The Sea Gate, Jane Johnson
The Sea Gate, Jane Johnson
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The Sea Gate

Author: Jane Johnson

Narrator: Jayne Entwistle, Barrie Kreinik

Unabridged: 11 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/18/2023

Synopsis

“I need your help getting Chynalls in order so I can stay in my own house. Come down right away!”After the death of her mother, Rebecca is sorting through her empty flat. Starting with the letters piling up on the doormat, she finds an envelope postmarked from Cornwall. In it is a letter that will change her life forever. A desperate plea from her mother’s elderly cousin, Olivia, to help save her beloved home.Rebecca arrives at Chynalls to find the house crumbling into the ground and Olivia stuck in hospital with no hope of being discharged until her home is made habitable.Though slightly daunted, Rebecca sets to work. But as she peels back the layers of paint, plaster, and grime, she uncovers secrets buried for more than seventy years. Secrets from a time when Olivia was young, the Second World War was raging, and danger and romance lurked round every corner …

About Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson is a novelist, historian, and publisher. She has written for both adults and children, including the bestselling novel The Tenth Gift.

About Barrie Kreinik

Barrie Kreinik is an actor, singer, playwright, and voice-dialect coach based in New York City. Her audiobook narrations have earned an AudioFile Earphones Award. A graduate of the Brown/Trinity MFA acting program, she is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tina on June 01, 2022

3.5 STARS This is a story told in a dual time setting. It's one of my favourite styles to read. One story is in present day and revolves around Becky who has just lost her mother. She has been going through some difficulties in her own life as well. As she is cleaning out her mother's belongings she......more

Goodreads review by Karren on June 18, 2021

Rebecca's mother Jenny has recently passed away, while clearing out her flat she finds a pile of unopened mail and she discovers a letter. It was sent to her mum by a distant older cousin living in Cornwall some months ago, her name is Olivia Kitto and she asked for Jenny to help her. Becky decides......more

Goodreads review by Rainz on June 04, 2020

Many thanks to Net Galley, Head of Zeus publicatons and Jane Johnson for a chance to read and review this wonderful book. I am huge fane of dual-time stories, the magical weaving of 2 different time lines bringing the past and present to collide with secrets, mystery, family dynamics, and of course i......more

Goodreads review by DJ on June 21, 2020

Favorite Quotes: Estelle swore in vehement French, which Olivia mentally noted down for future use. She still did not believe there had ever been a Mr. Ogden. And if there had been he was probably, judging by his offspring, a hobgoblin. The long mirror on the inside of the wardrobe door throws my image......more

Goodreads review by Dana on November 10, 2020

This fascinating story is told in alternating timelines by two women. Rebecca who has recently lost her mother and Olivia, her mother's elderly cousin whos letters were discovered while clearing out her mothers home. From here Rebecca sets off to Cornwall to give the news of her mother's passing in......more

Quotes

“A gem of a novel.” Toronto Star

“A beautifully written story of two women’s courage.” New York Journal of Books

“Rebecca restores more to Olivia than merely a house while reclaiming her own sense of worth and purpose in the process.” Library Journal (starred review)

“An irresistible epic history of one family in Cornwall, England…Johnson’s powers of description evoke the setting’s living history and brings it to brilliant life. This sweeping saga is a must-read.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Atmospheric setting, fast-paced dual narrative, and vividly eccentric characters…it’s also an unflinching look at racism and sexism in England during the Second World War, a bittersweet love story and a tribute to unexpected courage under fire…[A] lushly rendered world.” Shelf Awareness

“Full of secrets and passion, with two strong heroines, this book satisfies every need. It’s utterly romantic and page-turningly exciting.” Katie Fforde, #1 London Sunday Times bestselling author

Awards

  • Indigo Pick
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