Audiobooks by Dinah Jefferies

"A secret lies behind every door… The Dordogne, 1936 Amid tangled gardens and crumbling walls, Chateau Rousseau guards its secrets well. Pushing open its faded door, Thirza Caruthers arrives to care for her great-aunt. She's made a promise – unaware of what awaits. As the skies darken above Europe, the chateau begins to reveal its secrets: stories of forbidden love, devastating betrayal, and a child who vanished years ago. But in uncovering the truth, Thirza may lose herself forever. READERS LOVE THE LOST CHÂTEAU: ‘Dinah has a gift for storytelling’ ‘Lush, atmospheric, and beautifully written’ ‘Captivating’ ‘So cleverly written … Would definitely recommend!’ ‘A superbly written novel with all sorts of twists and turns!’ ‘Another heartstopping historical novel by Dinah Jefferies … Highly recommended’ ‘Highly recommended for fans of the author, historical fiction and a little mystery’ ‘A wonderful book with interesting characters’ ‘My favourite Dinah Jefferies novel so far … A fantastic page turner’"

Dinah Jefferies (Author), Genevieve Gaunt (Narrator)

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The Greek House

"***shortlisted for the RNA's Romantic Thriller of the Year 2026*** Can one house hold a lifetime of secrets? Corfu, 1930 The moment Thirza Caruthers sets foot on Corfu, memories flood back: the scent of jasmine, the green shutters of her family’s home — and her brother Billy’s tragic disappearance years before. Returning to the Greek house, high above clear blue waters, Thirza tries to escape by immersing herself in painting — and a passionate affair. But as webs of love, envy, and betrayal tighten around the family, buried secrets surface. Is it finally time to uncover the truth about Billy’s vanishing? –––––––––––––––––––– 'The Greek House is absolutely sumptuous. Dinah Jefferies at her best. I devoured every page of this stunning novel with enormous pleasure' Santa Montefiore ‘I was totally absorbed by this page-turning tale of love, loss and heartbreak in a troubled period of Corfu’s history. The island is beautifully evoked, the characters gloriously alive and passionate' Rachel Hore 'A powerful story … the women are strong and complex … this is Dinah Jefferies' best yet' Gill Paul"

Dinah Jefferies (Author), Genevieve Gaunt (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Tren nocturno a Marrakech

"El último libro de la arrolladora serie histórica de la autora número 1 en ventas del Sunday Times. Marrakech, 1966 En la oscuridad del traqueteante tren nocturno que atraviesa Marruecos, la estudiante Vicky Baudin busca la verdad sobre su misteriosa abuela, que dio a su padre en adopción décadas atrás. Clemence Petier vive en una kasbah en lo alto del Atlas, donde guarda celosamente su pasado. Mientras se prepara para recibir a una nieta desconocida, aparece alguien de su infancia que amenaza su identidad y su libertad. La Marrakech de los años sesenta es un imán para hedonistas y creativos, estrellas del rock y artistas. Pero cuando se produce un terrible asesinato, Vicky debe pedir ayuda urgente a su abuela, antes de que todos corran peligro. Sin embargo, Clemence esconde un oscuro secreto... Tren nocturno a Marrakech es una novela apasionante y dramática que da vida a la antigua ciudad de Marrakech, al desierto árido y salvaje y a las montañas que la rodean."

Dinah Jefferies (Author), Ana Conca (Narrator)

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Night Train to Marrakech

"‘The desert hides dark secrets…’ MARRAKECH 1966 Vicky Baudin steps onto a train winding through Morocco, looking for the grandmother she has never met. It’s an epic journey that’ll take her to the edge of Atlas Mountains – and closer to the answers she’s been craving all her life. But dark secrets whisper amongst the dunes. And in unlocking the mystery of Clemence’s past, Vicky will unearth great danger too . . . Five-star reader reviews for Night Train to Marrakech ‘A love story and a thriller all in one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Epic storytelling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly spellbinding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book to lose yourself in’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fabulous, heart-stopping read, absolutely unputdownable in places’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of mystery and drama’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Political tensions, murders and love, this book has them all….’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of twists and turns’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A historical novel, this is also a suspenseful thriller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Atmospheric, drew me into the souks of Marrakech’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a story of family, friendships, love and war’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A ‘gripping story of love, betrayal and danger’ Woman’s Weekly ‘An enthralling story’ Woman ‘An utterly atmospheric, gripping read that transports you to Marrakech . . . a real page-turner’ SUSAN LEWIS ‘A world of stunning beauty and extreme danger . . . Dinah Jefferies is at the top of her game’ GILL PAUL ‘A mouthwatering read, intense and emotional. I loved it. Its characters hooked me irresistibly and stole my heart . . . a wonderful, heart-wrenching tale of love, danger and bone-chilling secrets’ KATE FURNIVALL ‘’The seductive colours, sights, sounds and aromas of Marrakech, with a hidden, darker side, are so powerfully evoked that you are instantly transported there’ LIZ TRENOW ’A tense, thrilling story full of murders and mysteries . . . this atmospheric story will transport you to the heart of Morocco’ Daily Record"

Dinah Jefferies (Author), Juanita Mcmahon, Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - El palacio secreto

"Una hija rebelde 1923. Entre los antiguos muros de color miel de la diminuta isla de Malta, gente extraña se desliza entre las sombras y cualquiera puede comprar un nuevo nombre. Rosalie Delacroix huye de París para trabajar como bailarina en los clubes bohemios de sus sinuosas calles. Una hermana con un secreto 1944. Florence Baudin tiene ante sí una nueva vida después de escapar de la brutalidad de la guerra en Francia. Pero su madre, con la que apenas tiene relación, le hace una petición desesperada: que encuentre a su hermana, que desapareció años atrás. Una brecha entre generaciones Traiciones y secretos, mentiras y silencios penden entre las hermanas. Una desvaída última carta de su tía Rosalie es la única pista de Florence, la guerra es una barrera inamovible… y el tiempo se acaba."

Dinah Jefferies (Author), Ana Conca (Narrator)

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The Hidden Palace

"An island of secrets. A runaway. And a promise… A rebellious daughter 1925. Among the ancient honey-coloured walls of the tiny island of Malta, strangers slip into the shadows and anyone can buy a new name. Rosalie Delacroix flees Paris for a dancer’s job in the bohemian clubs deep in its winding streets. A sister with a secret 1944. Running from the brutality of war in France, Florence Baudin faces a new life. But her estranged mother makes a desperate request: to find her vanished sister, who went missing years before. A rift over generations Betrayals and secrets, lies and silence hang between the sisters. A faded last letter from Rosalie is Florence’s only clue, the war an immovable barrier – and time is running out… Praise for The Hidden Palace ‘Completely swept me away to another place and time. Dinah is the queen of sumptuous settings, transporting the reader effortlessly from chocolate-box Devonshire to the cabaret clubs of 1920s Paris and war-torn Malta. A marvellous, multi-layered story, populated with characters to really care for’ HAZEL GAYNOR ‘Dinah Jefferies wields her storytelling magic on the island of Malta . . . It’s engrossing and sensual, full of the heat of the Mediterranean sun’ GILL PAUL ‘Powerful, passionate and profoundly moving . . . this compelling mix of love and tragedy vibrates with warmth and pain, and captures the intense dislocation of war’ KATE FURNIVALL ‘Sweeping and sumptuous with a gorgeous described sense of place. A marvellous adventure’ TRACY REES ‘A richly atmospheric tale of grief, determination and hope’ Woman’s Own ‘True escapism’ Best Daughters of War hit #5 in the Sunday Times bestselling charts on 26th September 2021."

Dinah Jefferies (Author), Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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Daughters of War

"The first book in a brand new sweeping historical series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author. France, 1944. Deep in the river valley of the Dordogne, in an old stone cottage on the edge of a beautiful village, three sisters long for the end of the war. Hélène, the eldest, is trying her hardest to steer her family to safety, even as the Nazi occupation becomes more threatening. Elise, the rebel, is determined to help the Resistance, whatever the cost. And Florence, the dreamer, just yearns for a world where France is free. Then, one dark night, the Allies come knocking for help. And Hélène knows that she cannot sit on the sidelines any longer. But secrets from their own mysterious past threaten to unravel everything they hold most dear… The first in an epic new series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, Daughters of War is a stunning tale of sisters, secrets and bravery in the darkness of war-torn France… Praise for Daughters of War: ‘A wonderfully evocative and sensual writer’ Santa Montefiore, bestselling author of Here and Now ‘A warm and engrossing tale of passion and courage. I loved it’ Rachel Hore, bestselling author of A Beautiful Spy ‘Love, grief, abandonment, betrayal and secrets … I adored it’ Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Our Little Cruelties ‘A rich tapestry of courage, passion and family secrets beneath the dark shadows of war’ Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author of The Bird in the Bamboo Cage ‘A glorious page-turner … a novel to disappear into’ Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife"

Dinah Jefferies (Author), Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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The Separation: Discover the perfect escapist read from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Tea Planter’s Wife

"Brought to you by Penguin. A country at war with itself, a family divided and betrayed. . . Malaya, 1955. Lydia Cartwright returns from visiting a sick friend to an empty house. The servants are gone. The phone is dead. Where is her husband Alec? Her young daughters, Emma and Fleur? Fearful and desperate, she contacts the British District Officer and learns that Alec has been posted up country. But why didn't he wait? Why did he leave no message? Lydia's search takes her on a hazardous journey through war-torn jungle. Forced to turn to Jack Harding, a man she'd vowed to leave in her past, she sacrifices everything to be reunited with her family. And while carrying her own secrets, Lydia will soon face a devastating betrayal which may be more than she can bear . . ."

Dinah Jefferies (Author), Clare Corbett, Eleanor Bennett (Narrator)

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The Tuscan Contessa: A heartbreaking new novel set in wartime Tuscany

"Brought to you by Penguin. ONE WAR. TWO WOMEN. WILL THEY BE ABLE TO SAVE THE ONES THEY LOVE? A sweeping new novel from the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife In 1943, Contessa Sofia de' Corsi's peaceful Tuscan villa among the olive groves is upturned by the sudden arrival of German soldiers. Desperate to fight back, she agrees to shelter a wounded British radio engineer in her home, keeping him hidden from her husband Lorenzo - knowing that she is putting all of their lives at risk. When Maxine, an Italian-American working for the resistance, arrives on Sofia's doorstep, the pair forge an uneasy alliance. Feisty, independent Maxine promised herself never to fall in love. But when she meets a handsome partisan named Marco, she realizes it's a promise she can't keep... Before long, the two women find themselves entangled in a dangerous game with the Nazis. Will they be discovered? And will they both be able to save the ones they love? 'Dinah Jefferies has a remarkable gift for conjuring up another time and place with lush descriptions, full of power and intensity' Kate Furnivall 'A stunning story of love and loyalty in wartime' Rachel Hore 'Beautiful writing, wonderful characters, gripping story, and such a gorgeously evoked Tuscan setting - how I loved this! Such a perfect, immersive summer read!' Jenny Ashcroft 'A lush, fast-moving, gripping story that will keep you guessing till the last pages. A perfect summer read' Gill Paul 'It's so rich & the historical details so transporting. Reading this novel is like being swept into a wonderful movie' Eve Chase © Dinah Jefferies 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Dinah Jefferies (Author), Imogen Church (Narrator)

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The Missing Sister

"Penguin presents the audio book edition of The Missing Sister by Dinah Jefferies, read by Anna Bentinck. Belle Hatton has embarked upon an exciting new life far from home: a glamorous job as a nightclub singer in 1930s Burma, with a host of sophisticated new friends and admirers. But Belle is haunted by a mystery from the past - a 25 year old newspaper clipping found in her parents' belongings after their death, saying that the Hattons were leaving Rangoon after the disappearance of their baby daughter, Elvira. Belle is desperate to find out what happened to the sister she never knew she had - but when she starts asking questions, she is confronted with unsettling rumours, malicious gossip, and outright threats. Oliver, an attractive, easy-going American journalist, promises to help her, but an anonymous note tells her not to trust those closest to her. . . Belle survives riots, intruders, and bomb attacks - but nothing will stop her in her mission to uncover the truth. Can she trust her growing feelings for Oliver? Is her sister really dead? And could there be a chance Belle might find her?"

Dinah Jefferies (Author), Anna Bentinck (Narrator)

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The Sapphire Widow: The enchanting Richard & Judy Book Club pick

"Penguin Presents the audiobook edition of The Sapphire Widow by Dinah Jefferies read by Gabrielle Glaister. Ceylon, 1935. Louisa Reeve, the daughter of a successful British gem trader, and her husband Elliot, a charming, thrill-seeking businessman, seem like the couple who have it all. Except what they long for more than anything: a child. While Louisa struggles with miscarriages, Elliot is increasingly absent, spending much of his time at a nearby cinnamon plantation, overlooking the Indian ocean. After his sudden death, Louisa is left alone to solve the mystery he left behind. Revisiting the plantation at Cinnamon Hills, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn towards the owner Leo, a rugged outdoors man with a chequered past. The plantation casts a spell, but all is not as it seems. And when Elliot's shocking betrayal is revealed, Louisa has only Leo to turn to..."

Dinah Jefferies (Author), Gabrielle Glaister (Narrator)

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Before the Rains

"Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Before the Rains by Dinah Jefferies, read by Naomi Frederick. A gripping, heart-wrenching tale of love against the odds from the Number One Sunday Times bestselling author Dinah Jefferies 1930, Rajputana, India. Since her husband's death, 28-year-old photojournalist Eliza's only companion has been her camera. When the British Government send her to an Indian princely state to photograph the royal family, she's determined to make a name for herself. But when Eliza arrives at the palace she meets Jay, the Prince's handsome, brooding younger brother. Brought together by their desire to improve conditions for local people, Jay and Eliza find they have more in common than they think. But their families - and society - think otherwise. Eventually they will have to make a choice between doing what's expected, and following their heart. . ."

Dinah Jefferies (Author), Naomi Frederick (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Dinah Jefferies

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