Audiobooks by Juliet Greenwood

The Secret Daughter of Venice: An absolutely emotional and gripping World War 2 historical novel

"The paper is stiff and brittle with age as Kate unfolds it with trembling hands. She gasps at the pencil sketch of a rippling waterway, lined by tall buildings, curving towards the dome of a cathedral. She feels a connection deep in her heart. Venice. England, 1941. When Kate Arden discovers a secret stash of drawings hidden in the pages of an old volume of poetry given to her as a baby, her breath catches. All her life, she has felt like an outsider in her aristocratic adoptive family, who refuse to answer any questions about her past. But the drawings spark a forgotten memory: a long journey by boat… warm arms that held her tight, and then let go. Could these pictures unlock the secret of who she is? Why her mother left her? With war raging around the continent, she will brave everything to find out… A gripping, emotional historical novel of love and art that will captivate fans of The Venice Sketchbook, The Woman on the Bridge and The Nightingale."

Juliet Greenwood (Author), Hannah Curtis (Narrator)

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The Last Train from Paris: An absolutely emotional and gripping World War 2 historical novel

"For Iris, each visit to her mother in St Mabon's Cove, Cornwall has been the same - a serene escape from the city. But today, as she breaths in the salt air on the doorstep of her beloved childhood home, a heavy weight of anticipation settles over her. Iris knows she's adopted, but any questions about where she came from have always been shut down by her parents, who can't bear to revisit the past. Now, Iris can't stop thinking about what she's read on the official paperwork: BABY GIRL, FRANCE, 1939 - the year war was declared with Nazi Germany. When Iris confronts her mother, she hits the same wall of pain and resistance as whenever she mentions the war. That is, until her mother tearfully hands her an old tin of letters, tucked neatly beside a delicate piece of ivory wool. Retreating to the loft, Iris steels herself to at last learn the truth, however painful it might be. But, as she peels back each layer of history before her, a sensation of dread grows inside her. The past is calling, and its secrets are more intricate and tangled than Iris could ever have imagined. The year is 1939, and in Paris, France a young woman is about to commit a terrible betrayal… A beautifully written and addictively compelling historical novel about the terrible choices ordinary people were forced to make in the horrors of World War Two. If you loved The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network and The Nightingale, you will devour this book. What readers are saying about Juliet Greenwood: "This was fantastic! Perfect for a Kate Morton or Lucinda Riley hangover, this book will draw you in and won't let go until you've read the last page. This book was unputdownable - fascinating characters, excellent writing, and a plot that keeps you turning the pages. I loved every second of it.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I found myself reading chapter after chapter, unable to put it down. A first-time read by this author but certainly not the last." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "For readers of Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley, this book will be one of your favorites… A historical novel that will keep you reading until the end." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An absolutely brilliant read. I could not put it down…I loved how the war changed everyone and it was a gripping story... I really loved it. Cannot recommend it enough." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Did everything that I was looking for… it left me wanting to read more from Juliet Greenwood." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Juliet Greenwood (Author), Sarah Durham (Narrator)

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The Shakespeare Sisters: An emotional and absolutely unputdownable WW2 historical romance

"Four motherless sisters, raised by a distant father in a crumbling, ivy-choked country estate. A terrible war on the horizon that will tear an ancient family apart. Stratford-upon-Avon, 1940. Rosalind Arden, born into one of the oldest families in England, has grown up running wild through the walled gardens and secret passages of historic Arden House, known to have once been frequented by Shakespeare himself. But centuries of squandered wealth have left the family destitute, and Papa Arden plans to replenish the coffers by securing hasty marriages to the highest bidder for Rosalind and her sisters. Passionate and headstrong, Rosalind is quickly running out of ways to avoid this fate. But then war comes to England, and not even Arden House can remain untouched. As food shortages grip the villages and England is shrouded by black-outs, Rosalind is unexpectedly swept into the orbit of soft-spoken aspiring architect Guy Thompson… just weeks before he's sent to fight. Heartbroken, Rosalind knows she can't return to the golden prison of Arden. With little more than a leather-bound book of Shakespeare in tow - a secret bequest from her mother - she runs away to London. There, she throws herself into the war effort, photographing the heart-wrenching aftermath of the blitz - building a life for herself she never thought possible. Until death comes to Arden and Rosalind is called home to devastating news. With Guy having inexplicably cut contact and her father on the edge of ruin, Rosalind must choose between the life she has made for herself and saving her beautiful, broken Arden House, home to the man who has only ever tried to bend her to his will… A heartbreaking and unforgettable story full of mystery that will have you reaching for the tissues. Perfect for anyone who loves Fiona Valpy, Lucinda Riley and Dinah Jefferies. What readers are saying about Juliet Greenwood: "I really loved this book - I picked it up to read on a sunny afternoon in the garden and read it in a single sitting, swept away into the world the author created. This is my new favourite from this very talented author, and I recommend it most highly." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A story of female solidarity and friendship, brilliantly written… What I love about Juliet Greenwood's books is the way her fiction is set in the past yet feels so very contemporary. She creates stories around timeless issues that never fail to strike a chord, and her books quickly draw you in and are really hard to put down." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A truly lovely read." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Top-notch historical fiction in the tradition of Sarah Waters or Tracey Chevalier… This book is authentic historical fiction… Highly recommended… Not enough stars." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I adored this book from Juliet Greenwood, a wonderful heroine, a gorgeous landscape and a plot to carry you away." Faith Hogan, bestselling author of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club "Absolutely loved it' Heidi Swain, bestselling author of The Secrets Seaside Escape "This book is well written and so descriptive that you can imagine yourself there... I highly recommend this book it's a great read." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Juliet Greenwood (Author), Sarah Durham (Narrator)

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