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The Light Behind the Window
- Narrated by: Miranda Raison
- Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins
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Summary
From the author of the bestselling Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley's The Light Behind the Window crosses from World War Two to present day on a breathtaking and intense story of love, war and, above all, forgiveness.
Read by Miranda Raison (Lessons in Chemistry)
The present: Emilie de la Martiniéres has always fought against her aristocratic background but, after the death of her glamorous, distant mother, she finds herself alone in the world – and sole inheritor of her grand childhood home in the south of France. An old notebook of poems leads her in search of the mysterious and beautiful Sophia, whose tragic love affair changed the course of her family history. As Emilie unravels the story, she too embarks on her own journey of discovery, realizing that the château may provide clues to her own difficult past and finally unlock her future.
The past: London 1943. A young office clerk, Constance Carruthers, is drafted into a special operations team, arriving in occupied Paris during the climax of the conflict. Separated from her contact in her very first hours in France, she stumbles into the heart of a wealthy family who are caught up in a deadly game of secrets and lies. Forced to surrender her identity and all ties to her homeland and her beloved husband, Constance finds herself drawn into a complex web of deception, the repercussions of which will affect generations to come . . .
'A fast-paced, suspenseful story flitting between the present day and World War II . . . Brilliant escapism' – Red
This title has been published outside the UK under the title The Lavender Garden.
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- Beverley S. Thompson
- 06-10-22
Wonderful
What a great book. I have read the Seven Sisters books and loved them so much I search for more by the author. So sad to also discover that Lucinda Riley died last year. What a loss. 😢
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- Georgina
- 07-11-21
Fabulous
Wonderful book! Incredible story line, dramatic and interesting!
One of the best! Love her books!
So well written and presented
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- MRS K WARREN
- 01-02-23
Incredible
This book is one of the most captivating reads and truly brilliant. The story is captivating. The characters are strong and addictive.
A must read/listen.
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- JoJo
- 05-03-23
Brilliant listen
Loved it well written.. will look out for her again good author twisted and turned x
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- yellox84
- 20-04-23
Engaging
I found the story engaging and well performed by Miranda Raison. 4 stars rather than 5 because of the very stiff and unrealistic dialogue!
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- Rob Askham
- 02-01-23
Beautifully narrated but slightly unbelievable characters
I love Lucinda Riley books and the narrator did a great job with soft French accents where required (not so good on the Yorkshire ones!). Some of the modern day story is a bit of a stretch in terms of believability but the WWII parts are really good and very moving.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-07-23
such a fantastic author.
loved it, amazing story.
learning so much about the history of the past.
could ot put it down. Lucinda Ryley is a very good author.
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- Apcmd
- 20-08-23
Great story
Had to keep on listening. Wonderful story spreading over many years. Lots of characters but clearly defined. Loved it
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- ellie
- 12-09-23
Fantastic
This was a fabulous story perhaps a bit predictable at the start but evolved into a great story. I have sat in tears at the ending so good.
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- Matthew Ray
- 10-01-24
Moving story
This book illustrated the presence of good people and not so good people and the battle of good over evil through the life stories of 3 generations of Emily's family and their journeys
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