The Echo of Old Books
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Vanessa Johansson
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Steve West
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Sarah Zimmerman
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By:
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Barbara Davis
About this listen
A novel about the magical lure of books and summoning the courage to rewrite our stories by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Keeper of Happy Endings and The Last of the Moon Girls.
Rare-book dealer Ashlyn Greer’s affinity for books extends beyond the intoxicating scent of old paper, ink, and leather. She can feel the echoes of the books’ previous owners—an emotional fingerprint only she can read. When Ashlyn discovers a pair of beautifully bound volumes that appear to have never been published, her gift quickly becomes an obsession. Not only is each inscribed with a startling incrimination, but the authors, Hemi and Belle, tell conflicting sides of a tragic romance.
With no trace of how these mysterious books came into the world, Ashlyn is caught up in a decades-old literary mystery, beckoned by two hearts in ruins, whoever they were, wherever they are. Determined to learn the truth behind the doomed lovers’ tale, she reads on, following a trail of broken promises and seemingly unforgivable betrayals. The more Ashlyn learns about Hemi and Belle, the nearer she comes to bringing closure to their love story—and to the unfinished chapters of her own life.
©2023 Barbara Davis (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.Listeners also enjoyed...
Critic reviews
“[The] dueling timelines, packed with twists and turns, should appeal to fans of Kate Atkinson’s Life After Life and Taylor Jenkins Reid’s The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.”—Booklist
“The author’s ability to present two different, but related, heartbreaking stories inside her own novel and keep all the voices distinct is so impressive. The fascinating characters and the beauty of the writing pull the reader in…Highly recommended.”—Historical Novels Review
“Delightful! …very satisfying. Barbara Davis endings usually are!”—Midwest Book Review
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- Pip Cross
- 27-07-23
Beautiful story
I enjoyed going back and forth between perspectives at first and enjoyed the convergence of the storylines.
A little predictable but well written and thoroughly enjoyable.
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- user
- 11-05-23
An engaging listen
An interesting story with intertwining perspectives and family shenanigans across generations. I found myself listening far longer than I had intended!
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- Rachel Berrios
- 14-12-23
Beautiful story
I loved every bit of this book and the narration is excellent. The story is interesting with unexpected turns and the characters are all very real.
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- Dee
- 13-11-23
The Echo of Books
This book wasn’t one of my favourites. But you might enjoy it more so see what you think.
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- Kenneth Thomas Preen
- 01-04-23
Good Story but disappointing for me
I purchased this because the write up intrigued me but unfortunately it did not impress me.
The story was good but I could not relate or care for the characters. I felt no empathy or sympathy for their story, baring in mind this is only my opinion.
The story was well written and both the narrators were excellent but I was disappointed.
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- Helly
- 02-11-23
Very satisfying
What a fantastic job each of the narrators did! I really felt I knew each character, and journeyed with them as the story wove around them. A satisfying novel with a satisfying ending
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- Hazel Porter
- 01-04-24
fantastic plot
for once a book that I could not guess the end ...had me gripped to the end
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- Carmski
- 13-01-24
Beautiful
It’s a well written & beautiful story, loved it. Loved the narrator. A love story that keeps giving.
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- Mrs K R Hodge
- 09-05-23
Brillant
Loved this book didn't want it to end struggled in the beginning with the narration, I didn't quite like the accents wondered if I should have read it instead . I am glad I didn't and gutted that it is now finished beautiful love story.
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- Cailleach Eilidh
- 28-10-23
Gripping
A wonderful tale of love, misunderstandings, heartbreak and hope.
The narrators are excellent, really bringing the characters alive.
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