How Will I Know

Paths of the Heart

When Kate Nolan returns to her childhood home in coastal County Wicklow, she never imagines that a single photograph could upend everything she thought she knew about love and loyalty. In How Will I Know, Sheila O’Flanagan weaves a richly emotional tapestry as Kate discovers a box of unsent letters hidden in her late grandmother’s writing desk. Each missive, addressed to a mysterious correspondent, traces back to a summer romance that was never meant to last. As Kate retraces her grandmother’s footsteps—through sea-salted lanes, storm-lashed beaches, and the dim glow of old seaside hotels—she begins to question which passions were sacrificed for family duty, and whether her own path must follow suit.

Crossroads of Destiny

Drawn into the lives of those who remember the summer affair, Kate forms unexpected bonds: with Declan, the brooding historian whose research into local archives uncovers tantalizing clues; with Maeve, her grandmother’s lifelong friend whose guarded smile hints at long-buried secrets; and with Fiona, the vivacious innkeeper who believes that every broken heart deserves a second chance. Together, they navigate a landscape where memories shift like dunes, and where every revelation carries the risk of heartbreak. O’Flanagan’s evocative prose captures the interplay of past and present, reminding us that the decisions of one generation can echo through the lives of the next.

Embrace the Unknown

As storm clouds gather over the rugged coastline, Kate must decide whether to honor the promises of history or to forge her own story of love. In a breathtaking finale beneath the roar of Atlantic swells, she confronts the question at the heart of every relationship: how will she know the difference between the comfort of what’s expected and the brilliance of what’s possible? With its blend of poignant reflection and uplifting hope, How Will I Know is an unforgettable journey toward the courage required to follow one’s heart.

. Sheila O’Flanagan – bestselling Irish novelist born in 1958, celebrated for her heartfelt explorations of love, family, and the resonant power of secrets passed down through generations.