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The New Mrs Clifton

By: Elizabeth Buchan
Narrated by: Julie Teal
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As the Second World War draws to a close, Intelligence Officer Gus Clifton surprises his sisters when he introduces Krista - the German wife whom he has married secretly in Berlin.

Krista is clearly devastated by her experiences at the hands of the allies, but Gus's sisters can only see the enemy he has brought under their roof. Haunted by passion and betrayal, these damaged souls are propelled towards a spectacular resolution.

©2016 Elizabeth Buchan (P)2016 W F Howes Ltd 20th Century Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Romance Women's Fiction

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Critic reviews

"A truly wonderful writer. Her books are rich with authentic period detail and her characters are vivid and intensely believable - I love this book." (Peter James)
Praise for Elizabeth Buchan: "Impressive...nerve-janglingly engrossing.... Buchan brings the period vividly to life." ( Sunday Times)
Praise for Elizabeth Buchan: "A scintillating WWII story packed with gripping espionage and a tremendous lead character. Constructed with skill and elegance - no one writes a cliff-hanger scene like Buchan - it's a breathtaking read." ( The Week)
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What made the experience of listening to The New Mrs Clifton the most enjoyable?

A well written book and read very well.

What did you like best about this story?

A few twists and turns in a tale set in a bleak time just after the second world war.

Have you listened to any of Julie Teal’s other performances? How does this one compare?

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Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I felt very sad to hear what a bad state German was in after the war and how badly the women in particular were treated. The privations suffered by the English too with the food shortages were hard to comprehend.

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed it very much and will recommend it as a Reading Club book.

The New Mrs Clifton

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Excellent story, lots of twists and an appreciation of what war does to all people.

Good listening

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This is one of those books you miss when you have finished reading it and one that can be re-discovered later. It’s gripping, insightful and interesting. The psychology behind each character is great. Highly recommend!

Wonderful story

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Enjoyed this tale which has strong period detail. It captures post war London and raises interesting issues around class, gender and racism. Brought together very unexpectedly in the closing pages; a neat twist that took me by surprise.

Complex multi layered mystery

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I had never heard of this author and was in two minds to purchase it. The title and cover looked a bit chit lit which was a little off putting, but so
pleased I did.

The first chapter sett the scene of a young couple buying their first house when they started work in the garden they find a body under a tree. Then your back in time to post war London and the tale begins.

Great characters who were all engaging with their individual foibles. The story slowly unravelled around the lives of the three siblings Gus, Julia and Tilly Clifton, not excluding the mysterious Krista who is the new German wife of Gus.

It was a really good listen and kept me doing the housework long after it needed doing. Enjoy.

Mrs Clifton

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