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Peacock Summer
Peacock Summer | Hannah Richell
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Two women who long for more, and a house that holds the key to their freedom...From internationally bestselling author Hannah Richell comes this compelling story of hidden secrets, forbidden love, and a mysterious old house. "A juicy mix of secrets and betrayals make The Peacock Summer by Hannah Richell a perfect holiday read."-- Good Housekeeping (UK)Two summers, decades apart...Two women whose lives are forever entwined... And a house that holds the dark secrets that could free them both.1955: At twenty-six-years old, Lillian Oberon is young, beautiful, and married to the wealthy and handsome Charles Oberon. She is also the mistress of Cloudesley, a lavish estate. But not long after her nuptials, she begins to feel her marriage is a sham. Like the exquisite objets d'art, curiosities, and treasures her husband collects, she is just another possession captured within the walls of the grand countryside manor. With a sister and young stepson in her care, Lillian has made peace with her unfulfilling marriage and fate--until a charismatic artist visits for the summer and makes Lillian re-examine the choices she's made. The present day: Having abruptly broken off her engagement, Maggie Oberon escapes to Australia, hoping that the distance will make her forget the mess she's made of her life. But when her beloved grandmother, Lillian, becomes ill, she must return to England and confront the past she ran away from. When she arrives at Cloudesley, she is dismayed to find the once opulent estate crumbling into decay. As Maggie scrambles to find a way to save the old property, she is unprepared to learn the dark secrets that have remained hidden behind the dark halls of Cloudesley. But within these walls also lies the key that could change its legacy--and Maggie's life--forever.
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Emma_PK
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I liked the double storyline of the Grandmother and granddaughter, both inextricably linked to the crumbling old family mansion in the English countryside. Romance, forbidden love, family trauma and secrets are all wrapped up in the story of one fateful summer. Short and sweet, definitely worth a read.

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Very reminiscent of Daphne Du Maurier's writing style of Rebecca with English Estate called Cloudesley, Family Secrets, and Forbidden Love. The Gardener in me sooo wants to walk the grounds of Cloudesley. Very intriguing. My only complaint was sometimes transitions between memories and current day were hard to grasp.
#lastreadofsummer 💖💕

mcipher What a pretty picture! 💗 5y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @mcipher Thank you! My tropicals are still putting on quite the show. We are having one of the hottest Septembers in Oklahoma history. 5y
mcipher It‘s nuts! Here in CT leaves are changing and falling but it‘s almost 80 degrees! Crazy! 5y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Last read of Summer. 💕💖
#covercrush #prettyinpink
#lastdaysofsummer

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kspenmoll
The Peacock Summer | Hannah Richell
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#justtherightbook #RJJulisBooksellers

I have subscribed to Just the Right Book offered by RJJulia Booksellers and have enjoyed each pick. This is my most recent #bookmail #justtherightbook.Has some mystery, a family saga, a crumbling English estate with secrets in its halls, prodigal granddaughter returning from Australia to care for her ill grandmother. Cooling off on my porch until the predicted thunderstorm to arrives.

Tamra Beautiful pic! 5y
Eggs Pot is gorgeous and matches the book 📚 5y
Crazeedi Sounds good!!❤ 5y
Suet624 Your pot and the book cover match so perfectly! Amazing! 4y
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Cathyloves2read
Peacock Summer | Hannah Richell

Something for us all to think about and live by: “You will never be as young or beautiful as you are today. Be bold. Seize the life that was meant to be yours. Make it magnificent.“

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TheBookHippie
Peacock Summer | Hannah Richell
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This peacock kept following me I couldn‘t figure out how to get it on the subway ...Bronx Zoo was a hit!!! Even bought books in the gift shop!

thegreensofa I love your photo! 😍❤️❤️ 5y
TheBookHippie @thegreensofa seriously blowing it up and framing it!! He was super close it‘s just my phone pic! 5y
thegreensofa I think you should! Especially so you don't forget him either hehe. What a darling! Xx 5y
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LauraJ Ooh! I‘ve been looking for a good vacation idea. The zoo is perfect! Thanks for sharing! 5y
Laughterhp I‘m so jealous. I want to go to the Bronx zoo so badly! 5y
Crazeedi Sounds like great fun!💖 5y
TheBookHippie @Laughterhp It was fun we spent 7 hours there. You can do more it was just tooooo hot to continue ! The reptile house was one of the best I‘ve ever seen, happy healthy animals. The nature walk was very pretty. 5y
TheBookHippie @LauraJ most helpful staff and clean zoo it was really fun. 5y
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BookNAround
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This book has the most gorgeous cover but it just isn‘t gripping me the way I‘d hoped. I do have to power through it though.

brit91 I agree the cover is beautiful and this is a beautiful picture!😍📚 5y
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VanessaCW
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This is such a lovely story! I love a dual timeframe tale and this one just gripped me from beginning to end. The interconnecting stories are wonderfully and seamlessly told. The descriptions are vividly depicted with some interesting, well drawn characters. A compelling and captivating story of love in all its forms, jealousy, courage and forgiveness. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended.

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margreads
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I have mixed emotions after finishing this book. I am really glad to have read the conclusion but sad to be saying farewell at the same time.

I love dual timeline books and this is a good example of why.

Such a good read. My favourite book this year so far

#aussieauthor #awwc

Joanne1 You sold me with the dual timeline bit. 6y
margreads @Joanne1 one of my favourite storytelling technique. This one was just straight forward but really well done 6y
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margreads
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Started a new #audiobook on the way into work this morning

#awwc #aussieauthor

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