The Peacock House

by Kate Glanville

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'The Peacock House is emotional, lyrical, glamorous and laugh-out-loud funny in places. Perfect!' TRACY REES Perfect for fans of Rosanna Ley, Karen Swan and Santa Montefiore, Kate Glanville's heartwarming and escapist story of love, family and friends, set in the stunning scenery of North Wales, has been richly praised: 'Poignant, warm, and unpredictable' JULIE COHEN 'A warm and touching family drama. Moving' LAURA WILKINSON 'A perfect page-turner' REBECCA F. JOHN 'I absolutely loved this show more book' AMAZON REVIEWER 'A fantastic story of love, family, war and relationships . . . a perfect read' AMAZON REVIEWER ________________ 1943 Evelyn dreams of escaping Vaughan Court and the loveless marriage that led her there. Then, at the height of the Second World War, a single moment changes her life and tethers her to the house for ever. 2016 Decades later, life has given as much as it has taken from Evelyn. Although a bestselling author, Evelyn still cannot escape the painful hold of the past. Aspiring journalist Bethan hasn't been back to Vaughan Court since she was a little girl. But the opportunity to interview her grandmother's oldest friend - the Evelyn Vaughan - leads her back to North Wales. As Bethan learns about Evelyn's life, she realises the ghosts of the grand house are yet to be laid to rest. And soon she's determined to uncover the secrets hidden within . . . ________________ FIND OUT WHY EVERYONE LOVES KATE GLANVILLE'S CAPTIVATING NOVELS: 'A wonderful read - I completely lost myself in this story *****' Reader Review 'I never could have anticipated how much I would LOVE this book! *****' Reader Review 'This is a wonderful, entertaining and gripping read that I cannot recommend enough *****' Reader Review 'A lovely heart-warming story, could not put down *****' Reader Review 'The best book I've read all year *****' Reader Review 'An enchanting and captivating novel *****' Reader Review show less

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The Peacock House

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Fiction and Literature, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance
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823.92Literature & rhetoricEnglish & Old English literaturesEnglish fiction1900-2000-
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