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  • The Locked-Away Life

  • By: Drew Davies
  • Narrated by: Stephanie Lane
  • Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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Esther has shut herself away in her vine-covered manor house on the top of a hill for as long as she can remember. Everyone in the village whispers about the scandal that broke her heart. She has cut herself off from the world—until now. Now, she needs help uncovering the mystery that has plagued her for decades …

On a sunny spring day, 18-year-old Bruno is in the local library when he spots an advert. The old lady on the hill is looking for internet lessons, and Bruno sees his chance. Forever the outsider, he can’t wait to escape the sleepy village—the paid position could be his ticket out of there …

Everyone has secrets…but are they saving or destroying you?
©2022 Drew Davies (P)2022 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Fiction Friendship Literary Fiction Heartfelt Village
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Heartwarming Tale of Old and Young

Davies has a lovely way of writing heartwarming stories with equally endearing characters. Esther is a spitfire and I enjoyed her relationship with Bruno a lot. There are some great themes throughout. I recommend this book if you like feel good reads. It put me mind of Fredrik Bachman.

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