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The Hidden Palace
- Daughters of War, Book 2
- Narrated by: Stephanie Racine
- Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins
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The Hidden Palace
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Summary
An island of secrets. A runaway. And a promise…
A rebellious daughter
1925. Among the ancient honey-coloured walls of the tiny island of Malta, strangers slip into the shadows and anyone can buy a new name. Rosalie Delacroix flees Paris for a dancer’s job in the bohemian clubs deep in its winding streets.
A sister with a secret
1944. Running from the brutality of war in France, Florence Baudin faces a new life. But her estranged mother makes a desperate request: to find her vanished sister, who went missing years before.
A rift over generations
Betrayals and secrets, lies and silence hang between the sisters. A faded last letter from Rosalie is Florence’s only clue, the war an immovable barrier – and time is running out…
Critic reviews
"A wonderfully evocative and sensual writer." (Santa Montefiore, best-selling author of Here and Now)
"A warm and engrossing tale of passion and courage. I loved it." (Rachel Hore, best-selling author of A Beautiful Spy)
"Love, grief, abandonment, betrayal and secrets...I adored it." (Liz Nugent, best-selling author of Our Little Cruelties)
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- spring
- 26-01-23
Heart warming and heart wrenching at the same time!
I loved this sequel to Daughters of War. The characters really come to life once more with their tragic and inspiring travels and relationships!
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- Judy BF
- 01-12-23
Addictive listening.
Excellent. 2nd of 3 trilogy I’ve listened to in less than 2 weeks. How for the paperback No 3 I accidentally purchased first. Such talent for writing and compulsive listening. 😊
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- Rose8
- 31-01-24
Another good instalment to the trilogy
I really enjoyed this second book in the trilogy. I was glad that it was a continuation of the story albeit focusing more on Florence, Jack and Roselie (Florence’s aunt). The story moved well and although it was a dual timeline story to an extent they were both set just a couple of decades apart and came together at the end as it told Roselie’s back story. I liked the setting in Malta too. Very good and can’t wait for the final one which I will listen to very soon!
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- jjking
- 14-01-23
Best mistake I ever made
Download in error. I loved every minute, The two main characters are amazing. Class
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- ChezTwiss
- 24-12-22
Superb story
Amazing and gripping. I really loved this from France to England and the addition of Malta and Rosaleas story. The narration was spot on too.
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- daisyhawkins
- 29-03-23
Great story, dreadful narrator.
I loved the first book and had really hoped it would be a different narrator for the second, sadly not. Not sure I can listen to the third.
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- Jane Eyre
- 14-10-22
Dinah Jeffries story
A lovely book that kept us entertained for many hours , love Dinahs stories they are always a great read, narration excellent..
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- Karla_bookishlife
- 09-10-22
DaughtersOfWar trilogy book2 is a feast for senses
A feast for the senses. Dinah Jefferies has a wonderful way of describing the sights smells, and tastes of a place that evoked it so vividly and beautifully. The Hidden Palace is book two in a triology that continues to follow the wartime experiences of Florence Baudin. In this novel, her estranged mother asks Florence to travel to Malta in search of her rebellious younger sibling who set off in the 1920s to Malta seeking excitement of a bohemian dancer in a club. Through the interspersed chapters on Rosalie in Malta, we are opened up to how war affected the Maltese. It is such an interesting perspective on war and female experiences in wartime. Deep secrets and lies are exposed in the past lives of the sisters in this heart- searing sequel. A superb read and cannot wait for the sumptuous delights of book 3 next year. #thehiddenpalace #dinahjefferies #netgalley #wartime #sisters #Malta #secrets #lies
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- Kindle Customer
- 16-04-23
Many happy memories
Loved every moment having spent two teenage years whilst my father was in the R.A.F. There in 1950/51
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- Eala
- 13-10-23
So disappointed!
Having read the first book in this trilogy, I have been eagerly awaiting the publication of the second book. I was so disappointed! The plot line is slow and plodding, with little action between the chapters. I nearly gave up on several occasions, but I persevered. Although it has been excruciatingly slow. There's no real development of the main characters. It's just so lifeless and wishy-washy. The narrator was fine for the most part. This has been a complete waste of money and I certainly won't be buying the third in the series.
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