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The Shell Seekers (Paperback)

by Rosamunde Pilcher (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 672 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks; New edition edition (6 Jun 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340752467
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340752463
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 17,756 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Review
'Her genius is to create characters you really care for' (Daily Express )

'The novel beguiles because of Pilcher's warmth, sincerity and easy, undemanding prose' (The Sunday Times )

'Pilcher's storytelling skills are serene and beguiling' (The Times )

'A wonderful, not-to-be-missed novel that is destined to provide many hours of pleasurable reading' (Woman and Home )

'Whether she is being poignant, wry or perceptive, Rosamunde Pilcher is always gentle' (Woman's Realm )

'It is never too soon to discover Rosamunde Pilcher' (Good Housekeeping )

''This is storytelling at its best . . . A long satisfying read which would enhance any holiday (Today )

'A beautiful, haunting story . . . that will tug at your heartstrings' (Prima )

'A huge, warm, saga . . . A deeply satisfying story written with love and confidence' (Maeve Binchy in The New York Times Book Review< )

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Artist's daughter Penelope Keeling can look back on a full and varied life: a Bohemian childhood in London and Cornwall, an unhappy wartime marriage, and the one man she truly loved. She has brought up three children - and learned to accept them as they are.



Yet she is far too energetic and independent to settle sweetly into pensioned-off old-age. And when she discovers that her most treasured possession, her father's painting, The Shell Seekers, is now worth a small fortune, it is Penelope who must make the decisions that will determine whether her family can continue to survive as a family, or be split apart.

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4.9 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A never forgotten read!, 10 Jun 2005
By E. Gammons "Eric" (Spalding, South Lincs United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Read this when it was first published in 1987. Read it on holiday. It left a huge impression on me and I am now buying it again for my 18 year old daughter to read. I will read it again when she's read it. I know she'll love it, it's one of those books that lives with you. I can still recall the happiness I got from reading it - we all love Cornwall and go there on holiday - my daughter feels an empathy with the place - must be in her genes!! This is a 'must read' for all young (or old) girls.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, 23 Sep 2005
I read this book because it was in the Big Read top 100, I wasn't really expecting to like it to be honest. But I did. It tells the story of Penelope Keeling, her children and also contains flashbacks to the past, where we learn of her lost love. This book managed to stir up different emotions in me, switching between liking and hating particular characters. At the beginning I really liked Olivia, but towards the end she began to annoy me, and as greedy as Nancy and Noel were, I found myself almost on their side.
I'd recommend this to anyone, I found myself wanting to know what happened and got through it in only a few days.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, 26 Aug 2006
By Ms. KE Pearce - See all my reviews
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This was one of my mothers and grandmothers favourite authors and as a sulky teenager I found it difficult to get into. However now a mature?! mid twentysomething I could not put it down! A beautifully written story that takes you through such a range of emotions relating to family life. Also being a cornish family ourselves it was something we could all relate to!! A definate must for everyone's book shelf. I can't wait to start her next one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly good read
This is the first Rosamunde Pilcher I have read. I cannot wait to read more. The characters came to life on the page and was an amazing travel through good times and sad. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, memorable, vivid, encapsulating!
I absolutely LOVED this book. It's so beautifully written with such vivid and true to life detail and imagery that I don't understand why this novel is not more widely read. Read more
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I first read this book way back in 1987 when it first came out and have just now re-read it - 21 years later and it still is an amazing read. Read more
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