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This was a joy to read from the first page to the last...Romantic and quirky and beautifully written (Lovereading * ‘Shamelessly romantic tale set in Scotland with a blind woman…Her ability to ‘see’ )
through music is beautifully handled. A fascinating love story (The Bookseller * 'A story of love, music, and nature...very engaging...an enjoyable novel by a reliably good writer’ )
Adele Geras
through music is beautifully handled. A fascinating love story (The Bookseller * 'A story of love, music, and nature...very engaging...an enjoyable novel by a reliably good writer’ )
Adele Geras
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"A read for diehard romantics with a bent towards environmental issues."
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Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
This is not a ghost story. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Linda Gillard's third published novel has two marvellous settings, including a beautifully-created Edinburgh; and a wonderful, spiky, difficult heroine. I wanted to bang her head together with another character's a few times, but that was because I CARED about her! The supporting cast is wonderful and provides some giggles and sweet moments. The added dimension of describing a character's experiences without using visual imagery gives the book a depth and interest that the casual reader might not expect - wonderfully evocative. An excellent read and highly recommended.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
By turns funny, heartwrenching and heartstopping, this novel is never less than engrossing. To involve the reader so completely and convincingly in Marianne's story is a terrific achievement. Marianne is a wonderful heroine - and this is coming from a reader who usually wants to slap heroines within five pages. She's spiky, occasionally bad-tempered, endlessly angry for very good reasons, yet she's also resourceful, independent, emotionally mature and vulnerable. She's real. The gorgeous Keir is not more than a match for her - he's just a perfect match, and a perfect fit. As for Louisa and Garth, they're terrific. I loved this book - and I wasn't sure, right to the last chapter, how it would end.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Linda Gillard has done it again, in spades. Marianne is feisty and believable, refusing to be defeated by the many blows life has dealt her. Keir is another gorgeous Gillard hero, tough and all male, yet sensitive, - in more ways than one. With the feel and smells and sounds of Skye, who needs visual description? The plot was so exciting and scary I was afraid to read on towards the end, but was glad I had. There's a nice sub love story between Marianne's sister, Louisa, and Garth the reformed Goth too. A wonderful, truly romantic book, in every sense. I do hope it becomes the best-seller it deserves to be.
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Easy reading, well written and great story line
I was searching for books on astronomy when this popped up and as the first few pages were available to read, I read them - and then wanted to read the rest of the book (OK, this... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Kimsmum
She's done it again!
I've now read all of Linda Gillard's books, Star Gazing being the last one I read. It is yet another beautifully written, poignant book with characters that are so real they spring... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Susanne
Unusual but wonderful story
I downloaded this book to my kindle as I noticed that it had a five star rating. It is a wonderfully romantic book and very unusual. I couldnt put this book down. Read more
Published 1 month ago by welshjan
Something different
Time taken to read - 2 days
My Review
The book centers around 3 main characters, Marianne being the main one, her sister Louisa and Keir a stranger who... Read more
My Review
The book centers around 3 main characters, Marianne being the main one, her sister Louisa and Keir a stranger who... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lainy
star gazing
This was an odd little book and I didn't know quite what it wanted to be when it grew up. It was part romance, part magical realism and part writing experiment. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ali
perfect
Marianne Fraser has been blind since birth, was widowed young and is now facing a lonely future. Mariane is emotionally isolated. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Arnopp
Great read.....go on you know you want to
I read the third book from Linda (my signed copy). Again I loved it. I enjoy the way Linda writes. Writing from the way blind people imagine and deal with life was dealt with in a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by DE Will
Fantastic book!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, the first book I had read by this author. I thought the writing was wonderful and the characters became so real. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Andy B
Wow, what a book!
I had been recommended this book by a friend and read it over a weekend. I had only been given a vague idea about the story but I loved it and was fascinated by the authors insight... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. Mary Cotterrell
So disappointed
I loved "House of Silence", and after seeing this novel had 5 stars I was really looking forward to reading it. I was utterly disappointed. Read more
Published 7 months ago by T. Hartland
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