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It Started With Paris
- Author
- Cathy Kelly
- Narrator
- Olivia Caffrey
- Publisher
- Orion
- Publish Date
- 9 October 2014
- Run Time
- 15 hours 14 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
It all started with Paris... At the top of the Eiffel Tower, a young man proposes to his girlfriend, cheered on by delighted tourists.
With her trademark warmth and insight, Cathy Kelly weaves a delightful tale spinning out from this once-in-a-lifetime moment, drawing together a terrific cast of characters with stories of their own.
Vonnie, a widow and exceptional cake-maker, is just daring to let love back into her life, but someone is determined to stop it.
Leila, devotedly working for her boss, but realizing her devotion is turning to something more romantic.
Grace, a divorced head-teacher, starting to wonder whether she faces a lifetime of being alone. The impending wedding of her daughter means that she's spending more time with her ex-husband. After ten years apart, is it possible she's made a mistake?
Read by Olivia Caffrey
(p) 2014 Orion Publishing Group
Critics Review
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The ripples from a couple's engagement reach out to others. Nobody can dictate what happens when it comes to love. By the end of Kelly's novels, i always feel I've made new friends. As warm-hearted and wise as ever.
WOMAN & HOME
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It Started With Paris is the latest feel-good novel from Cathy Kelly. When a young couple get engaged at the top of the Eiffel Tower, their happiness has a ripple effect on the rest of their families - with some surprising outcomes.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
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With delightful characters you'll be sad to reach the final page.
CANDIS
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Cathy Kelly's latest offering shows she has lost none of the spark which has made her such a loved and respected novelist ... an entertaining read which i enjoyed from start to finish.
ULSTER TATLER
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A once in a lifetime moment in Paris starts a chain of events that nobody could have predicted when a young man proposes to his girlfriend up the Eiffel Tower. An easy and fun read.
WOMANS OWN
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The course of true love never did run smooth, and Cathy Kelly takes us on a bumpy journey brimming with life lessons. Full of relatable and lovable characters, this is a heart-warming novel. Will true love prevail? Tissues at the ready!-
WOMAN MAGAZINE
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It's a beautifully written book that's filled to the brim with human emotion.
ESSENTIALSMAGAZINE.COM
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Full of brilliant characters, prepare to fall in love with Cathy Kelly's latest heart-warming story.
SUN ON SUNDAY FABULOUS MAGAZINE
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An uplifting tale
WOMAN
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Cathy Kelly writes splendidly about modern life and love in a wonderful way...A brilliant read.
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Details
- Author
- Cathy Kelly
- Narrator
- Olivia Caffrey
- Duration
- 15 hours 14 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 October 2014
- ISBN
- 9781409155546
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Orion
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Synopsis
This edition features an interview with the author.It all started with Paris... At the top of the Eiffel Tower, a young man proposes to his girlfriend, cheered on by delighted tourists.With her trademark warmth and insight, Cathy Kelly weaves a delightful tale spinning out from this once-in-a-lifetime moment, drawing together a terrific cast of characters with stories of their own. Vonnie, a widow and exceptional cake-maker, is just daring to let love back into her life, but someone is determined to stop it.Leila, devotedly working for her boss, but realizing her devotion is turning to something more romantic. Grace, a divorced head-teacher, starting to wonder whether she faces a lifetime of being alone. The impending wedding of her daughter means that she's spending more time with her ex-husband. After ten years apart, is it possible she's made a mistake?Read by Olivia Caffrey(p) 2014 Orion Publishing Group
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