The Summer House, Marcia Willett
The Summer House, Marcia Willett
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The Summer House

Author: Marcia Willett

Narrator: June Barrie

Unabridged: 8 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2012

Synopsis

Matt's mother kept all his childhood memories in a small box, amongst the many photos of Matt as a child. But something about those photos has always puzzled Matt. Is that really him? Why does he not remember those clothes and toys? And where, in the photos, is his sister Imogen? Imogen, meanwhile, is living with her husband and their baby in a rented cottage. Ever since her childhood she has loved the Summer House, a charming folly in the grounds of a beautiful and ancient house on Exmoor, and now they have the chance of buying it. But the Summer House provides the key to the strange and tragic secret which has affected Matt's whole life.

About Marcia Willett

Marcia Willett’s early life was devoted to the ballet, but her dreams of becoming a ballerina ended when she grew out of the classical proportions then required. She had always loved books, and a family crisis made her take up a new career as a novelist—a decision she has never regretted. She lives in a beautiful, wild part of Devon with her husband, where she loves to be visited by her son and his young family.

About June Barrie

June Barrie has appeared in over eighty productions at the Bristol Old Vic, including playing Marina in Uncle Vanya, Mrs. Alving in Ghosts, Mrs. Conway in J. B. Priestley’s Time and the Conways, and the title roles in Driving Miss Daisy and Stevie. She has extensive experience on radio in plays and serials, while her television credits include Close Relations, Coasting, Seduction, and the BAFTA-nominated Dual Balls.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen on June 09, 2023

The first couple of pages of this book didn't grab me, but I chose to stick with it. (That is very unusual for me these days, but, if you are a fan of Rosamunde Pilcher and Maeve Binchy, you will probably understand why I decided to hang in.) I was charmed by the characters and the setting and event......more

Goodreads review by Gina on July 23, 2024

A wonderful, mini-family saga with a Rosamunde Pilcher flavor! The Summer House was interesting from start to finish. I was immediately charmed by all of the characters, but especially by Lottie (who has a slightly mystical presence) who was my all-time favorite person in this novel. She reminded me......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on September 19, 2011

The first couple of pages of this book didn't grab me, so I set it aside for a couple of weeks. Once I got into the story, however, I was charmed by the characters and the setting and finished the book quite quickly. The central plot contains a mystery that I didn't find very mysterious; it includes......more

Goodreads review by Peggi on August 18, 2024

I liked this book. Willett created interesting characters, people I would like to meet. The mystery seemed more of a sub plot, I wished it had been more developed and resolved with a stronger ending. But all in all it was an enjoyable read!......more

Goodreads review by Mo on September 04, 2023

This was due back to the library before I had a chance to finish it... and I just don't care. It wasn't holding my interest anyway. Audiobook June Barrie - Narrator Duration: 08:21:16 Listened up to 22:22......more

Quotes

“Like Rosamunde Pilcher and Maeve Binchy, Willett creates such fully dimensional characters that readers feel as if they should phone or e-mail them to keep in touch.” Rocky Mountain News, praise for the author

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