The House at Silvermoor, Tracy Rees
The House at Silvermoor, Tracy Rees
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The House at Silvermoor
A Richard & Judy Bestseller

Author: Tracy Rees

Narrator: Gareth Bennett-Ryan, Zoe Mills

Unabridged: 13 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Quercus

Published: 02/06/2020

Synopsis

1899
Josie has never questioned her life in a mining village on the South Yorkshire coalfield. But everything changes when she meets Tommy from the neighbouring village. Tommy has been destined for a life underground since the moment he was born. But he has far bigger dreams.
Josie and Tommy become fast friends, united by their desire for something better and by their fascination with the local gentry who have their keeping. Wealthy and glamorous, the Sedgewicks of Silvermoor inhabit a world that is utterly forbidden to Tommy and Josie. Yet as the new century dawns, and the pair become entangled with the grand family, they discover a long hidden secret and learn that nothing is impossible.

'Tracy Rees writes from the heart' Kathryn Hughes, author of The Letter. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Dinah Jefferies.

(P)2020 Quercus Editions Limited

About Tracy Rees

Tracy Rees was born in South Wales. A Cambridge graduate, she had a successful eight-year career in nonfiction publishing and a second career practising and teaching humanistic counselling. She was the winner of the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller Competition and the 2015 LoveStories 'Best Historical Read' award.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on October 08, 2024

We meet Tommy Green on his last day of school and he’s just turned twelve and is about to start working at the Crooked Ash Pit coal mine in South Yorkshire. Tommy comes from a large family, they live in a small company cottage, and once old enough everyone is expected to contribute financially. Tomm......more

Goodreads review by Gill on February 08, 2020

Tracy Rees has a rare gift for making us care about her characters from the very first pages. Who could fail to feel for poor Tommy, whose dreams of a better life than going down the mines are cruelly squashed by his schoolmaster? Or poor Josie, who is bullied by a gamekeeper after picking flowers w......more

Goodreads review by Louise on April 01, 2020

See in South Yorkshire between the late 1800's and early 1900. Tommy Green and Josie Westgate are friends. They both come from rival mining villages. Tommy knows his life is destined down the mine. They both dream of a like out with the mining community. Tommy ,lived in Grindley while Josie lived in......more

Goodreads review by Marloes on April 28, 2021

Yorkshire, eind 19e eeuw. Twee jonge tieners, Tommy en Josie, groeien op in rivaliserende mijnstadjes en dromen allebei van een ander leven. Tommy heeft altijd het gevoel gehad dat hij voorbestemd was voor een groter bestaan, hij is intelligent en leergierig, maar net als zijn vader en oudere broers......more

Goodreads review by Louise on April 01, 2020

Set in South Yorkshire between the late 1800's and early 1900. Tommy Green and Josie Westgate are friends. They both come from rival mining villages. Tommy knows his life is destined down the mine. They both dream about a life out with the mining community. Tommy lived in Grindley while josie lived......more

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The gorgeous, evocative cover promises much, the rich narrative within delivers more. Tracy Rees writes from the heart and with an obvious passion for her characters. With this, her third novel, her reputation as a writer who never disappoints, is sealed Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The Letter

I loved the evocative atmosphere of the 20's, the lovely characters and gorgeous descriptions of nature/turning of the seasons bestselling author of The Pearl Sister

This atmospheric tale of friendship, love and family secrets is beautifully told and paints an evocative picture of the stark reality of life at the coalface My Weekly

Tracy Rees is the most outstanding new voice in historical fiction Lucinda Riley, bestselling author

Tracy's meticulous research and lavish prose provide the reader with the complete experience. From the intriguing premise, I was caught up in the lives of these three women and invested in their stories. Tracy's depiction of life in Richmond in the twenties was spot on and added depth to this glorious novel bestselling author of The Letter

Atmospheric and elegantly written, The Hourglass is an evocative story of 1950's Wales, filled with the in-depth historical detail that has become Tracy Rees's trademark Lucinda Riley

Florence is such a strong, intriguing character and the plot is so clever, real and truthful. The whole book feels so very wise, as if it contains half the answers to life Joanna Courtney, author of The Chosen Queen

A lovely, tender, enjoyable mystery. It made me want to visit Tenby.

The Hourglass is a beautifully-crafted tale of the ebb and flow of love and friendship. Rees has skilfully interwoven all the joy and pain that comes with families, friends and lovers into a multi-layered story that won't let you go. Bittersweet, compelling and utterly engrossing, I couldn't put it down Karen Swan, bestselling author of Christmas at Tiffany's

I love Tracy's writing; it's full of colour and atmosphere, with sparkly dialogue and just the right pace to keep you turning the pages author of Another Woman's Husband

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