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Life Begins
- Author
- Kate Eberlen
- Narrator
- Anna Acton
- Publisher
- Orion
- Publish Date
- 30 January 2025
- Run Time
- 9 hours 49 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
'A gripping, intriguing tale of family and love, set against an escapist backdrop - the perfect holiday read' - Libby Page
'A complex and satisfying emotional drama that might just inspire you to start planning for a second act of your own' - C J Wray
'I loved this immersive read. Fabulous' - Cesca Major
What if the life you're living isn't the one you want?
Jessica and Robin have been best friends since university. For his fortieth birthday, she plans an elaborate surprise trip to Italy with his closest friends and family. Sometimes it feels like everyone knows how much she loves Robin... everyone except Robin himself.
Laura has two beautiful children, a stylish London home and a thriving career as a deputy headteacher. But she also has a secret. One she's been keeping for many years. And now it's time for the truth to come out.
Actor Robin is looking forward to being the centre of attention once more, as those he loves most come together for a week-long getaway. But as long-simmering desires rise to the surface and tensions reach breaking point, he begins to wonder...
Could life really begin again at forty?
From the Richard & Judy Book Club author Kate Eberlen, Life Begins is an emotional relationship drama set in the Italian countryside.
Critics Review
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Told through the eyes of three leads I loved this immersive read. It's full of love, secrets, mess and second chances with a swoony setting to transport you to Italy as you sit at home wondering how it will all play out. Fabulous. The perfect way to kickstart a new year.
Cesca Major
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Sunshine in a book!
A tangle of friends and family, secrets and longing set in the glorious Italian countryside - Life Begins is escapism at its finest. Kate writes with a keen eye, a gentle touch and a wonderful sense of humour that brings her stories to life and makes them both relatable and enjoyable. Mouthwatering food, golden sun-drenched locations and unforgettable characters - you will love it.Veronica Henry
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A gripping, intriguing tale of family and love, set against an escapist backdrop - Life Begins is the perfect holiday read.
Libby Page
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Kate Eberlen has done it again. Life Begins is another belter! Once again it has a gorgeous Italian setting but this time there are more characters and more emotionally charged relationships tested by more twists and turns. I loved it
Matt Cain
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Details
- Author
- Kate Eberlen
- Narrator
- Anna Acton
- Duration
- 9 hours 49 minutes
- Release Date
- 30 January 2025
- ISBN
- 9781398712188
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Orion
- Genre
- Modern and Contemporary romance
Synopsis
'A tangle of friends and family, secrets and longing set in the glorious Italian countryside. Escapism at its finest' - Veronica Henry'A gripping, intriguing tale of family and love, set against an escapist backdrop - the perfect holiday read' - Libby Page'A complex and satisfying emotional drama that might just inspire you to start planning for a second act of your own' - C J Wray'I loved this immersive read. Fabulous' - Cesca MajorWhat if the life you're living isn't the one you want? Jessica and Robin have been best friends since university. For his fortieth birthday, she plans an elaborate surprise trip to Italy with his closest friends and family. Sometimes it feels like everyone knows how much she loves Robin... everyone except Robin himself.Laura has two beautiful children, a stylish London home and a thriving career as a deputy headteacher. But she also has a secret. One she's been keeping for many years. And now it's time for the truth to come out.Actor Robin is looking forward to being the centre of attention once more, as those he loves most come together for a week-long getaway. But as long-simmering desires rise to the surface and tensions reach breaking point, he begins to wonder...Could life really begin again at forty?From the Richard & Judy Book Club author Kate Eberlen, Life Begins is an emotional relationship drama set in the Italian countryside.
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