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Before I Knew You
- Author
- Amanda Brookfield
- Narrator
- Deryn Edwards
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 6 October 2024
- Run Time
- 13 hours 5 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
Sophie and Andrew are looking for relief from the daily grind - if not each other - so when a friend puts them in touch with William and Beth, newlyweds looking to swap houses for the summer, it sounds like a great idea.
They find themselves in a stylish Connecticut home, while William and Beth take over their lived-in family house in London. The weeks away work an unexpected magic for Sophie, who begins to find a sense of happiness, but Beth has no such luck and grows increasingly miserable.
The two marriages - one crushed by the weight of years, one shiny and new - slide into reverse. And what was meant to be a great summer adventure begins to have dramatic consequences none of them could have foreseen... and all are powerless to stop.
What readers are saying about Amanda Brookfield:
‘Amanda Brookfield really writes compelling stories that are thought provoking and look deeply at relationships and the emotions in them.’
‘This is a wonderful character driven novel. The circumstances and emotions the characters have to deal with, throughout the most pivotal times of their lives are described in a raw and relatable way.’
‘Amanda certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be one hell of a read!’
‘I’ve loved all Amanda Brookfield’s books and this latest one was excellent too. She writes so well, with insight and natural dialogue.’
Praise for Amanda Brookfield:
'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story' Michelle Gorman
No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.' The Mirror
'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it.' bestselling author Patricia Scanlan on Before I Knew You
'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess.' Oxford Times
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Details
- Author
- Amanda Brookfield
- Narrator
- Deryn Edwards
- Duration
- 13 hours 5 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 October 2024
- ISBN
- 9781835614358
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Contemporary romance, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
The heart-breaking page-turner from bestselling author Amanda Brookfield 💔 Perfect for fans of Erica James, Elizabeth Noble and Joanna Trollope!Would you swap houses with a family of strangers? The price you pay might be greater than you think...Sophie and Andrew are looking for relief from the daily grind - if not each other - so when a friend puts them in touch with William and Beth, newlyweds looking to swap houses for the summer, it sounds like a great idea.They find themselves in a stylish Connecticut home, while William and Beth take over their lived-in family house in London. The weeks away work an unexpected magic for Sophie, who begins to find a sense of happiness, but Beth has no such luck and grows increasingly miserable.The two marriages - one crushed by the weight of years, one shiny and new - slide into reverse. And what was meant to be a great summer adventure begins to have dramatic consequences none of them could have foreseen... and all are powerless to stop.What readers are saying about Amanda Brookfield:‘Amanda Brookfield really writes compelling stories that are thought provoking and look deeply at relationships and the emotions in them.’‘This is a wonderful character driven novel. The circumstances and emotions the characters have to deal with, throughout the most pivotal times of their lives are described in a raw and relatable way.’‘Amanda certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be one hell of a read!’‘I’ve loved all Amanda Brookfield’s books and this latest one was excellent too. She writes so well, with insight and natural dialogue.’Praise for Amanda Brookfield:'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story' Michelle GormanNo one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.' The Mirror'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it.' bestselling author Patricia Scanlan on Before I Knew You'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess.' Oxford Times
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