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The Hourglass

By: Tracy Rees
Narrated by: Charlotte Strevens,Imogen Church
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Summary

2014. Nora has always taken success for granted, until suddenly her life begins to fall apart. Troubled by anxiety and nightmares, she finds herself drawn to the sweeping beaches of Tenby, a place she's only been once before. Together with a local girl, she rents a beautiful townhouse and slowly begins to settle in to her new life. But Tenby hides a secret, and Nora will soon discover that this little town by the sea has the power to heal even the most painful memories.

1950. Chloe visits Tenby every summer. She stays with relatives, and spends the long, idyllic days on the beach. Every year is the same, until she meets a glamorous older boy and is instantly smitten. But on the night of their first date, Chloe comes to a realisation, the aftermath of which could haunt her forever.

The Hourglass is a moving novel about finding love even after it seems too late and the healing power of a magical place by the sea.

©2017 Tracy Rees (P)2017 WF Howes Ltd

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"Tracy Rees writes from the heart." (Kathryn Hughes, author of The Letter)

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brilliantly evocative

took me a bit to get into the characters but once there i loved everything

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Another excellent read from Tracy Rees!

Lovely story and characters. The narration was great and captured the Welsh accent/culture. Can't wait for another book from the author.

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Absolutely wonderful! One of my all time favourite audio books EVER!

Beautifully evocative of Tenby in Wales. Gentle romantic story with in depth character exploration . Exceptionally well read by both narrators. Just wonderful in every way!

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Loved it

I was drawn in almost immediately the characters all seemed so real just couldn't stop listening what a great book just hope there is a follow up I would love to find out what happened to Nora

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loved it,

this Author really pulls you in to the storyline.
I loved this book and recommend it..

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A beautiful story.

It was riviting and enchanting and beautifully narrated. I was happy, I was anxious, and emotional.
Makes me want to visit Tenby.

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Good story

I enjoyed the story especially as Tenby is my favourite place in the world but the Welsh accents were terrible. Especially Chloe ‘s (jasmine) mum.

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heartwarming

Lovely story that kept me interested all the way through, didn't want it to finish

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An Enjoyable Listen

I really enjoyed this one. The story was interesting, the location descriptions evocative and the characters were well-drawn and appealing.
Nicely performed by the narrators, even if some of the ‘voices’ were a little strange at times.

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Fantastic read

So enjoyed this book! Not only charming and sweet story but full of twists and turns to keep you gripped to the story!

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