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The Dandelion Years

By: Erica James
Narrated by: Emma Gregory, Lee Maxwell Simpson
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Summary

Ashcombe was the most beautiful house Saskia had ever seen as a little girl, providing a perfect sanctuary to hide from the tragedy which shattered her childhood. Now an adult, Saskia is still living at Ashcombe and, as a book restorer, devotes her days tending to broken, battered books. When she discovers a notebook carefully concealed in an old Bible, Saskia finds herself drawn into a heart-rending tale of wartime love....

©2015 Erica James (P)2015 W.F. Howes Ltd
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"[A] heart-warming, romantic story full of engaging characters, an emotional rollercoaster." ( Daily Express on The Hidden Cottage)

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great storyline

thoroughly enjoyed this book , very well narrated. storyline had some tragic incidents within it which was sad but added to the overall direction the story was heading. there was something unrealistic about the ending in my opinion

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A most excellent and meaningful book.

I enjoyed reading this book and didn’t want to put it down, anyone who has actually known true love will appreciate the experience of reading it.

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Excellent

I could not put this book down. Well read and expressed. The title intreagued me and had to buy the book.

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As ever a wonderful story

Erica James has written yet another wonderful story and done so in a way that it can at times be easy to relate to the characters and their somewhat complex emotions. The links between the present and the past were well written and made the story all the more enjoyable.
The narration has been done well and made it easy and enjoyable to listen to.

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Captivating

I loved everything about this book, the characters and their stories.
It kept me awake at night as I didn't want to turn it off, just one more chapter etc etc.
My first Erica James read, but won't be the last.

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Lovely story nicely read

A really nice story. A bit predictable but what chick lit isn't? Likeable characters and very well read by Emma Gregory who has a lovely soothing voice. Recommended.

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excellent

I loved it as all of Erica James books.
I thought the narrator was also excellent

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very enjoyable!

by far the most engrossing story I've listened to in a while. I always try to spend my credits wisely and undid this time.!

sad to get to the end of the story!

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Will leave you with a happy heart

I loved this book from the start. The narration was excellent, perfectly suited to the characters and story.
The mix of historical and present day was pleasing.
I just wish Matthew had done something different with the house in the end, but you'll need to read it to understand, and maybe you will feel the same.

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couldn't put it down

brilliant book best I have listened to this year. narrators also brilliant. can't praise or recommend this book highly enough.

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