Turning the Stones, Debra Daley
Turning the Stones, Debra Daley
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Turning the Stones

Author: Debra Daley

Narrator: Noreen Leighton

Unabridged: 13 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Heron Books

Published: 09/04/2014


Synopsis

Georgian England, mid-eighteenth century.

As a foundling the young Em Smith is brought to the Cheshire country home of the ambitious Waterland family, where she serves as a companion to their daughter, Eliza. But as they grow up, Em's position becomes uncertain and she is increasingly troubled by the mystery of her birth. When Eliza goes in pursuit of a husband and a fortune in London, Em finds herself implicated in a horrific crime and must flee for her life.

Her frantic escape takes her across country and onto the high seas, where she is at the mercy of the enigmatic smuggler, Captain McDonagh. But there is a more potent force drawing Emily on: a spirit whose presence she has felt all her life, and whose irresistible design - be it malicious or benevolent - will force her onwards to a distant shore. There she will confront the astonishing secret of her origins.

(P) 2014 WF Howes Ltd

About Debra Daley

Debra Daley was born in New Zealand and grew up in west Auckland in a family of Irish extraction. After graduating from the University of Auckland she was employed as a journalist and editor in London and then in Sydney. She also worked as a screenwriter and as a public health journalist in Auckland, while raising two sons. She subsequently lived in Ibiza, and London again, where she wrote her first historical novel, Turning the Stones. She now lives in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.


Reviews

Goodreads review by L on March 22, 2014

A richly romantic story that’s exquisitely wrought and thought provoking Ideal for fans of Rebecca and Fingersmith this beautiful book, encapsulates the heartfelt sincerity and powerful poignancy of one woman facing her fate. Amid the intricately detailed, interwoven plot that’s seeped in history is......more

Goodreads review by Suzanne (winterscribbler) on May 22, 2016

SPOILERS... Naturally Firstly, I love the title, especially since I always struggle with titles. The phrase, ‘turning the stones’, is evocative of the power of nature, as well as of paganism, folklore and old practises. What impressed me most about this novel was that it was so fabulously researched,......more

Goodreads review by Mary on June 26, 2019

I found TURNING THE STONES hard to get into, but I stuck with it. I was intrigued. The jumping backwards and forwards along the time line was disconcerting, but I understand why it was done. There is a major coincidence that just did not sit right with me. Too many unanswered questions too.......more

Goodreads review by Kristin on November 21, 2023

There is actually a plot there, however it is heavily covered in what can be described as rambling. 400 pages of what it feels like when an ADHD brain tries to tell a story. I am very familiar with having this kind of brain but it dosent make that enjoyable read.......more

Goodreads review by Andrea on February 02, 2018

3,5 stars. I found this a bit confusing as it jumps around in place and time. I liked the characters of Molly and the Captain, and I was glad that everything was explained and tied together in the end.......more