Ember Island
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In 1891, Tilly Kirkland is reeling with shock and guilt after her tempestuous marriage ends in horrific circumstances. Fleeing to the farthest place she knows, Tilly takes a job on Ember Island in Moreton Bay, Australia, where she becomes the governess to the prison superintendent's precocious young daughter, Nell. Tilly knows she must keep the past hidden in order to start a new life, but she doesn't know that Nell is watching her every move and writing it all down, hiding tiny journals all over their rambling manor home.
More than one hundred years later, bestselling novelist Nina Jones is struggling to complete her next book. A reporter asking questions about her great-grandmother sends Nina retreating to her family's home on Ember Island, where she hopes to find her lost inspiration somewhere in the crumbling walls.
Though they are separated by years, both Tilly and Nina must learn that some secrets never stay buried, but what matters most is learning to trust your heart.
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Audiobook review I would give it 4,5 stars if possible. The young and very naiv character of Tilly evolved nicely but took a few steps back and I thought for myself (more than once) WHY? This was my second book of the author. At the start I thought: Okay, it might not be as good or entertaining as „Lighthouse Bay“ but after a while (about 1 hour into listening) it finally clicked. As known from the other book the author concentrates on the „backbone the days“-story and that’s fine by me. In this book I found myself wondering why there even was a modern time storyline, but that’s my opinion. Overall a great story, nicely told and entertaining to listen to. Will have a look for the other audiobooks.
Description
In 1891, Tilly Kirkland is reeling with shock and guilt after her tempestuous marriage ends in horrific circumstances. Fleeing to the farthest place she knows, Tilly takes a job on Ember Island in Moreton Bay, Australia, where she becomes the governess to the prison superintendent's precocious young daughter, Nell. Tilly knows she must keep the past hidden in order to start a new life, but she doesn't know that Nell is watching her every move and writing it all down, hiding tiny journals all over their rambling manor home.
More than one hundred years later, bestselling novelist Nina Jones is struggling to complete her next book. A reporter asking questions about her great-grandmother sends Nina retreating to her family's home on Ember Island, where she hopes to find her lost inspiration somewhere in the crumbling walls.
Though they are separated by years, both Tilly and Nina must learn that some secrets never stay buried, but what matters most is learning to trust your heart.
Book Information
Posts
Audiobook review I would give it 4,5 stars if possible. The young and very naiv character of Tilly evolved nicely but took a few steps back and I thought for myself (more than once) WHY? This was my second book of the author. At the start I thought: Okay, it might not be as good or entertaining as „Lighthouse Bay“ but after a while (about 1 hour into listening) it finally clicked. As known from the other book the author concentrates on the „backbone the days“-story and that’s fine by me. In this book I found myself wondering why there even was a modern time storyline, but that’s my opinion. Overall a great story, nicely told and entertaining to listen to. Will have a look for the other audiobooks.