The Love Note, Tracy Rees
The Love Note, Tracy Rees
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The Love Note
A gripping tale of family, love and acceptance from the Richard & Judy Bookclub pick

Author: Tracy Rees

Narrator: Jasmine Blackborow

Unabridged: 14 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Quercus

Published: 07/26/2018

Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of love, family and acceptance, The Love Note is a simply gorgeous read...

In their townhouse in Richmond, Blue and her family are as happy and as close as can be - well, on the surface at least.

But with the arrival of a young, destitute woman hoping to escape her abusive husband, they must finally confront the rifts that keep them apart. When they welcome Delphine into their home - and their hearts - they think it's for her benefit only. But what they don't realise is that she will bring them together in ways they never thought possible.

**Previously published as Darling Blue**

'There were so many things that captivated me - her always wonderful writing, the gorgeous 1920s world of Richmond she evoked so beautifully and the characters who jumped right off the page and were such a complete pleasure to spend time with'
Jenny Ashcroft

'I loved the evocative atmosphere of the 20s, the lovely characters and gorgeous descriptions of nature/turning of the seasons'
Lucinda Riley

'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'
Kathryn Hughes

(P)2018 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 Miriam on November 23, 2018

"Darling Blue" by Tracy Rees is darling by name and darling by nature. I've always enjoyed a good historical family saga and although I tend to enjoy the more grittier ones, there are times a cosy one does just as well. This book fits the bill perfectly for a relaxing and enjoyable read that takes y......more

Goodreads review by Pheadra on August 19, 2018

This story is set in the 1920’s and revolves around the Camberwell family and the people both in their circle and on the periphery. It is amusing and romantic but also deals with two very real issues: homosexuality and post-partum depression. Central to the tale is “Blue” the younger daughter with a......more

Goodreads review by Gill on July 15, 2018

Tracy Rees is exceptional at creating unique, fascinating characters, so real they could step off the page. Their problems are not uncommon – for Blue, it’s finding the right husband; for Midge, learning to feel secure in her existing marriage; and for Delphine, escaping a brutal husband – but Tracy......more

Goodreads review by Marjorie on July 30, 2018

Darling Blue is, ostensibly, the tale of three disparate women who are brought together at the impeccable Richmond location of Ryans Castle. Just to clarify, this is Richmond in London, UK and not USA and Ryans Castle is not a castle but a rather plush upper middle class villa. Set in the 1920s, it......more

Goodreads review by Marloes on November 16, 2023

Londen, 1925. Blue Camberwell leidt een bevoorrecht en overwegend gelukkig leven, ze koestert haar hechte band met haar familie en vrienden, ze heeft ambitie, moderne en frisse denkbeelden en één grote droom: ze wil dolgraag schrijfster worden. Ze is totaal niet bezig met de liefde, maar de buitenwe......more

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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

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

I've so loved Darling Blue by Tracy Rees. Her writing is so fresh and exuberant and the characters so warm and lovely. It's a book full of sunshine, a real treat.

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

Darling Blue is a clever book that's a joy to read ... the drama rises by subtle, tiny increments until, at its climax, you have to remind yourself to breathe. These three women will stay with you for a long, long time author of The Last Day

There were so many things that captivated me - her always wonderful writing, the gorgeous 1920s world of Richmond she evoked so beautifully and the characters who jumped right off the page and were such a complete pleasure to spend time with

Completely delightful, I loved it and the 1920s setting is sublime. Tracy writes with a warmth and authenticity that draws her readers into the delicious world she has created. author of Her Mother's Secret

I thoroughly enjoyed escaping into the delicious effervescent world of Richmond in the 1920s. Tracy has such a lovely turn of phrase. Full of vitality and warmth, Darling Blue is delightful

It's a simply glorious read, one of the best books I've read in a very long time. Tracy's writing is so deep and wise and true. It captured me from the first word ... a truly stunning novel author of House of Shadows

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