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The Silent Tide

By: Rachel Hore
Narrated by: Gerri Halligan
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Summary

Rachel Hore's intriguing and suspenseful new novel magnificently connects the very different worlds of two young women, who are linked by their individual quests for truth, love and happiness.

When editor Emily Gordon commissions an account of the great English novelist Hugh Morton, she finds herself caught between Morton's formidable widow, Jacqueline, and the charming biographer, Joel Richards. What is the secret buried in Morton’s past?

One winter's day in 1948, a chance meeting for Isabel Barber leads to a fascinating career in publishing. But when she meets charismatic young debut novelist Hugh Morton the professional becomes passionately personal...

©2013 Rachel Hore (P)2013 W F Howes Ltd

Critic reviews

"Engrossing, surprising and thoroughly readable." (Santa Montefiore)
"A beautifully written and magical novel about love, life and family." (Cathy Kelly)

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Fascinating story

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book which I have also read. It was one of those anomalies where I couldn’t wait to get to the end, but didn’t want it to finish. The all important narration was excellent.

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Brilliant story

Really enjoyed this story. Interesting characters one really empathised with.
As usual with Geri Halligan fabulous narration.
This is my second book by Rachel Hore. Will be getting another one.

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Strong holiday read set in 50s and present day

At leas in this book there is a valid reason for the two time periods. Set In the world of publishing it deals with a writer and his female editor and then the writer's biographer and his editor 60 years later, moving the story on with justification. The two main protagonists are the female editors, budding career girls with shades of Lynn Barber and Shirley Conren then and chit lit now. But this isn't chit lit, the setting in the world if publishing gives it an intellectual edge, just enough to give the novel extra depth. Enjoy, it's a page turner

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Can do better

Having enjoyed reading two of Rachel Hore's other books I was looking forward to this listen as a change amongst my thrillers. Gerri Halligan didn't do too badly but, for me, she was fighting something of a losing battle. We are introduced to the stories of two women, one from the 1940's one contemporary, both in publishing - but I cannot see that either of them were particularly on any form of quest for the truth, love or happiness (publishers blurb). Had I been a man in their lives I would have found them both immensely irritating and indeed I would go so far as to say that their characters seemed so far off beam I wouldn't have been surprised to have found them created by a man rather than a woman. Rachel Hore is a good writer and this plot had potential - but this time round its not been fully realised. I even foresaw the twist at the end. Having said that it was not an unpleasant listen and I never once thought about stopping before the end. I shall look forward to Rachel Hore's next which I hope will be back up to scratch.

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Past and Present Together

Would you consider the audio edition of The Silent Tide to be better than the print version?

I always enjoy listening to the narrator, they move so easily into the different characters, but I enjoy print as well.

What other book might you compare The Silent Tide to, and why?

To most books which are set in one era, Rachel Hore has a knack of using the past and the present to bring together the story.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The end I think, when Isabel had made a new lift for herself, but I enjoyed all of it, really. I have to listen to Rachel's stories as often as I can.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes when Isabel was bullied by Hugh's mother and hostiled for not being able to look after her baby.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait until the next book is released

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A compelling story

I loved this book,and found the transition between chapters of Emily and Isabel easy to follow. Isabel I think was a bit of a lost soul and I felt for her. Liked both characters and the narration was great. Quite sad it's finished, with a surprising ending.co

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Fantastic!

Totally loved this book, it held just the right amount of mystery and intrigue. Grabbed my attention from the first page. Going now to find more books by this author.

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Very enjoyable!

I enjoyed this very much and the narrator did a great job with the different voices I thought.

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Very Enjoyable

Nicely draw characters and an intriguing plot that keeps you interested all the way along.

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A must read story

A most engrossing story. I loved it. It suited me from start to finish. No disappointing ending but plausible and felt real. The whole book felt real. The characters felt real. It was an honest story. My deepest thanks to the author for giving me so much pleasure.

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