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  • By: Rachel Hore
  • Narrated by: Beth Eyre
  • Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins
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Summary

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.

©2023 Rachel Hore. All rights reserved. (P)2023 Simon & Schuster, UK. All Rights Reserved.

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'A glorious story, The Hidden Years steals your heart. I loved it!' LIZ FENWICK

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A gentle heartwarming listen

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!

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Loved it

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.

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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

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