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The Broken

Echoes from the Past, Book 8

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The Broken

By: Irina Shapiro
Narrated by: Wendy Wolfson
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Some truths are too terrible to speak, and too dangerous to hide.

London, 1955. Nurse Helen Brent has spent twenty-six years believing she’ll never find love. Then she meets her new patient, David Edevane. Despite a tragic upbringing, David is kind and stable, and their whirlwind romance quickly leads to marriage and pregnancy. But Helen’s world collapses when she uncovers a dreadful secret, and she will carry the consequences of her silence for the rest of her days…

Present day. Archaeologist Quinn Allenby has seen countless ancient remains, but the tiny baby buried with tender care in a London garden affects her deeply. When she touches the pewter brooch left with the body, Quinn is drawn into a devastating mystery. But as Helen’s tragedy unfolds, Quinn’s family begins to fracture, and she discovers that some wounds run deeper than time itself. Can she confront the growing threat within her own bloodline before history repeats itself in the most devastating way possible?

A heartbreaking story of forbidden love, family secrets, and the dangerous power of blood ties, perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Susanna Kearsley, and Barbara Erskine.

©2019 Merlin Press LLC (P)2020 Irina Shapiro 20th Century Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Science Fiction Time Travel

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In this final book of the series, Quinn is called to a body of a baby. It is found in the garden of a couple who only bought the house a short while ago. The baby has no limbs. Just a torso with a head, wrapped up in a scarf with a broche of the letter H on it. You can't imagine what could have gone wrong here, but as you continue things get clearer and the title says it all. In her personal life everything goes haywire. Jo, her newfound twin sister is not the sister she imagined her to be. Gabe is being seduced but his love for Quinn and their kids is too strong to even think about it. But it strains the marriage. On top of that, Quinns brother from America turns up to apologise again for his actions back in Louisiana. And he will do everything in his power to get through to her. The end is thrilling, and it leaves you with soo much emotions. But that is what Irina is so good with. You're addicted from start to finish. Wendy Wolfson again has done an excellent job in making this story come alive. I'm kind of sad this story has come to an end as it finishes with Quinn's retirement from the programme. But who knows, maybe at some point she will be back to have her talent work for us. I can only hope it does.

The final book in the series

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Having listened to all the books in this series I have to say this one started as the most macabre in the series. Will not enlighten you with more information (no spoilers).
It saddens me that this series is coming to an end, I will no longer get to visit with Quinn & Gabe, Alex & Emma.

If you haven’t started this this series go grab it now, it is well worth it.
Wendy again has done an excellent job narrating this story.

Unnecessary tragedy

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Loved it written fantastic narrative fantastic this story had me on the edge of my Seat still the very end I didn’t see the ending coming

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