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The Darkest Hour

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The Darkest Hour

By: Barbara Erskine
Narrated by: Sandra Duncan
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From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes an epic tale of love, passion and heartbreak.

In the summer of 1940, eyes are focussed on the skies above the South of England: the Battle for Britain has just begun. But Evie Lucas has eyes for no-one but a dashing young pilot called Tony. Evie has a glittering career as an artist ahead of her but seems only to be fascinated in sketching portraits of him…

Seventy years later, recently widowed art historian Lucy is putting the pieces of her life back together, and to do that she needs to uncover the mystery surrounding a painting in her home. As Lucy ties up the loose ends of one lifetime, she stirs up a hornet’s nest of history in another. Suddenly, Lucy finds herself in danger from people past and present who have no intention of letting an untold truth ever surface.

Some stories are buried in the darkness forever. Some are just waiting to be told…

Readers LOVE Barbara Erskine:
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‘Spellbinding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Another fabulous read from the mistress of the genre’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Immensely and deeply immersive fiction’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved every minute’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An exceptional writer of great books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘You can rely on this author to keep you wanting more’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A joy to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Captivating and engrossing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Family Life Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Heartfelt Exciting War Mystery

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Critic reviews

Praise for Barbara Erskine:

‘Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson’ Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times

‘Barbara Erskine’s storytelling talent is undeniable’ The Times‘

‘Marvellous escapist stuff’ Woman and Home

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I absolutely loved this book. I have never listened to anything by this author before, but found the story totally engrossing, I really didnt want to stop listening. The story is full of twists and turns, I loved the idea of the present day researcher uncovering the past, and the stories of folks long past. Its not perhaps great literature, but it was a really good story, well told and the 1940's 'Britain at war' setting gave the story a great back drop. There were bits of the narration that I found a little bit irritating, particularly what i thought was an overdone "camp" character, but as I got more involved in the story this faded in significance.
20 plus glorious hours of story telling, I was tempted to call in sick just to hear the end......

loved it.................

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brilliant from start to finish , did not want the book to end .

Janice

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If you want a book that makes you feel every emotion going please listen to this one. I don't think I have ever listened to a recording which has taken my through a path of love and even hatred to the extent that this did. At times I wanted to stop listening my emotions so high but I couldn't I had to find out more about this intriguing family and the saga that unfolded from the start of the Second World War until the present time. Strong characters good and bad. Well written and well narrated I am already looking for another book by this author

Amazing

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A thoroughly good read. In parts it was tripping difficult to put down. In parts it was sad but showed how things can happen and have a life long effect. This book was well narrated and would make an ideal book to take on holidayaq

qq The Darkest Hour

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Very good narrator making following the story on my commutes very easy.
Really good atmostpheric story with lots of twists and turns
love Barbara Erskine's books

Spooky but lovely story

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