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The Hidden Years

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The Hidden Years

By: Rachel Hore
Narrated by: Beth Eyre
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'A dramatic, warm-hearted, wonderfully written read' DAILY MAIL
'Gorgeous' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
'A gripping read' HELLO!

Sunday Times bestseller Rachel Hore’s captivating novel of secrets, loss and betrayal - set on the beautiful Cornish coast during World War Two and the heady days of the 1960s.

When talented musician Gray Robinson persuades Belle to abandon her university studies and follow him to Silverwood, home to an artistic community on the Cornish coast, Belle happily agrees even though they’ve only just met. She knows she is falling in love, and the thought of spending a carefree summer with Gray is all she can think about.

But being with Gray isn’t the only reason Belle agrees to accompany him to Silverwood.

Why does the name Silverwood sound so familiar?
What is its connection to a photo of her as a baby, taken on a nearby beach?
And who is Imogen Lockhart, a wartime nurse who lived at Silverwood many years ago?

As the summer months unfold, Belle begins to learn the truth – about secrets from the past that have been kept hidden, but also about the person she wants to be.

'A glorious story, The Hidden Years steals your heart. I loved it!' LIZ FENWICK
'Gripping and beautifully written' KATE FURNIVALL
‘An intriguing dual timeline story set in beautiful Cornwall and brimming with sense of place. A gorgeous tale, I raced through the pages!’ TRACY REES

©2023 Rachel Hore. All rights reserved. (P)2023 Simon & Schuster, UK. All Rights Reserved.
20th Century Fiction Historical Fiction

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Wasn’t sure at first but wow you soon become embedded with the characters and it was very well written switching between two times lines would thoroughly recommend it, going to listen to some more by this author.

Brilliant story line

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Well narrated (this can be make or break for me) which made it an easy listen. Beautifully and expertly dual times woven together with the two stories coming together satisfactorily. The setting added to the atmosphere with great historical detail bringing all to life. Recommend!

A gentle heartwarming listen

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I love Rachael Hore’s books and this one certainly didn’t disappoint. The story flowed smoothly and was easy to follow past and present and came together beautifully at the end.

Loved it

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Really lovely story, love ,realionships and family secerts.Embraced cornwalls magic .,Easy listen ,most enjoy highly recommended.

Lovely story

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Felt the storyline was a bit weak and boring Very predictable Struggled to finish it It’s was all below average

Disappointing

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