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The Invisible Hour

By: Alice Hoffman
Narrated by: Jessie Mueller
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Summary

From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of the Practical Magic series comes an enchanting novel about love, heartbreak, self-discovery and the enduring magic of books.

Sixteen-year-old Ivy is pregnant and alone. Cast out by her family, she runs away and finds safety in the arms of Joel Davis. He offers a simpler life than the one she had in Boston, a quiet, rural life of rules, peace and community. Little does she realise, Joel is the charismatic leader of a cult known as the Community, and all is not quite as it seems.

Daughter Mia has only known the claustrophobic life of the Community. While out serving the Community one weekend, she secretly commits a transgression – reading. Discovering a world beyond the edges of the Community’s property is intoxicating. But breaking rules carries serious consequences, and sends Mia on a path she could never have imagined.

With two fiercely wonderful heroines, The Invisible Hour is a heart-breaking and hopeful novel of family, redemption and the power of love.

©2023 Alice Hoffman (P)2023 Simon & Schuster, UK
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Time travel meh

I loved Alice Hoffman’s writing in her previous books but this was a bit off. Couldn’t quite understand the time travel bit and Mia was a pain in the neck.

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Heartbreakingly beautiful

I was captivated from the very beginning. A beautifully written tale with characters that are so believable. I was with them every step of the way!
This is a book I want all my friends and family to experience.

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Incredibly captivating book!

Loved this magical book so much. A beautiful story of a mother and daughter with an unspeakable bond!. I want to listen all over again already. Beautiful

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Hauntingly Beautiful

This novel is refreshingly original for me and the prose is enchanting.
The narration is beautifully matched to the story.
I found the novel to be thought-provoking and capable of creating exquisite, dream-like emotions.
Highly recommended.

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