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The Secrets Of Bridgewater Bay (Julie Brooks)

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Size ["Format C (Large Format 138x216/156x234mm)"]
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Front Cover Of The Best-Selling Book The Secrets Of Bridgewater Bay (Julie Brooks)

The Secrets Of Bridgewater Bay (Julie Brooks)

R 139.00

About Book:

  • Published Date: 16/09/2021
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • ISBN: 9781472279156
  • Format C (Large Format). Very Good

Summary:

Two women set sail for Australia, bound by a terrible truth. But only one will make it off the ship. 'The writing is polished and evocative, the twists and turns are surprising, and the characters' stories emotionally compelling' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'Stunning . . . Julie Brooks has written an impeccably researched novel with a wonderful sense of history and character . . . I thoroughly recommend it to lovers of historical fiction' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'An incredibly moving story of two women . . . Beautifully written the books draws you in from the start. It's very emotional as the story moves from the different timelines' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay is a darkly gripping dual-time novel, with a wealth of twists, turns and secrets, and an absolute book club treat, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Rachel Rhys and Hannah Richell. 'A sweeping tale of family secrets, betrayal, jealousy, ambition and forbidden romance . . . Fans of The Thorn Birds and Downton Abbey will love the epic scope of this novel' ALI MERCER 'I thoroughly enjoyed this immersive story which spans both generations and continents. The evocative details and impeccable research make for a delightful reading experience and I can pay it no greater compliment other than to say, I wish I'd written it' KATHRYN HUGHES 'This is an epic dual-time novel which draws the reader in right from the start and keeps you in thrall until the very last page. The writing is superb, the descriptions detailed, lush and evocative' CHRISTINA COURTENAY 'A gripping story full of family secrets: the price of love and loss within two generations . . . convincing and poignant' LEAH FLEMING 'Rich in evocative detail - the complex mystery kept me guessing right up to the last page' MUNA SHEHADI ........................................... England, 1919: Rose and Ivy board a ship bound for Australia. One is travelling there to marry a man she has never met. One is destined never to arrive. Australia, 2016: Amongst her late-grandmother's possessions, Molly uncovers a photograph of two girls dressed in First World War nurses' uniforms, labelled 'Rose and Ivy 1917', and a letter from her grandmother, asking her to find out what happened to her own mother, Rose, who disappeared in the 1960s. Compelled to carry out her grandmother's last wish, Molly embarks on a journey to England to unravel the mystery of the two girls whose photograph promised they'd be 'together forever' . . . ........................................... Readers LOVE The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay: 'This story was gripping and a joy to read' 'A touching and beautifully written story of friendship' 'I was totally gripped from the start, it was well written with good characters and I loved the dual timeline aspect. There was so much going on in this story and I just couldn't put it down' 'An emotional book . . . well written and interesting. I could imagine this book being discussed in book club' A book a treasures. A wealth of secrets. Look for Julie's next compelling novel, The Keepsake.



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We do not measure every book by hand but instead use the size table below and AI to list the size. Please note that US and UK sizes may differ slightly; where applicable, we provide dimensions for both. If you would like the exact size of a book, please WhatsApp us, and we will be happy to measure it for you.

Format Colloquially Called Typical Dimensions (cm) Description
Format A Small 10.8 x 17.5 cm Mass-market paperback, pocket-sized format.
Format B Medium UK: 12.9 x 19.8 cm
US: 13.2 x 20.3 cm
Medium paperback size, used in both UK and US editions.
Format C Large UK: 13.8 x 21.6 cm
US: 14.0 x 21.6 cm
Demi-size, often used for trade paperbacks in UK and US.
Extra Large Extra Large Greater than 14.0 x 21.6 cm Larger books, including oversized trade paperbacks or hardcovers.
  • Format A

    Colloquially Called: Small

    Typical Dimensions: 10.8 x 17.5 cm

    Description: Mass-market paperback, pocket-sized format.

  • Format B

    Colloquially Called: Medium

    Typical Dimensions: UK: 12.9 x 19.8 cm
    US: 13.2 x 20.3 cm

    Description: Medium paperback size, used in both UK and US editions.

  • Format C

    Colloquially Called: Large

    Typical Dimensions: UK: 13.8 x 21.6 cm
    US: 14.0 x 21.6 cm

    Description: Demi-size, often used for trade paperbacks in UK and US.

  • Extra Large

    Colloquially Called: Extra Large

    Typical Dimensions: Greater than 14.0 x 21.6 cm

    Description: Larger books, including oversized trade paperbacks or hardcovers.

This is a high-level condition guideline. If you would like more information about a specific book's condition, please WhatsApp us. Please note that book clubs are one of our main avenues for sourcing books, and as such, names and book club notes are allowed on all conditions from "As New" downwards and may not always be explicitly mentioned. Please look carefully at the pictures of the book to assess its condition. Any other notable defects, aside from those in the "Key Features" column, will be listed above in the "At a Glance" column under "Observations."

Condition RM Rating Description Key Features
Brand New 10/10 Completely new and unread. Crisp pages, no marks, and no signs of wear.
As New 9/10 Almost brand new; typically in read-once condition. No visible damage, but may have small marks or the previous owner's name.
Excellent 8/10 Lacks the crispness of a new book, but no major damage. Clean and intact; very slight creasing on spine.
Very Good 7/10 Good condition with some signs of wear. Slight spine concavity, off-white pages, and small bends on corners.
Good 6/10 More wear but still usable and readable. Creased spine, yellowing pages, curling corners.
  • Condition: Brand New

    RM Rating: 10/10

    Description: Completely new and unread.

    Key Features: Crisp pages, no marks, and no signs of wear.

  • Condition: As New

    RM Rating: 9/10

    Description: Almost brand new; typically in read-once condition.

    Key Features: No visible damage, but may have small marks or the previous owner's name.

  • Condition: Excellent

    RM Rating: 8/10

    Description: Lacks the crispness of a new book, but no major damage.

    Key Features: Clean and intact; very slight creasing on spine.

  • Condition: Very Good

    RM Rating: 7/10

    Description: Good condition with some signs of wear.

    Key Features: Slight spine concavity, off-white pages, and small bends on corners.

  • Condition: Good

    RM Rating: 6/10

    Description: More wear but still usable and readable.

    Key Features: Creased spine, yellowing pages, curling corners.

We work with various courier companies to ensure nationwide delivery in South Africa at the most convenient and affordable rates. Most shipping rates are dynamically calculated at checkout based on your address. However, we subsidise PUDO deliveries to ensure that, regardless of your location, size, or the number of books, the cost will always be R69. We also offer FREE PUDO delivery on all orders above R749.

Our door-to-door courier partners include Aramex, RAM, The Courier Guy, Internet Express, Fastway, and Skynet. Our system automatically selects the best shipping rate for you from these providers.

Please note: The delivery times listed are in working days as provided by the courier companies. These times are calculated from the date of collection and are estimations, not guaranteed timelines.

Shipping Option Name Availability Price Delivery Times Insurance
Collection Sydenham JHB Free
Pargo Counter Collection Countrywide From R79 3-5 working days R1000 built-in cover
Pudo Locker Collection Countrywide Always R69 2-4 working days
Bobbox Locker Collection JHB/CPT/PTA From R59 2-4 working days
To-Your-Door Delivery Countrywide From R82 1-4 working days R1000 built-in cover
  • Shipping Option: Collection

    Availability: Sydenham JHB

    Price: Free

    Delivery Times (From Despatch): 1-2 working days

    Insurance:

  • Shipping Option: Pargo Counter Collection

    Availability: Countrywide

    Price: From R79

    Delivery Times (From Despatch): 3-5 working days

    Insurance: R1000 built-in cover

  • Shipping Option: Pudo Locker Collection

    Availability: Countrywide

    Price: Always R69

    Delivery Times: 2-4 working days

    Insurance:

  • Shipping Option: Bobbox Locker Collection

    Availability: JHB/CPT/PTA

    Price: From R59

    Delivery Times: 2-4 working days

    Insurance:

  • Shipping Option: To-Your-Door Delivery

    Availability: Countrywide

    Price: From R82

    Delivery Times: 1-4 working days

    Insurance: R1000 built-in cover

About ReadMatter Online Used Bookshop

Born from a dream during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, ReadMatter has blossomed into one of South Africa's premier online used bookstores. Operating from three strategic depots in Gauteng, we diligently deliver hundreds of books weekly, illuminating minds, enriching souls, and bringing the joy of reading to every corner of the nation.

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