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Bay of Secrets
- Narrated by: Sandra Duncan
- Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins
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Summary
Spain, 1939: Following the wishes of her parents to keep her safe during the war, a young girl, Julia, enters a convent in Barcelona. Looking for a way to maintain her links to the outside world, she volunteers to help in a maternity clinic. But worrying adoption practices in the clinic force Sister Julia to decide how far she will go to help those placed in her care.
England, 2011: Six months after her parents' shocking death, 34-year-old journalist and jazz enthusiast Ruby Rae has finally found the strength to pack away their possessions and sell the family home. But as she does so, she unearths a devastating secret her parents, Vivien and Tom, had kept from her all her life.
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- Pat T
- 21-02-17
Another good book by Rosanna Ley
Although I did not enjoy this book quite so much as RoadTo Mandalay and The Saffron Trail, it was still a good and captivating story. Well written and very well read. I would recommend this book and the two above.
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- Alex M
- 01-10-21
Intreging story. A good listen. Recommended.
We very much enjoyed this story, complex and keeps you guessing. You will enjoy.
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- patricia
- 19-07-21
Wonderful
Couldn’t put it down, beautiful descriptive prose. Really wanted to know the end but sorry now that I have finished it. Will certainly read it again. Rosanna Ley presented a difficult and emotive subject with sensitive authority.
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- Grandma Cookie
- 29-05-21
Bay of Secrets
I was sorry to finish this book as I have enjoyed it so much.
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- Deborah Thomas
- 14-05-16
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Narrator lacking in breadth of voices to enunciate this wonderful story to full effect. Nonetheless a powerful story.
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- Kindle Customer
- 15-06-21
great beach book
really enjoyed this something a bit different.the narrator really brought out the authors characters. interesting story
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- Wendy D
- 03-11-14
Be swept away to sunny and stormy times
What did you like most about Bay of Secrets?
The various characters and the change from past to present. The scenery and atmosphere were beautifully portrayed without going over the top. This story has me wanting to go on a holiday by the coast.
Which character – as performed by Sandra Duncan – was your favourite?
Tom and Vivienne ... the parents of Ruby.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Ruby's parents were in the crash..when ruby returned to the family home...when sister Julia was taken to the convent....when the family were struggling in Spain .... When sister Julia was visited by her family....when ruby was playing her music
Any additional comments?
There are some wonderful characters and it's read so well by Sandra Duncan . I love listening to her read and she captures accents and feelings so well, I often replayed certain sentences when listening to the book as I liked the way she is able to portray so much warmth and feeling in one sentence.
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- Debbie
- 13-05-20
Outstanding
This is the second of Rosanna Key’s books I have listened to and I am completely hooked, you can’t stop listening and the story lines are deep and captivating, one of the best writers I’ve listen to in a long time.
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- Janet Jones
- 11-11-21
A lovely....
storyline with some lovely characters in. The narrator was very good using different voices for the characters.
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- Mr. Ron Barkess
- 12-12-15
Ok
Found it a bit boring and dragged out at times.
Wasn't keen on the narrators impression of the characters especially the old man. Felt like it just went on far too long.
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