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The Lives She Left Behind [Hardcover]

James Long (Author)
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Publication Date: 27 Sep 2012

In a Somerset village, a teenage boy confronts a teacher with a story he should know nothing about. The boy's impossible knowledge uncovers memories Michael Martin has done his utmost to forget - and soon propels him into danger.

As Martin confronts his past once more, three girls arrive in the village of Pen Selwood, one of them drawn by an ancient instinct to find a man called Ferney.

Her actions reignite a love story, an instinct that cannot be broken, irrespective of the hurt and danger it brings to those around them...

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  • Hardcover: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Quercus (27 Sep 2012)
  • Language: Unknown
  • ISBN-10: 1780875320
  • ISBN-13: 978-1780875323
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.4 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 194,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'engaging time-slip love story ... Definitely one for fans of The Time Traveller's Wife' The Bookseller.

'Romantic, heart-breaking and gripping, this is a worthy successor to satisfy the many fans of the original' Woman's Weekly.

'an engrossing well-written novel with some excellent characters and gripping moments' Choice.

'It is a haunting thought-provoking story ... an excellent read' New Books.

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In a Somerset village, a teenage boy confronts teacher Mike Martin with a story he should know nothing about. The boy's impossible knowledge of a woman called Gally, the woman Mike was once married to, uncovers memories Martin has done his utmost to forget - and soon propels him into danger. As Martin confronts his past once more, three girls begin a journey that will change one of their lives for ever, as she becomes drawn by an ancient instinct to find a man called Ferney, and realises she has loved him for all time. She can do nothing but follow her heart, irrespective of the hurt and damage it brings to those around them... The Lives She Left Behind is spellbinding historical fiction and a love story that has waited a long time to be told.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Warm Welcome back to Gally and Ferney 25 Sep 2012
By Senora Riccio
Format:Hardcover
I read 'Ferney' a couple of years ago and the story, the setting, its premise, the characters and the idea of two souls spending every lifetime finding their soul 'mate' stayed with me. I couldn't forget how Gally and Ferney found and loved each other, then lost and loved and found again in their never-ending existences.

So, I was thrilled to find that a sequel had been published 'The Lives She Left Behind' and completely devoured it within a matter of days.

What I enjoyed about the sequel was the fact that it could have been read as a stand-alone as the back story from 'Ferney' is delivered and cleverly woven into the fabric.

Having spent a good few years of my own life in the West Counrty I absolutely loved the scenes James Long describes and at every historical event, I was transported back with Gally and Ferney as they witnessed so many landmarks of our green and (not always so) pleasant land.

I would URGE everybody to read these books. I can't tell you how much joy they gave me to read. I often pass 'Ferney' around to my friends and now I shall do the same with 'The Lives She Left Behind'. Brilliant.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it... 15 Oct 2012
By jaffareadstoo TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
In The Lives She Left Behind, James Long has continued the story he began in Ferney and has brought up to date the story of star crossed lovers who transcend time. This sequel cleverly interweaves a modern day love story with the memory of past lives, whilst at the same time ties up the loose ends which were left hanging at the end of Ferney.
This sequel works on all levels, the narrative flows well and the energy of the story in reuniting Ferney and Gally seems more focused and purposeful. The pain of their togetherness is palpable and all consuming, and yet there is almost a sense of homecoming in this conclusion, which is made all the more poignant by the effect their relationship has on those around them. The use of cleverly constructed peripheral characters helps to move the story along, so that it becomes more of an observation about the consequences of relationships rather than a history lesson.
Whilst it is possible to read this book with no prior knowledge of Ferney, the author does an admirable job of explaining the whys and wherefores, in my opinion it is better to enjoy the story from the beginning. This sequel always needed to be written as the ending to Ferney left many questions unanswered, but now, for me, there is a real sense of completeness, as all the pieces of the puzzle finally slip into place.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally Mr. Long! 4 Oct 2012
By Frootface
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I had waited so long to read this sequel to Ferney and now, having finished it, I realise we had to wait in order for the time lines to work.

I was delighted to find that this book has characters from one of James Long's other books, Silence and Sorrows, (which I loved too) and Bobby is also mentioned, but of course the characters I wanted to be reacquainted with were Gally and Ferney.

In The Lives She Left Behind, I think it was Ferney who said he knew little about the history as is documented in history books, his is the history of the people who lived through those times, who knew little of far off wars and Kings and Queens, but what happened in their own corner of the country. I absolutely love the history parts of both books - I find it fascinating to imagine how life would have been then and James Long paints the pictures perfectly. I still find myself thinking how astonishing it much have been and how life changing when clocks were erected and time began to be measured and how the loudest man-made sounds were from the black smith's hammer.

I can't say much more for fear of spoiling it but if you loved Ferney you won't be disappointed.

Thank you Mr Long - I loved it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
Couldn't put it down, a really good read. I did relise there was a book before this so reading it this after! But you don't need too as the second was great on its own.
Published 12 days ago by H E Gosbee
4.0 out of 5 stars a fine read
16 year old joanna and her two friends set of for an archaeolgical dig. Wont say no more dont want to spoil plot. this is an nice and easy read.
Published 1 month ago by bookmoviefanatic
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Not quite as good as Ferney but a page turner non the less. For all who wanted to know what happened next...
Published 1 month ago by mm
3.0 out of 5 stars Ties it all in a bow - but not as good as Ferney
Again; hats off to James Long for the local historical research.

Very please that a sequel was written for this as Ferney finished on such a cliffhanger but it was very... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pebbles59
5.0 out of 5 stars A great sequel to Ferney!
Am only just beginning to read this book after reading Ferney( and couldn't put that book down!) a MUST read for everyone!!
Published 2 months ago by kathleen bassett
4.0 out of 5 stars A fitting sequel
An enveloping read... I don't need to use seventeen more words to say what I want here, thanks Amazon Amazon.
Published 2 months ago by AmaZick
5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't wait for the sequel
I struggled with the historical stuff in Ferney, but couldn't wait for the sequel - especially as Gally's baby was a girl! A friend of mine gave up reading Ferney. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. C. M. Hilton
4.0 out of 5 stars The hero you love to hate
I bought this book because of the wonderful cliffhanger at the end of Ferney. I must say that I enjoyed this book a lot even though I disliked the "hero" from page one of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by L. M. Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Great read, couldn't put it down, lovely end , , satisfying sequel, great characters, loved it ,loved it loved it
Published 3 months ago by kate nutting and toby
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb...
Since reading Ferney I have hoped there would be a sequel so I was thrilled to spot this on Amazon. Read it in days, sometimes in the wee small hours. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J Dove
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