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  • Summer at Shell Cottage

  • By: Lucy Diamond
  • Narrated by: Juanita McMahon
  • Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (719 ratings)

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Summer at Shell Cottage

By: Lucy Diamond
Narrated by: Juanita McMahon
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Editor reviews

The perfect summer holiday audiobook listen can be found in Summer at Shell Cottage, written by Lucy Diamond and narrated by Juanita McMahon. The characters are unforgettable and will teach you to let go of anything that’s holding you back in re-discovering a new you. You’ll absorb into the story as you hear each individual character tackle their own personal challenges head-on to create the very best summer holiday they can in spite of everything. This heart-warming tale will be one you will want to read over and over again. Available now from Audible.

Summary

A seaside holiday at Shell Cottage in Devon has always been the perfect escape for the Tarrant family. But this year,everything has changed. Following her husband's recent death, Olivia is struggling to pick up the pieces.

Harriet's looking forward to a break with her lovely husband, Robert, and teenage daughter, Molly. But unknown to Harriet, Robert is hiding a secret - and so, for that matter, is Molly....

©2015 Lucy Diamond (P)2015 W F Howes Ltd

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Perfect holiday read

Loved the descriptions and plot, will be going for holiday in Devon in few week time. Would love to visit places described in the book.

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Would you listen to Summer at Shell Cottage again? Why?

Yes I defiantly will be listening again. I enjoyed this story so much I really miss the family. Each character is very well drawn. Even the children are full of personality.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved so many Characters. Olivia for her personal growth. Harriet for her common sense. Robert I'm not sure why but I understand him. Freya for not copping. And Gloria for being GLORIA

What about Juanita McMahon’s performance did you like?

She is a great reader. Brilliant at characterization whilst not intruding

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

This would make a fantastic film. whilst reading I found myself casting the characters. there is so much going on it would be really good

Any additional comments?

If you enjoy family stories this one is excellent

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Excellent

Made me laugh out loud! Excellent narrator! Really enjoyable! Would recommend to all the ladies!

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If only

A lovely life fantasy, if only lifes problems were so easy to solve. Still great entertainment that leaves you with a contented feeling at the end.
Definitely worth a listen

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Brilliant and unputdownable!

An inspirational summer story about a warm and loving family facing their personal demons. Fabulous!

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Very readable & entertaining

Would you listen to Summer at Shell Cottage again? Why?

No. Can't see the point

What did you like best about this story?

Characters were well developed. The story line was interesting. Well written. I'll look for other books by Lucy Diamond.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

All scenes enjoyable

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

No

Any additional comments?

Nice story line

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Comfortable, predictable Aga saga

It's fine. Light reading... Trials and travails of family relationships. Nothing challenging, nothing offensive. A reasonable way to pass a few hours.

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Nice summer holiday book

What did you like best about Summer at Shell Cottage? What did you like least?

I really didn't think I was going to listen to all of this as didn't really have any interest in any of the characters in the book initially, but the narrator's voice was lovely and I was in a holiday mode so carried on and I'm glad I did. It got a lot better in the second half and while it's not going on my 'wow' list I did enjoy it as a light summer book...

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Enjoyable

Really enjoyed this book although it seemed slow to get going . Beautifully narrated. Difficult to stop listening until the end!

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An unusual love story

Extended family holiday after sad times. Lots of family layers that show life today can be complicated!

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