Why do some women either have to, or choose to, live secret lives?

We all have secrets, but what drives these women to hide part of themselves from others? This book explores the hidden lives of a diverse group of women who operate with a degree of subterfuge, mystery or deliberate deception. From Freemasonry to fetishism, from witches to activists and survivors, the reasons for secrecy are as different as the women themselves. Together, they represent a rich tapestry of female experience, sensitively recounted by the author as she delves into each woman s secret.

About the author

Vanessa Holburn is the author of six non-fiction books including Surviving the Holocaust and Stalin and How to Be an Activist. Holburn lived in Hong Kong for several years before returning to the UK to focus on her lifestyle writing. As a journalist, she has published articles and features in many of the leading magazines and newspapers in the UK.