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The Fading of the Light

The Spindrift Trilogy (Book 2)

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1902. Spindrift House, Cornwall.

Edith Fairchild, deserted by her feckless husband Benedict eight years before, has established the thriving Spindrift artists' community by the sea and found deep and lasting love with Pascal. They have accepted that they cannot marry, but when Benedict returns unexpectedly to Spindrift House, all Edith and Pascal's secret hopes and dreams of a joyous life together are overturned.

Benedict's arrival shatters the peaceful and creative atmosphere of the close-knit community. When Edith will not allow him back into her bed, the conflict escalates and he sets in motion a chain of tragic events that reverberate down the years and threatens the happiness of the community forever . . .

Praise for The Light Within Us

'Beautifully written, engaging and heartwarming' Book Club Mumma

'Rich in detail, full of passion - this is a delightful and fascinating read' Book Literati

Critics Review

The Fading of the Light is a stunning and captivating read with wonderful characters facing the problems we face today. Full of drama, love, loss and life with a strong plot line that captured my attention and didn't let go until the final sentence on the last page
Book Literati
Romantic, poignant and gripping . . . a fabulous holiday read
Deborah Swift
This is a story filled with secrets and revelations. It is one that lingers in the heart long after the final page is turned. The Fading of the Light is a must read for anyone who wants to be absorbed as well as utterly enchanted
Carol McGrath
Lush, romantic and full of intrigue. I loved the idyllic setting of a Cornish artists' community in Edwardian times. A book to drift away with
Tracy Rees, Richard & Judy bestselling author
A compelling story, beautifully written and brought alive with rich historical detail . . . I was delighted to be taken back to Cornwall
Liz Harris
A rich cast of characters, whose complex personalities I totally believed in, pulled me into this absorbing story
Molly Green, bestselling saga author
A deeply romantic novel whose vivid characters will linger in your mind . . . enthralling, poignant and beautifully written
Margaret Kaine
Author Charlotte Betts
Narrator Emma Powell
Series The Spindrift Trilogy
Duration 10 hours and 45 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781405542722
Format Audiobook
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Genre Historical fiction
Collections Visit Cornwall
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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