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A Novel Allure

I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of growing up in the Brighton area through the 1950s to the 1980s invoking long forgotten memories of places and a way of life that now seems like a foreign country. Tricia has captured the essence of the time and attitudes to things like single parents, adoption and adultery through the eyes of her very believable characters. An excellent first novel and I hope not her last.

by Mrs M Knight

This is an intriguing, multi layered book which gradually builds up a fully rounded picture of the main character, Jenny, and the friends and family who populate her life. Great delicacy is shown in placing them in place and time, so that as the action moves forward over 30 years the different attitudes and behaviour of each era are informing the story, not overwhelming it. Although Jenny is a sympathetic character, we see her darker side too, which makes her all the more human and real. I was swiftly drawn into Jenny's world and enjoyed it right through to the fascinating, and unforeseen, ending.

by Christine Cook

Fantastic read from beginning to end with an unbelievable ending.
A must read. Brilliant. You won't want to put it down when you start reading.

by Jacqueline Whelan

This was a fascinating read for me as grew up in the area the book is set in and it brought back many memories of the 50s and 60s in particular. A real added bonus was the well written narrative and the fully rounded characters. The main character, Jenny, was, with all her flaws and failings, thoroughly believable and the development of the storyline kept me completely involved. The post war years and the period up to the 1980s was a time of incredible social and economic change, and this book reflects the shifting of attitudes regarding illegitimacy, relationships and women's place in society.

by A. Bridle

This is an intriguing, multi layered book which gradually builds up a fully rounded picture of the main character, Jenny, and the friends and family who populate her life. Great delicacy is shown in placing them in place and time, so that as the action moves forward over 30 years the different attitudes and behaviour of each era are informing the story, not overwhelming it. Although Jenny is a sympathetic character, we see her darker side too, which makes her all the more human and real. I was swiftly drawn into Jenny's world and enjoyed it right through to the fascinating, and unforeseen, ending.

by Christine Cook

Unwanted Truths is a beautifully written book. The intriguing plot is laced with interesting facts about Brighton, Hove and the surrounding countryside. I found the time period interesting with references to ordinary events that have taken place over that last twenty five years. Tricia Haddon writes with confidence, giving the reader an insight into the expectations of the times through the eyes or ordinary lives.
With building suspense and intrigue, secrets emerge throughout the novel, but the best kept secret is kept for the end.
Unwanted Truths is a recommended read. I will definitely be reading more from Tricia Haddon.

by Kevin Marsh