Josie has never questioned her life in a South Yorkshire mining village. But everything changes when she meets Tommy from the neighbouring village. Tommy has been destined for a life underground since the moment he was born. But he has far bigger dreams for his future.
United by their desire for something better and by their fascination with the local gentry, Josie and Tommy become fast friends. Wealthy and glamorous, the Sedgewicks of Silvermoor inhabit a world that is utterly forbidden to Tommy and Josie. Yet as the new century arrives, the pair become entangled with the grand family, and discover a long hidden secret. Will everything change as they all step forward into the new dawn...?

- Publisher: Quercus Publications,

England, 1899. A new century is dawning, and two young friends are about to enter into a world of money, privilege and family secrets...
England, 1899. A new century is dawning, and two young friends are about to enter into a world of money, privilege and family secrets...
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
9781786486707
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Quercus Publishing
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
35 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
496

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.