In their townhouse in Richmond, Blue and her family are as happy and as close as can be - well, on the surface at least.

But with the arrival of a young, destitute woman hoping to escape her abusive husband, they must finally confront the rifts that keep them apart. When they welcome Delphine into their home - and their hearts - they think it's for her benefit only. But what they don't realise is that she will bring them together in ways they never thought possible...

- Publisher: Quercus Publications,

A heartwarming tale of love, family and acceptance, <i>Darling Blue</i> is a simply gorgeous read...
A heartwarming tale of love, family and acceptance, <i>Darling Blue</i> is a simply gorgeous read...
Atmospheric and elegantly written, The Hourglass is an evocative story of 1950's Wales, filled with the in-depth historical detail that has become Tracy Rees's trademark - Lucinda Riley

The gorgeous, evocative cover promises much, the rich narrative within delivers more. Tracy Rees writes from the heart and with an obvious passion for her characters. With this, her third novel, her reputation as a writer who never disappoints, is sealed - Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The Letter

An enjoyable and intriguing read - Trisha Ashley

This moving tale has warmth and wisdom galore, and shows it's never too late for new beginnings - Psychologies

The Hourglass is a beautifully-crafted tale of the ebb and flow of love and friendship. Rees has skilfully interwoven all the joy and pain that comes with families, friends and lovers into a multi-layered story that won't let you go. Bittersweet, compelling and utterly engrossing, I couldn't put it down - Karen Swan, bestselling author of Christmas at Tiffany's

Tracy's writing is so fresh, original and authentic - Rosanna Ley

Emotionally resonating. I loved this book's strong sense of time and place - Leah Fleming

A sparkling and compelling mystery . . . captured our hearts from the very first page - Richard and Judy on Amy Snow
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781786486684
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Vendor
Quercus Publishing
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
42 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
576

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

Tracy Rees was born in South Wales. A Cambridge graduate, she had a successful eight-year career in nonfiction publishing and a second career practising and teaching humanistic counselling. She was the winner of the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller Competition and the 2015 LoveStories 'Best Historical Read' award.