The Secrets of Midwives

Neva Bradley, a third-generation midwife, is determined to keep the details surrounding her own pregnancy - including the identity of the baby's father - hidden from her family and co-workers for as long as possible.Her mother, Grace, finds it impossible to let this secret rest, even while her own life begins to crumble around her.For Floss, Neva's grandmother and a retired midwife, Neva's situation thrusts her back 60 years in time to a secret that eerily mirrors her granddaughter's-a secret which, if revealed, will have life-changing consequences for them all. "This is women's fiction at its finest. Sally Hepworth has written a wonderfully satisfying story.... touching, tender, and meticulously researched, giving the reader a fascinating window into the amazing world of midwifery." -Liane Moriarty, author of Big Little Lies "With empathy and keen insight, Hepworth delivers a page-turning novel. This is a rare tale that weaves together the past and the present in a totally absorbing narrative. Hepworth illuminates one of the most important moments in a woman's life-when she becomes a mother-and spins a story that will hold you captivated until the end." -Emily Giffin, author of The One and Only