Sheila O'Flanagan Books

Sheila O'Flanagan is an Irish author who was born in Dublin in 1958. As a child, she dreamed of being an astronaut or pro tennis player, but she began a career in financial services at the Central Bank of Ireland. While working full time, she began writing, and her first book Dreaming of a Stranger was published in 1997. She has written over 20 novels in addition to short story collections and children's books. In 2024, she was shortlisted for the Library Association of Ireland Author of the Year Award.

Sheila O'Flanagan's Secrets Between Friends is a sparkling story about three different women facing three very different challenges - and discovering that new perspectives on old problems might just be the key to re-discovering their strength and finding hope in tough times. Join Ailie, Sybil and Rua as they take on toxic in-laws, interfering relatives and confront long-held family secrets all while learning to love life again.