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The Peacock House
- Author
- Kate Glanville
- Narrator
- Lissa Berry
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 9 September 2021
- Run Time
- 11 hours 24 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
'A warm and touching family drama exploring serious issues like family breakup, domestic abuse and falling for the right person. Moving.' LAURA WILKINSON
'Beautiful . . . with heart' TRACY REES
1943
Evelyn dreams of escaping Vaughan Court and the loveless marriage that led her there. Then, at the height of the Second World War, a single moment changes her life and tethers her to the house for ever.
2016
Decades later, life has given as much as it has taken from Evelyn. Although a bestselling author, Evelyn still cannot escape the painful hold of the past.
Aspiring journalist Bethan hasn't been back to Vaughan Court since she was a little girl. But the opportunity to interview her grandmother's oldest friend - the Evelyn Vaughan - leads her back to North Wales. As Bethan learns about Evelyn's life, she realises the ghosts of the grand house are yet to be laid to rest. And soon she's determined to uncover the secrets hidden within . . .
Kate Glanville returns with a poignant and heartwarming story of love, family and friends, set in the stunning scenery of North Wales. Perfect for fans of Rosanna Ley, Karen Swan and Santa Montefiore.
Readers love Kate Glanville's captivating novels:
'This is a wonderful, entertaining and gripping read that I cannot recommend enough *****' Reader Review
'A lovely heart-warming story, could not put down *****' Reader Review
'The best book I've read all year *****' Reader Review
'An enchanting and captivating novel *****' Reader Review
(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
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Details
- Author
- Kate Glanville
- Narrator
- Lissa Berry
- Duration
- 11 hours 24 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 September 2021
- ISBN
- 9781472279897
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- Romance in uniform, Romance: wholesome / clean, Modern and Contemporary romance, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Contemporary lifestyle fiction
Synopsis
'STARGAZING is the story of a happy family plunged into an unexpected drama: it's poignant, warm, and unpredictable. I enjoyed it hugely.' JULIE COHEN'A warm and touching family drama exploring serious issues like family breakup, domestic abuse and falling for the right person. Moving.' LAURA WILKINSON'Beautiful . . . with heart' TRACY REES1943Evelyn dreams of escaping Vaughan Court and the loveless marriage that led her there. Then, at the height of the Second World War, a single moment changes her life and tethers her to the house for ever.2016Decades later, life has given as much as it has taken from Evelyn. Although a bestselling author, Evelyn still cannot escape the painful hold of the past.Aspiring journalist Bethan hasn't been back to Vaughan Court since she was a little girl. But the opportunity to interview her grandmother's oldest friend - the Evelyn Vaughan - leads her back to North Wales. As Bethan learns about Evelyn's life, she realises the ghosts of the grand house are yet to be laid to rest. And soon she's determined to uncover the secrets hidden within . . . Kate Glanville returns with a poignant and heartwarming story of love, family and friends, set in the stunning scenery of North Wales. Perfect for fans of Rosanna Ley, Karen Swan and Santa Montefiore.Readers love Kate Glanville's captivating novels:'This is a wonderful, entertaining and gripping read that I cannot recommend enough *****' Reader Review'A lovely heart-warming story, could not put down *****' Reader Review'The best book I've read all year *****' Reader Review'An enchanting and captivating novel *****' Reader Review(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
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