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The Peacock Summer
The Peacock Summer | Hannah Richell
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A compelling story of secrets, betrayals and the consequences of a long-ago summer from the bestselling author of Secrets of the Tides and The Shadow Year 'If she could reach back through the years and warn the person she once was, what would she say? ... What would she say to the ghosts who now inhabit her days? So many of those she has loved are now nothing but dust and memory.' At twenty-six, Lillian feels trapped by life. Her marriage to Charles Oberon has not turned out the way she expected it would. To her it seems she is just another object captured within the walls of Cloudesley, her husband's beautiful manor house tucked away high in the Chiltern Hills. But, with a young step-son and a sister to care for, Lillian accepts there is no way out for her. Then Charles makes an arrangement with an enigmatic artist visiting their home and his presence will unbalance everything she thought she knew and understood. Maggie Oberon ran from the hurt and resentment she caused. Half a world away, in Australia, it was easier to forget, to pretend she didn't care. But when her elderly grandmother, Lillian, falls ill she must head back to Cloudesley. Forced to face her past, Maggie fights to hold herself and her family's legacy together as she learns that all she thought was real, all that she held so close, was never as it seemed. Two summers, decades apart. Two women whose lives are forever entwined. And a house that holds the dark secrets that could free them both. 'A beautiful and compelling story of forbidden love, grief and guilt...' Liz Fenwick, author of The Returning Tide and One Cornish Summer 'Wonderfully written, a visual treat, compelling and full of excellent characters - highly recommended' Cesca Major, author of The Silent Hours and The Last Night 'Secrets, passion, sadness and sacrifice, more secrets... Wonderful book!' Susan Elliot Wright, author of The Things We Never Said 'A gorgeous, gorgeous book' Cressida McLaughlin
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Emma_PK
The Peacock Summer | Hannah Richell
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I liked the double storyline of the Grandmother and granddaughter, both inextricably linked to the crumbling old family mansion in the English countryside. Romance, forbidden love, family trauma and secrets are all wrapped up in the story of one fateful summer. Short and sweet, definitely worth a read.

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Very reminiscent of Daphne Du Maurier's writing style of Rebecca with English Estate called Cloudesley, Family Secrets, and Forbidden Love. The Gardener in me sooo wants to walk the grounds of Cloudesley. Very intriguing. My only complaint was sometimes transitions between memories and current day were hard to grasp.
#lastreadofsummer 💖💕

mcipher What a pretty picture! 💗 5y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @mcipher Thank you! My tropicals are still putting on quite the show. We are having one of the hottest Septembers in Oklahoma history. 5y
mcipher It‘s nuts! Here in CT leaves are changing and falling but it‘s almost 80 degrees! Crazy! 5y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
The Peacock Summer | Hannah Richell
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Last read of Summer. 💕💖
#covercrush #prettyinpink
#lastdaysofsummer

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kspenmoll
The Peacock Summer | Hannah Richell
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#justtherightbook #RJJulisBooksellers

I have subscribed to Just the Right Book offered by RJJulia Booksellers and have enjoyed each pick. This is my most recent #bookmail #justtherightbook.Has some mystery, a family saga, a crumbling English estate with secrets in its halls, prodigal granddaughter returning from Australia to care for her ill grandmother. Cooling off on my porch until the predicted thunderstorm to arrives.

Tamra Beautiful pic! 5y
Eggs Pot is gorgeous and matches the book 📚 5y
Crazeedi Sounds good!!❤ 5y
Suet624 Your pot and the book cover match so perfectly! Amazing! 4y
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Cathyloves2read
Peacock Summer | Hannah Richell

Something for us all to think about and live by: “You will never be as young or beautiful as you are today. Be bold. Seize the life that was meant to be yours. Make it magnificent.“

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TheBookHippie
Peacock Summer | Hannah Richell
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This peacock kept following me I couldn‘t figure out how to get it on the subway ...Bronx Zoo was a hit!!! Even bought books in the gift shop!

thegreensofa I love your photo! 😍❤️❤️ 5y
TheBookHippie @thegreensofa seriously blowing it up and framing it!! He was super close it‘s just my phone pic! 5y
thegreensofa I think you should! Especially so you don't forget him either hehe. What a darling! Xx 5y
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LauraJ Ooh! I‘ve been looking for a good vacation idea. The zoo is perfect! Thanks for sharing! 5y
Laughterhp I‘m so jealous. I want to go to the Bronx zoo so badly! 5y
Crazeedi Sounds like great fun!💖 5y
TheBookHippie @Laughterhp It was fun we spent 7 hours there. You can do more it was just tooooo hot to continue ! The reptile house was one of the best I‘ve ever seen, happy healthy animals. The nature walk was very pretty. 5y
TheBookHippie @LauraJ most helpful staff and clean zoo it was really fun. 5y
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BookNAround
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This book has the most gorgeous cover but it just isn‘t gripping me the way I‘d hoped. I do have to power through it though.

brit91 I agree the cover is beautiful and this is a beautiful picture!😍📚 5y
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VanessaCW
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This is such a lovely story! I love a dual timeframe tale and this one just gripped me from beginning to end. The interconnecting stories are wonderfully and seamlessly told. The descriptions are vividly depicted with some interesting, well drawn characters. A compelling and captivating story of love in all its forms, jealousy, courage and forgiveness. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended.

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margreads
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I have mixed emotions after finishing this book. I am really glad to have read the conclusion but sad to be saying farewell at the same time.

I love dual timeline books and this is a good example of why.

Such a good read. My favourite book this year so far

#aussieauthor #awwc

Joanne1 You sold me with the dual timeline bit. 6y
margreads @Joanne1 one of my favourite storytelling technique. This one was just straight forward but really well done 6y
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margreads
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Started a new #audiobook on the way into work this morning

#awwc #aussieauthor

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