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The Love Note

By: Tracy Rees
Narrated by: Jasmine Blackborow
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A heartwarming tale of love, family and acceptance, The Love Note is a simply gorgeous listen...

In their townhouse in Richmond, Blue and her family are as happy and as close as can be - well, on the surface at least.

But with the arrival of a young, destitute woman hoping to escape her abusive husband, they must finally confront the rifts that keep them apart. When they welcome Delphine into their home - and their hearts - they think it's for her benefit only. But what they don't realise is that she will bring them together in ways they never thought possible.

**Previously published as Darling Blue**

'There were so many things that captivated me - her always wonderful writing, the gorgeous 1920s world of Richmond she evoked so beautifully and the characters who jumped right off the page and were such a complete pleasure to spend time with'
Jenny Ashcroft

'I loved the evocative atmosphere of the 20s, the lovely characters and gorgeous descriptions of nature/turning of the seasons'
Lucinda Riley

'Tracy's meticulous research and lavish prose provide the reader with the complete experience. From the intriguing premise, I was caught up in the lives of these three women and invested in their stories. Tracy's depiction of life in Richmond in the twenties was spot on and added depth to this glorious novel'
Kathryn Hughes

©2018 Tracy Rees (P)2018 Quercus Editions Limited
Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Heartfelt

Critic reviews

I've so loved Darling Blue by Tracy Rees. Her writing is so fresh and exuberant and the characters so warm and lovely. It's a book full of sunshine, a real treat. (Rachel Hore)
I love Tracy's writing; it's full of colour and atmosphere, with sparkly dialogue and just the right pace to keep you turning the pages (Gill Paul)
Darling Blue is a clever book that's a joy to read ... the drama rises by subtle, tiny increments until, at its climax, you have to remind yourself to breathe. These three women will stay with you for a long, long time (Claire Dyer)
Completely delightful, I loved it and the 1920s setting is sublime. Tracy writes with a warmth and authenticity that draws her readers into the delicious world she has created. (Rosanna Ley)
I thoroughly enjoyed escaping into the delicious effervescent world of Richmond in the 1920s. Tracy has such a lovely turn of phrase. Full of vitality and warmth, Darling Blue is delightful (Tor Udall)
It's a simply glorious read, one of the best books I've read in a very long time. Tracy's writing is so deep and wise and true. It captured me from the first word ... a truly stunning novel (Nicola Cornick)
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I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, descriptive settings and imaginative plot. A throughly good read. Thank you

A wonderfully uplifting story of friendship, love and life’s complexities

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This story seemed to drag on with the conversations and I started to lose interest. I persevered as I wanted to see where it was going. Have listened to quite a few of Tracy Rees' books which are usually brilliant, but this one was not for me sadly. .

Took ages to get through this.

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Tracy Rees once again captured my imagination with The Love Note. A beautifully woven story about family, kindness, compassion, and love - finding it, discovering it for the first time, and knowing what it's like to lose it.
The story is full of interesting and varied characters that held my attention.
I loved the detailed descriptions of places I have visited in and around Richmond too.
I'm looking forward to reading the next book by this talented author.

The Love Note

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Beautiful story and so well written. A real page turner with lots of surprises based in beautiful Richmond.

Didn’t want it to end

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I have enjoyed all of Tracy Rees stories and this one didn't disappoint. I've listened to it twice already! wonderfully written.

wonderful

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