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The Stolen Marriage
- Author
- Diane Chamberlain
- Narrator
- Susan Bennett
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 5 October 2017
- Run Time
- 14 hours 7 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Step into the formidable world of The Stolen Marriage, an absorbing novel by Diane Chamberlain, painting a vivid portrait of love, betrayal, and uncertainty in a small town.
In 1944, Tess DeMello abruptly trades a promised future with the love of her life for a marriage shrouded in mystery with Henry Kraft in Hickory, North Carolina.
In a town tainted by racial animosity and the heavy burdens of war, Tess's new life is dominated by the enigmatic figure of her husband, Henry. As his inexplicably reclusive nature unfurls, unwelcome secrets emerge, causing Tess to reassess her hasty decisions.
Tess faces the cruel scrutiny of townsfolk following a local tragedy, fuelling fear and speculation. But when polio threatens her newfound home, Tess draws upon her nursing skills, defying Henry to serve her community.
As she unravels the mystery surrounding her husband and the town of Hickory, will she manage to save not only the lives of her young patients but also build a life for herself?
Critics Review
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A gripping and engrossing tale
Sunday Mirror
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Interracial relationships, Tess’s unbearable situation and the secrets Henry keeps all make for a tense, enthralling read. Diane Chamberlain’s gift for storytelling never fails
My Weekly
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Twisty and smart
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Details
- Author
- Diane Chamberlain
- Narrator
- Susan Bennett
- Duration
- 14 hours 7 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 October 2017
- ISBN
- 9781509838394
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Romantic suspense, Historical romance, Romance: ‘western’, rural or ‘outback’, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: sense of place
Synopsis
Step into the formidable world of The Stolen Marriage, an absorbing novel by Diane Chamberlain, painting a vivid portrait of love, betrayal, and uncertainty in a small town. In 1944, Tess DeMello abruptly trades a promised future with the love of her life for a marriage shrouded in mystery with Henry Kraft in Hickory, North Carolina.In a town tainted by racial animosity and the heavy burdens of war, Tess's new life is dominated by the enigmatic figure of her husband, Henry. As his inexplicably reclusive nature unfurls, unwelcome secrets emerge, causing Tess to reassess her hasty decisions.Tess faces the cruel scrutiny of townsfolk following a local tragedy, fuelling fear and speculation. But when polio threatens her newfound home, Tess draws upon her nursing skills, defying Henry to serve her community.As she unravels the mystery surrounding her husband and the town of Hickory, will she manage to save not only the lives of her young patients but also build a life for herself?
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