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The Light Behind the Window
- Narrated by: Miranda Raison
- Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction
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Summary
From the Sunday Times best-selling author of the Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley's The Light Behind the Window is a breathtaking and intense story of love, war and, above all, forgiveness.
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Note to listeners: in the US, this book is published under the title The Lavender Garden.
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- Debz100
- 08-12-20
A beautiful Story
I read The Seven Sisters series of books by Lucinda Riley and loved them so much i searched out other books written by her. The reviews on this one were good so thought id give it a try.
I wasn't sorry, it was such a touching and gripping story i couldnt stop listening to it! You really get the characters and feel their emotions, The narrator read it so well too, highly recommended.
im off to find another one now!
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- Susan Lee
- 03-12-20
Loved...
Loved every minute of it. Very clear narration and a brilliant story line. Highly recommend!
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-11-20
Loved this book
Amazing story I was gripped from beginning to end, historical and a love story. So beautiful read.
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- Ms. S A Hunt
- 24-10-20
Captivating storyline
I was absolutely captivated by this story and had to listen to the book in all my spare time, spending a whole day completely engrossed in it. Lucinda captivates the listener into a brilliantly presented story line with twists and turns that keep you wanting to know more. This is the first of her books that I’ve read/ listened to but it won’t be the last. Looking forward to disappearing into another of her books and experiencing the story and characters in a way that whisks you away from your own reality to a world where the characters come to life and create a whole new world for you to enjoy
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- bizzylizzy
- 27-10-20
beautiful
another brilliant story by Lucinda Riley, could wait to listen to it. Beautiful match of present day and history
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- Phizzy
- 26-10-20
Best one yet!
I've read a lot of Lucinda Riley's books and this is my favourite so far. Kept me intrigued right up to the end. Lovely narration too.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-10-20
a jolly good read
well written book, a good historical background. intense yet flows smoothly. stellar narrator. highly recommended
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- kenny
- 22-10-20
Great book
Loved this book, couldn't stop listening to it. Highly recommend Lucinda Riley's books. They're brilliant.
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- Susan D
- 11-10-20
Brilliant book. Read and listened to twice now
I only have one bug bear with this story and I can't tell you about it because it would as spoil the story. It's another brilliant story from the writer. Not everything that happens is good because life isn't like that. Touching story that really needs reading.
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- Mrs Diana Robertson
- 24-09-20
I love all Lucinda Riley’s books.
This one is no exception. Miranda Raison read it beautifully. I was so pleased that there was a lovely ending instead of being left to guess.
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- Shelley
- 19-01-21
Absolutely wonderful! Should be made into a movie!
This is quite possibly one of the best books I have ever read or should I say listened to! I could not stop listening! I never take time to write reviews but cannot let this one go. What a brilliant story and the narrator was outstanding! If I could give it 10 stars, I would!
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- Delores DeMaria
- 03-10-20
My New Favorite Lucinda Riley Book
This story, of epic proportions, is a must-read. Both set in France and England, it is a heartfelt story that will pull at your heartstrings and often confound you.
The tale is woven with such precision and talent that I read it, or actually listened to it, in just two days as I could not stop listening. As I sit with tears in my eyes not only because of the beautiful ending but because I have finished the story and I’m so sad to leave these wonderful characters ibehind. I now have read almost all of my new favorite author’s books & I can truly say that this has become my favorite.
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- Lisa B
- 07-10-20
One of the best books I ever listened to!
A thoroughly enjoyable story! I loved Lucinda Riley’s “The Love Letter” and this one may even exceed it. The reader can really feel the nightmare that life became for the French people during WWII and the enduring power of love. Great narration—the accents were right on.
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- Daniela Laws
- 07-09-20
Excellent!
This is one of the BEST historical fiction books I have EVER listened to. The story is beautiful and the narrator is exceptional. I can't say enough good things about this book - I couldn't stop listening and finished it in record time, wishing it hadn't ended! The only thing is that the title doesn't make sense to me (neither the American nor the English title) but that certainly didn't detract from my enjoyment!
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- Maggie Zadikov
- 07-02-21
Fantastic read
As a lover of things Provençal and interested in the role of the French Resistance, this book was a favorite.
I love Lucinda's writing, intelligence and skill in describing works of art. She's also a wonderful poet.
Ms Raison's performance was exceptional, as is her French!
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the topic whether a fan of Lucinda Riley's or not.
PS I really loved the Seven Sisters series.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-10-20
Great, great, great
Just when I thought I had the whole story figured out, I didn’t. One of my favorite books.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-04-22
Mmm
Just did not grab my interest.. Just too much description at the expense of plot and characters.. Well, I stopped listening after a few chapters. Maybe I should have persevered... After LESLEY PEARSE'S books, this was a struggle.
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- lois
- 10-04-22
AMAZING!!!
I think this was my favorite of this author’s. Can’t wait to have more from her.
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- Tiffany
- 07-04-22
Another beautiful story by Lucinda Riley
You will not be disappointed with this story. Very complex and lots of suspense with lots of twists and turns. Heartwarming too!
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- KiwiDevitt
- 01-03-22
Pure magic!
Absolutely wonderful story, full of charm, beautifully written, right to the end. wished it could of carried on!