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The House by the Marsh

By: William Blyghton
Narrated by: Martin Reeve
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One morning just before lunch, Caroline stopped breathing. Bereft and alone, a small madness fell upon William. Fleeing to his flat in London, he locked himself away and grew a beard. Some months later, whilst reluctantly attending a dinner party, William saw her, and felt that perhaps providence had plans for him after all. Jennifer, however, saw things differently. Later, and quite by chance - although nothing is by chance - William came to live in Suffolk, in the house by the marsh, and here a sense of ease slowly enveloped him. With each ebbing of the tide, his madness seemed to diminish. And yes, Providence did have other plans for him, plans which set tongues wagging in the village. But some saw the deep sadness that William carried, and they opened their arms to him, challenging preconceptions of love, friendship, and community. The House by the Marsh by William Blyghton lays bare the almost taboo subjects of grief, love and hope for men and women in their later years. With humour and compassion the author peels back the defensive layers of apparent competence to reveal a vulnerable humanity, and shows the miraculous effect of love in all her guises.

©2017 Panacea Books (P)2022 Panacea Books Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction

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Credit to the Narrator also but I loved the writing style of Mr Blyghton. This isn;t a criticism but some times reminded me of a Peter and Jane Book.. Simple repetition especially with the character Mary. I could really imagine the house and the beach and its written about such a beautiful part of England. I will look out for further parts, Very much enjoyed this book

Wonderfully written and Fully Emersive

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Beautiful story , very evocative. I guess it helped that Suffolk has a special place in my heart. Great narration as well. I hope the other two in the series will be on audible too.

loved it, loved it, loved it

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Thoughtful, provocative, unique… what a story of bravery. Will stay with me long after I finished listening.

Highly recommended

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A weak storyline but quite descriptive so easy to imagine the place and the characters. The narration was calm and pleasant.

Good Narration

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Not sure what the point is here.
we're told the protagonist is researching and working on a new type of civilisation where love is the focus of life not material things and yet he's loaded, has country house in Essex, a flat in Marylebone, then rents an obviously exclusive property in Suffolk together with hired help. This seems to be completely out if touch with his goals.
He's suffering from grief and loneliness yet his children can't be bothered to visit him.

beautiful written, if not a tad indulgent and the narration is the best part.

it would have resonated more and been relatable if the protagonist was not such a privileged freeloader.

Middle class struggles of a man with too many houses, selfish children and to much time on his hands.

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