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Magnolia House [Kindle Edition]

Pauline Barclay (Author)

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Length: 232 pages (Contains Real Page Numbers)
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When Jane Leonard gave half of her house to her only son, little did she realise that within twelve months, she would be forced to sell the home she had lived in for nearly five decades.

The choice for this action was not hers, but the events that led up to her handing over fifty percent of Magnolia House paled by comparison to what happened after the ink had dried on the documents that named the new owners.

As Magnolia House is put on the market for sale, love and betrayal, hopes and dreams and ultimately family loyalty will affect the lives of all of those who become involved

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 324 KB
Print Length: 232 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0755211618
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language: English
ASIN: B00480OQJO
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Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #91,598 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Magnolia House - A Must Read! 10 Mar 2010

By Audrey Hawkins

Format:Paperback

Magnolia House is a beautifully crafted novel - a story to tug heart strings with characters you will really believe in. Through circumstances beyond her control, Jane Leonard is forced to sell the home she has lived in for years, a house she jointly owned with her only son. Her future looks uncertain, but as we all know, fate works in mysterious ways - as Jane is about to find out.

A lovely book - well worth buying.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Money well spent 24 Nov 2009

By pacioli

Format:Paperback

I bought the book for my wife Carol.

She informs me that the book is a very good "read" and intriguing.

Further- that she avidly turned each page-anxious to see what happened next.

Having bought a good book for her; I am now in her good books!

Money well spent indeed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic book 17 Nov 2009

By Mrs. Nicola Harris

Format:Paperback

This book should be on everyones christmas list, I could not put it down. It is a perfect read with a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of wine. It is very cleverly written, the characters feel like friends and you really do share in the ups and downs of their lives including their tears andlaughter. I couldnt wait to see what would happen next. Paulines attention to detail is fantastic she is a very talented writer and all I can say is please hurry up with the next book!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read 10 Nov 2009

By J. Richmond

Format:Paperback

I brought the book Magnolia House for my wife she has throughly enjoyed reading it. Once she started reading it she found it very hard to put it down, could not wait to see what happened next. Was not disappointed a lovely read. Hope there is a follow on for me to buy for her.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good first write 2 Oct 2009

By Susan Beveridge

Format:Paperback

Magnolia House is a nice, easy read - just right for curling up on the sofa with your favourite chocolate or wine - and like chocolate and wine, goes down very well! You'll find humour, sadness and a sense of wellbeing when you finish the book and if you enjoy it like I did will want to find out what happens next, roll on the sequel.

I might be a bit biased about this book especially as the front cover is a photo of my house!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely, easy to read and heartfelt 23 Aug 2012

By Beeshon

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This was a lovely, snuggly novel. And Pauline illustrates how a novel can be a page-turner without having to be action-packed. Magnolia House was, however, absolutely bursting at the seams with emotions--from those that come with the grief of death to those that come with the joy of birth and everything in between. All poignantly and skilfully intertwined in this very enjoyable book.

Having signed over half her house to her son, Ben, widowed Jane Leonard suddenly finds herself with no option but to sell her beloved Magnolia House--her home for many years--when Ben's wife insists on claiming the value of his share. It's a home where Jane has experienced love and happiness and, sadly, more than a human being's fair share of tragedy. Her efforts to put prospective buyers off comes to an abrupt end when Sally and Steve Bingley fall in love with the property and are determined to be undeterred by Jane's tactics in order to pursue their desire to open their very own B&B in this perfect house.

Misunderstandings, coincidences, kindness, and fate all play an important role in the future of the wonderful cast of characters: some pathetic ones, some tragic ones, some infuriating ones, some amusing ones--all varied and very credible. It's said that anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person through a chain of six people, and Pauline brings this into play in this book--albeit in the same little village!

I love Pauline's style. This is a delightful book that's wonderfully easy and effortless to read, straightforward, yet expressive and heartfelt. It brings a smile to your face and not just because of the sometimes gentle humour.... Read more ›

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Tale 15 Nov 2011

By L. Holdway

Format:Kindle Edition

A delightful tale of people interconnected with the selling of a house. Jane Leonard is forced to sell her family home, the estate agents are so kind and helpful (not like the ones I have met) the future buyer and the others in the chain intertwine as the story develops. These characters are lovely and I admit to having a few tears whilst reading this book. It is one I would recommend.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written with warmth and understanding 12 Nov 2011

By Love Reading Love Books

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Jane Leonard has lived in Magnolia House for over fifty years and after tragedy hits her, not for the first time, she finds herself being forced to sell her beloved family home. A rift has developed between Jane and her daughter-in-law which seems to be growing by the day. A rift borne out of heartbreak, words unspoken and assumptions, as is so often the case in families and which has been written with real sentiment. The novel follows the relationship between Jane and her daughter-in-law and through the sensitive writing, I found myself willing these two women to try and resolve their differences.

The novel also follows the ripple effect the sale has on those further down the property chain, who themselves are having to make a new start for reasons outside of their control. Their lives becoming inter-linked, friendships formed and bonds made.

Magnolia House is a gentle story told with real warmth and understanding of human nature, the good, the bad and the often misunderstood. I found myself really drawn into the lives of the characters, Pauline certainly makes you feel that you know them so well, each with their own personality and traits. A great deal of emotion flows through the book and you can't help but empathise with each and every character as their story unfolds.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A house full of memories.

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Loved this book from begining to end, characters were superb especially Jane Leonard.

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Published on 26 Jun 2010 by deeb

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This was a wonderful story and a thoroughly entertaining read so much so, that i couldnt put it down and read it in the day, great charachters that you really connected with, went... Read more

Published on 26 May 2010 by Mrs. M. Finnie

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Bought this as a holiday read to take to Croatia. Glad I did. Weather was lousy but the book didn't disappoint. Read more

Published on 17 May 2010 by Mrs. S. C. Dyer

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Great, fab ,wonderful read was up well into to night reading, To be honest i did not want it to finish.loved it so so much cant wait for next book to come out . xxx

Published on 16 May 2010 by Mary Abina Coughlan

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