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    The Guardian of Secrets

    Written by Jana Petken

    Narrated by Gemma Dawson

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    About this audiobook

    After fleeing from an abusive husband accused of murder, Celia Merrill becomes embroiled in a Spanish Civil War.



    Celia's two sons march under opposing banners, whilst her twin daughters take different paths; one to the Catholic Church and the other to the battlefields. And in the shadow of war, a sinister villain from the past resurfaces with the sole purpose of destroying the entire family.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Audio
    Release dateDec 27, 2016
    ISBN9781515985549
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    • 5/5
      This was one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. I would classify it more as literature (rather than novel), given the historical events the author writes describes so well. Petkin has woven a story that captures the reader and won’t let go until you reach the last page. While longer than most books I read, I found myself eager to get back to the story every evening when work was done. You will travel from the early 20th century on a journey that spans one-hundred years to 21st century 2012. The family story takes place in both England and Spain, during two world wars and the Spanish Civil War, capturing the horror and heartbreak of those conflicts. Petkin has written a book that I will revisit again and again and won’t soon forget. I will tell everyone I know who, like me, loves well-written historical fiction. A fabulous story written from the heart.