The Peacock House, Kate Glanville
The Peacock House, Kate Glanville
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The Peacock House
Escape to the stunning scenery of North Wales in this heartwarming tale of love and family secrets

Author: Kate Glanville

Narrator: Lissa Berry

Unabridged: 11 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/09/2021


Synopsis

'STARGAZING is the story of a happy family plunged into an unexpected drama: it's poignant, warm, and unpredictable. I enjoyed it hugely.' JULIE COHEN
'A warm and touching family drama exploring serious issues like family breakup, domestic abuse and falling for the right person. Moving.' LAURA WILKINSON
'Beautiful . . . with heart' TRACY REES

1943
Evelyn dreams of escaping Vaughan Court and the loveless marriage that led her there. Then, at the height of the Second World War, a single moment changes her life and tethers her to the house for ever.

2016
Decades later, life has given as much as it has taken from Evelyn. Although a bestselling author, Evelyn still cannot escape the painful hold of the past.

Aspiring journalist Bethan hasn't been back to Vaughan Court since she was a little girl. But the opportunity to interview her grandmother's oldest friend - the Evelyn Vaughan - leads her back to North Wales. As Bethan learns about Evelyn's life, she realises the ghosts of the grand house are yet to be laid to rest. And soon she's determined to uncover the secrets hidden within . . .

Kate Glanville returns with a poignant and heartwarming story of love, family and friends, set in the stunning scenery of North Wales. Perfect for fans of Rosanna Ley, Karen Swan and Santa Montefiore.

Readers love Kate Glanville's captivating novels:

'This is a wonderful, entertaining and gripping read that I cannot recommend enough *****' Reader Review

'A lovely heart-warming story, could not put down *****' Reader Review

'The best book I've read all year *****' Reader Review

'An enchanting and captivating novel *****' Reader Review

(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

About Kate Glanville

Kate Glanville was born in West Africa to Irish parents. She now lives with her three children in rural West Wales. For many years she has practised as a successful ceramic artist supplying tiles and tableware to many leading shops and galleries around the world. From childhood she has been passionate about writing stories.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tigs_bookcase on May 25, 2022

Rating:🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Title: 🦚The Peacock House🦚 Author: Kate Glanville Genre: Contemporary Fiction Format: Print Copy Publisher: Headline Accent Publication date: 09/09/21 Ad|PR Gifted Description Escape to the stunning scenery of North Wales in this poignant and heartwarming tale of love and family secrets. 'The Pe......more

Goodreads review by Emma on May 21, 2022

I seem to be discovering quite a few new authors over the past several months and Kate Glanville is the latest. She writes in the historical fiction genre and The Peacock House is her newest novel. It’s told in the dual timeline format which I always love and I found this to be an entertaining read......more

Goodreads review by Julie on June 28, 2022

Rating: 4.5 Stars Fans of Kate Morton and Santa Montefiore will be completely dazzled by Kate Glanville’s beguiling tale of forbidden passion, devastating secrets and the ties that bind: The Peacock House. Evelyn Vaughan dreams of escaping the claustrophobic confines of Vaughan Court once and for all.......more

Goodreads review by Sue on May 25, 2022

Without a doubt I am going to read this book again and recommend it to so many people! So many things I adore - historical, dual timeline, amazing writing, loveable characters and so much emotion. This book is perfect for anyone who loves a family saga and lives a good page turner. I didn’t want to......more

Goodreads review by JB on October 12, 2023

Another beautiful, intricate and absorbing story from this author. She makes strong, endearing characters that you end up really caring about. Nothing is obvious or inevitable, so you're never sure how things will turn out, but by the end I was a happy wreck! Sad to finish it, as I'll have to wait f......more