women who have used it to achieve health, wealth, and happiness. By applying the knowledge of The Secret, they bring to light compelling stories of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles, and achieving what many would regard as impossible.

Author : Karen M. McManus
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781524714741

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Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus Pdf

The "must-read YA thriller" (Bustle) from #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying about a small town with deadly secrets. "When it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own..." --Entertainment Weekly Echo Ridge is small-town America. Ellery's never been there, but she's heard all about it. Her aunt went missing there at age seventeen. And only five years ago, a homecoming queen put the town on the map when she was killed. Now Ellery has to move there to live with a grandmother she barely knows. The town is picture-perfect, but it's hiding secrets. And before school even begins for Ellery, someone has declared open season on homecoming, promising to make it as dangerous as it was five years ago. Then, almost as if to prove it, another girl goes missing. Ellery knows all about secrets. Her mother has them; her grandmother does too. And the longer she's in Echo Ridge, the clearer it becomes that everyone there is hiding something. The thing is, secrets are dangerous--and most people aren't good at keeping them. Which is why in Echo Ridge, it's safest to keep your secrets to yourself. Fans of the hit thriller that started it all can watch the secrets of the Bayview Four be revealed in the One of Us is Lying TV series now streaming on NBC's Peacock!

Author : Michael Slepian
Publisher : Crown
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780593237212

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The Secret Life of Secrets by Michael Slepian Pdf

“If you’ve ever wondered why we keep secrets and what motivates us to spill them, look no further. Michael Slepian has spent the past decade studying the psychology of secrets, and is ready to reveal his findings to the world.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again “The Secret Life of Secrets gracefully blends engaging stories with compelling science.”—Sonja Lyubomirsky, University of California professor and author of The How of Happiness Think of a secret that you’re keeping from others. It shouldn’t take long; behavioral scientist Michael Slepian finds that, on average, we are keeping as many as thirteen secrets at any given time. His research involving more than 50,000 participants from around the world shows that the most common secrets include lies we’ve told, ambitions, addictions, mental health challenges, hidden relationships, and financial struggles. Our secrets can weigh heavily upon us. Yet the burden of secrecy, Slepian argues, rarely stems from the work it takes to keep a secret hidden. Rather, the weight of our secrets comes from carrying them alone, without the support of others. Whether we are motivated to protect our reputation, a relationship, a loved one’s feelings, or some personal or professional goal, one thing is clear: Holding back some part of our inner world is often lonely and isolating. But The Secret Life of Secrets shows you that it doesn’t have to be. Filled with fresh insight into one of the most universal—yet least understood—aspects of human behavior, The Secret Life of Secrets sheds a fascinating new light on questions like: At what age do children develop the cognitive capacity for secrecy? Do all secrets come with the same mental load? How can we reconcile our secrets with our human desires to relate, connect, and be known? When should we confess our secrets? Who makes for the ideal confidant? And can keeping certain types of secrets actually enhance our well-being? Drawing on over a decade of original research, The Secret Life of Secrets reveals the surprising ways that secrets pervade our lives, and offers science-based strategies that make them easier to live with. The result is a rare window into the inner workings of our minds, our relationships, and our sense of who we are.

Author : Ray Comfort
Publisher : Whitaker House
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2004-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781603749923

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Hell's Best Kept Secret by Ray Comfort Pdf

How many souls have you won to Christ? How many are still walking with the Lord? All, some, a few? The facts are: Evangelical success is at an all-time low. We’re producing more backsliders than true converts. The fall-away rate—from large crusades to local churches—is between 80 to 90 percent. Why are so many unbelievers turning away from the message of the gospel? Doesn’t the Bible tell us how to bring sinners to true repentance? If so, where have we missed it? The answer may surprise you. One hundred years ago, Satan buried the crucial key needed to unlock the unbeliever’s heart. Now Ray Comfort boldly breaks away from modern tradition and calls for a return to biblical evangelism. If you’re experiencing evangelical frustration over lost souls, unrepentant sinners, and backslidden “believers,” then look no further. This radical approach could be the missing dimension needed to win our generation to Christ.

Author : Rhonda Britten
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2002-04-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0399527532

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Fearless Living by Rhonda Britten Pdf

The creator of the groundbreaking Fearless Living program shows readers how to overcome unrealistic expectations and live a life based on instinct and intention rather than fear, clinging, and regret. Reprint.

Author : Phanest Retracie
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781645694977

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Secrets Kept Out Loud by Phanest Retracie Pdf

Abuse produces shame; shame makes us hide; hiding leads to secrets; secrets hidden in shame gives birth to Secrets Kept Out Loud. When we are victims of abuse or traumatic experience, we try to hide it from the world. The more we hide, the more we are convinced we are keeping our secrets. The longer the secrets are kept, the louder they get, not through sound although definitely within the confounds of our minds but are manifested through our actions, inactions, behaviors, perceptions, decisions, impulsiveness, fears, and at worst""paranoias. Secrets Kept Out Loud or what I call SKOLs (much like skull) because SKOLs can zombify you""looking like there is life on the outside but no life on the inside. SKOLs are birthed the moment you experience a traumatic experience your brain cannot process; they are manifested the moment you decide to keep it a secret. SKOLs make you feel as though you cannot love or be loved like something is wrong with you, they criticize you, ostracize you, ridicule you, and keep you "stuck," unable to move forward or backward. But this is not the end of your story! My book will give you insight on how to regain your power over your SKOLs, to manage them, and to live and love again! In the book, you will learn about the TOSS triangle which consists of Awareness, Communication, and Trust. That's right! If you act now, you will be able to regain what was once lost through abuse or trauma. I do not make claims that you will be able to "forget" or "undo" your trauma. Unfortunately, it will live with us for the rest of our lives; however, it doesn't have to rule our lives! Take control today!

Author : Lily Spender
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 828 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UIUC:30112042832144

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Kept Secret by Lily Spender Pdf

Author : CE Rose
Publisher : Hera books Ltd
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781912973583

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The House of Hidden Secrets by CE Rose Pdf

‘Disturbing, eerie, and immensely captivating...will send shivers down your spine.’ Reader Review The imposing gates of Ramsay Hall yawned open. As Serena and 4-year-old Lana walked up the long driveway, little did they know the dark secrets that lay within. When Serena Green accepted the role of housekeeper for wealthy widower Hayden Ramsay, she never imagined her new home would be Ramsay Hall, an ancient, sprawling mansion in Northern England. Serena quickly becomes an integral part of the household, making friends with Hayden’s younger son Hugh, despite Jack, his older brother’s, coldness towards her and Lana. But the hall’s beautiful exterior hides many ugly secrets. Though Serena and Jack begin to grow closer, she’s confused by his behaviour around Lana. What is he guilty of? And is there more to their mother’s death than the Ramsay men will admit, even to themselves? As the harrowing past of Ramsay Hall unravels, Serena fresh start becomes a fresh horror. She fears for her and Lana’s safety, but what are the bleak secrets in Serena’s own past? This house is built on a lifetime of lies... and the truth might just bring the walls crashing down. A twisty, gripping and utterly unputdownable new thriller that fans of Lisa Jewell, C.L. Taylor and Mark Edwards will love. Readers can't wait to enter The House of Hidden Secrets: ‘As I finished the last page, I nearly dropped my eReader! WHAT?!?! Definitely a book you’ll want to pick up!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Gives a new meaning to the description of a twisted plot...I had a hard time putting this book down, it was so intense.’ Reader Review ‘This book drew me in...I loved it. Totally would recommend this to friends. Amazing.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘I loved it. Every time I thought I had worked out where the author was going, another twist would be thrown in.’ Reader Review ‘You’re taken through the many twists, turns and secrets that Ramsay Hall has hidden in its walls. I would highly recommend this novel.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Like a modern day Rebecca, The House of Hidden Secrets is a gothic tale full of twists and tension...this story had me holding my breath right up to the final chilling revelation.’ Helen Marsay ‘A divinely layered thriller that makes you gasp on page one and lets you exhale slowly with every turn of the page.’ Stacey Haber 'Dark and disturbing. I was totally engrossed in this book.' Amanda Robson, author of Obsession 'A completely engrossing story, full of intrigue and mystery, and with a dash of romance too. Brilliant!' C.J. Cooper, author of The Book Club ‘Loved how the secrets started to unfold...With one final unexpected revelation at the end, this left me open mouthed.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Loved this one!...Lots of twists and turns along the way. Definitely one I recommend.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘This psychological thriller was a never-ending journey of twists and turns...the author had you hanging onto her every word.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

Author : Herbert C. Robinson
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781681394381

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The Secret Kept by Herbert C. Robinson Pdf

In the pursuit of power and fortune, one family proves there is no price too steep in order to achieve their goal; extortion, bribery and murder, even the killing of their own. This is the saga of the family Tobias, who managed to rise from the ashes of the Civil War and transform themselves from plantation owners into a present day textile conglomerate with ties to the highest office in the government. Their span of seemingly unending success has only been made possible with the help of one de

Author : Terry R. Barca
Publisher : Keeper of Secrets
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1717817629

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Secrets Kept by Terry R. Barca Pdf

More than two years in the making. The sequel to KEEPER OF SECRETS. The continuing adventures of Daisy and her granddaughter Susan. Daisy's diaries inspire Susan to lead a secret life of adventure. Money, danger and a sense of freedom drive Susan. Daisy became a spy because her country needed her -- Susan steals secrets because she wants to. These women, living in different centuries, are connected by the mysterious Keeper of Secrets. Find out why Backdoor Barry prefers the dingy pub in Richmond as his office. Discover how Boris the barman fits into tight spaces. Learn the secret that Susan's neighbour wants to be kept hidden. Will the time traveller return from who knows where? Will Susan's typing skills keep her out of trouble? Does Daisy succeed in paying back her debt to the deadly Canadians? Is Precious enough for Terry or will he fall for the widowed librarian?

Author : Genevieve Lester
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781107042476

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When Should State Secrets Stay Secret? by Genevieve Lester Pdf

This book examines modern trends in intelligence oversight development and how these mechanisms bolster an internal security system, increasing the secrecy of the intelligence enterprise.

Author : Anita E. Kelly
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0306466570

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The Psychology of Secrets by Anita E. Kelly Pdf

The public revelation of what were once considered extremely private matters is becoming a new social norm. Has this movement toward openness gone too far? Are there negative consequences to revealing secrets? When and why is it helpful to reveal secrets? What can be done to alleviate the burden of secrecy? Will the anguish of keeping a secret pass in time? What factors should enter into deciding to reveal a secret? This book addresses these questions.