The Art of Inheriting Secrets, Barbara ONeal
The Art of Inheriting Secrets, Barbara ONeal
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The Art of Inheriting Secrets

Author: Barbara O'Neal

Narrator: Stina Nielsen

Unabridged: 23 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 07/17/2018

Synopsis

When Olivia Shaw’s mother dies, the sophisticated food editor is astonished to learn she’s inherited a centuries-old English estate—and a title to go with it. Raw with grief and reeling from the knowledge that her reserved mother hid something so momentous, Olivia leaves San Francisco and crosses the pond to unravel the mystery of a lifetime.One glance at the breathtaking Rosemere Priory and Olivia understands why the manor, magnificent even in disrepair, was the subject of her mother’s exquisite paintings. What she doesn’t understand is why her mother never mentioned it to her. As Olivia begins digging into her mother’s past, she discovers that the peeling wallpaper, debris-laden halls, and ceiling-high Elizabethan windows covered in lush green vines hide unimaginable secrets.Although personal problems and her life back home beckon, Olivia finds herself falling for the charming English village and its residents. But before she can decide what Rosemere’s and her own future hold, Olivia must first untangle the secrets of her past.

About Barbara O'Neal

Barbara O’Neal is the author of eleven novels of women’s fiction, including How to Bake a Perfect Life and The Lost Recipe for Happiness. Her award-winning books have been published in a dozen countries, including France, England, Poland, Australia, Turkey, Italy, Germany, and Brazil.Barbara lives in the stunningly beautiful city of Colorado Springs with her beloved, a British endurance athlete who vows he’ll never lose his accent.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brenda on September 22, 2018

Too many loose ends The premise of the story was great. However, I wish the author has spent more effort weaving the story together than she did describing every nuance of food Olivia came in contact with. Who was Olivia's father? Why didn't he help her mother? What was the big deal with Samir's firs......more

Goodreads review by Heidi on March 14, 2020

2.5 Strong premise and opening, and then the author proceeds to tell us a whole lot rather than show us. And tell us and tell us. All I keep thinking is— Kate Morton light. I really liked all of her characters, the storyline and setting but it just retains a touch too much soap opera-ish elements tha......more

Goodreads review by DJ on August 07, 2018

Favorite Quote: Life had washed me here on this strange errand. Maybe the best thing to do was to just let it show me what it had in mind. My Review: This was my first exposure to the clever and stealthy genius of Barbara O’Neal, and I was quickly hooked by her thoughtful and surreptitious storytelling......more

Goodreads review by Tina on May 16, 2021

This started out really strong for me. An American girl's mother dies and she inherits an old crumbling English country manor. She has no idea of her mother's gentry background or the circumstances as to why her mother left England so long ago. I loved the setting of this book. I loved the idea of i......more

Goodreads review by Jeanne on July 25, 2018

This story spoke to me like none other this year. I had the feeling of being a friend to live through all that was happening in the life of Olivia, everything so clearly described that I was actually there. Barbara O'Neal incorperated, wonderfully, a lot of passions of mine making reading an experie......more

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