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  • By: Rachel Hore
  • Narrated by: Jilly Bond
  • Length: 14 hrs
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (116 ratings)
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Summary

As a child Jude suffered a recurrent nightmare; now her six-year-old niece is having the same dream. A successful auctioneer, Jude is asked to value a collection items belonging to Anthony Wickham, a lonely 18th century astronomer, and she leaps at the chance to escape to the untamed beauty of Norfolk. With the help of Euan, a local naturalist, Jude begins to untangle Wickham's tragic story, but she discovers threatening links to the present.

©2010 Rachel Hore (P)2010 WF Howes Ltd
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Fantastic

My first listen from this author and it didn't disappoint.
Going to try my next one.
highly recommend.

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Mesmerising story interlaced either most delicate threads of the supernatural.

I loved subtle & understated supernatural stories. This book is well researched, incredibly entertaining, well written & well performed. Maybe if JB had spoken just the slightest little bit slower, but otherwise brilliantly executed reading of a supremely gifted author's book.

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A Labyrinth of Intrige

Would you listen to A Place of Secrets again? Why?

I certainly would. It was not only a great story but also it's awoken an interest in stargazing!

What other book might you compare A Place of Secrets to, and why?

I have never read a book similar to compare.

What about Jilly Bond’s performance did you like?

She was excellent. She made the characters come to life.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes!

Any additional comments?

This book and all the other Rachel Hore books I have read are all written to a very high standard with great stories.

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gripping and exciting

If you could sum up A Place of Secrets in three words, what would they be?

captivating and exciting mystery

What other book might you compare A Place of Secrets to, and why?

Tess Gerristen - the bone garden. The twists and turns unfolding in similar ways without being too obvious and each new secret told, leads to more questions.

Have you listened to any of Jilly Bond’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Not yet but intend to

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

all of it

Any additional comments?

Jilly Bond brought the cleverness of the book to life, she made each individual character believeable and distinctive, you could hear the expressions on her face as she narrated.

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Great read!

First time I read this author and really enjoyed the story. It was quite intriging, well written and well narrated. I found it difficult to put down and will certainly look for other books by Rachel Hore. Can highly recommend!

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Different .

This is a long book which goes back and fore in time , which I tend not to enjoy. But I enjoyed this , not amazing but it's a good listen. You need to concentrate as it can be confusing as so many characters, and if I'd read it , probably would have gone back to look up who certain characters were. A good mystery, with some romance. Will apeel to those who enjoy astronomy . Sometimes it's good to listen to something different, will listen or read Rachel Hore again.

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Dazzling

A beautiful tale told beautifully, binding together the past and the present. History, mystery, and love.

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What an enjoyable story!

This is Rachel Hore at her best! This story conjuréd up such wonderful characters,the story had such twists and turns and depths like an emotional roller coaster. I thought we were to be left with loose ends towards the end but not to be. I particularly enjoy books that have a historical element and this did not disappoint as the story involved two eras and the subject matter kept me enthralled to the end. I was very sad when this ended and felt somewhat bereft as I’d become so involved with the characters. Thought Jenny Bond did a fab job of narrating,

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intriguing!

A lovely read from start to finish. Such an engaging story, filled with real characters and just a touch of magic! Perfect!

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Worth getting into

I found this really hard to get into at first-it chopped and changed settings which at times could be hard to follow if not fully concentrating. I also found it dragged on until I got to know the characters well. But once I did it was gripping and well worth sticking with. A lovely ending. The narrator's Norfolk accent put on for Gran was gearing at times, but generally well narrated.

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