The Echo of Old Books, Barbara Davis
The Echo of Old Books, Barbara Davis
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The Echo of Old Books

Author: Barbara Davis

Narrator: Vanessa Johansson, Steve West, Sarah Zimmerman

Unabridged: 13 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/28/2023

Synopsis

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.

About Barbara Davis

Barbara Davis is the Amazon Charts bestselling author of eight novels, including The Keeper of Happy Endings and The Last of the Moon Girls. She spent more than a decade as an executive in the jewelry business before leaving the corporate world to pursue her lifelong passion for writing. Originally a Jersey girl, Barbara has lived in Florida, North and South Carolina, and New Hampshire. She has recently returned to Florida with her newly retired bubby, Tom, where she is currently working on her next book. For more information, visit www.barbaradavis-author.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shelley's Book Nook

My Reviews Can Also Be Found On:Twitter - Amazon- Storygraph - The Book Review Crew Books are the quietest and most constant friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient teachers. —Charles W. Eliot When this title became available on NetGalley I couldn......more

Goodreads review by Karen

“I have always imagined that closing a book is like pausing a film midframe, the characters frozen in their halted worlds, breath held, waiting for the reader to return and bring it all back to life – like a prince’s kiss in a fairy tale.” – Ashlyn Greer I wanted to start my review with this quote fr......more

Goodreads review by Marilyn (not getting notifications)

The Echo of Old Books was the first book that I have had the pleasure of reading by Barbara Davis. It was a beautifully written and heartwarming story. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book but I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. It was written in a duel time......more

Goodreads review by Tiffany

The Echo of Old Books started STRONG- I thought it might be five-star book. The premise was fantastic, the writing was beautiful, and the love story was touching. But as it went on, those stars dropped off, all the way down to two stars. I won’t put the book’s blurb here because you can read that fo......more

Quotes

“[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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