Author Susan Francis on ‘The Love that Remains: an extraordinary memoir about secrets, life’s shocking twists and unconditional love.’

After twenty years spent searching for her biological parents, 52-year-old Susan Francis, unexpectedly met the great love of her life - a goldminer named Wayne Francis: a gentle giant of a man, who promises Susan the world.Two years later, they throw in their jobs, marry and sell everything they own, embarking on an incredible adventure, to start a new life in the romantic city of Granada, where they learn Spanish and enjoy too much tapas. In love, and enthralled by the splendour of a European springtime, the pair treasure every moment together.Until a shocking series of events alters everything. Everyone has a story, but not all of us the courage or willingness to share their story and life learnings with the world.  + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + [email protected] + Produced by Newcastle Podcast StationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.