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The Start of Something Wonderful
- Escape to the Lakes, Book 1
- Narrated by: Rebecca Norfolk
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Escape to the Lakes with MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland!
‘A heartwarming story of true friendship, love and romance set in the gorgeous backdrop of the Lakes. A cosy hug of a read that left me feeling warm inside.’ Julie Caplin
Autumn Laine has lost her creative sparkle. After losing her grandad and her job as an illustrator in quick succession, she is at a crossroads in life and needs a break. Spending time with her parents in Paris, even in the artistic community of Montmartre, doesn't appear to be the answer.
So when her penpal, Rosie, invites her to stay in the Lake District, Autumn jumps at the chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of Paris. After all, where better to re-discover her creativity than the place which inspired her heroine, Beatrix Potter?
Arriving at the picturesque lakeside village of Willowdale, Autumn is swept up by the beauty and magic of the stunning landscape. Welcomed into the community with open arms, she slowly starts to feel like herself again as her creative instincts re-ignite.
But when she meets Dane, who has escaped to the Lakes for his own reasons, will Autumn's walls come down to let someone in again after so long? Or will the secrets of her past continue to hold her back?
A new beginning is a daunting prospect, but could it be the start of something wonderful too..?
Join million-copy bestseller Jessica Redland for a brand new series, full of love, friendship and community.
’I enjoyed a wonderful escape to the Lake District in this tale of loss, love and rediscovery.’ Gillian Harvey
'A heartwarming story set in a beautiful location... Love, friendship and the power of letting go are all covered in this gorgeous, beautifully written story.' Katie Ginger
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- Anonymous User
- 24-06-2024
Very real characters
Liked the setting that changes from big cities to the countryside Liked that even though the main character finds her happy there is plenty of scope for spinoffs
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- Juleen
- 11-12-2023
Not sure about this one …
Umm… I usually love her books but I found this one boring and hard to get into. I persevered to the end and it didn’t improve. Maybe it’s just me.
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- JS
- 02-08-2023
Another great story from Jessica Redland
I’ve enjoyed all of Jessica’s books and this was no exception. I hope The Start of Something Wonderful is the start of a wonderful new series from one of my favourite authors. It was beautifully narrated too.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-02-2024
Great story
Absolutely loved the storyline. Very interesting and captivating draws you in. Loved the way you were able to capture Beatrice Potter’s imagination through the whole story.
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- Amanda
- 29-12-2023
Captivating new series - I hope!!
Yet another beautifully written story, the description of the ending ‘gift’ absolutely brought it to life in my mind. Maybe that’s just my artist brain however I dearly want to see that in the flesh!!
I do hope this is just the start of something wonderful and we get to explore other areas and characters in this! So many possibilities! Rosie and her mum’s story from that side? Ettiene? The owner of the estate?? Oh the places it could go!
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- Claire Harrison
- 24-07-2023
Enjoyed
I really enjoyed this story with a few unexpected things a nice easy feel good listen.
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- Susan Broad
- 14-05-2024
Beautiful
A lovely easy listen with an enjoyable storyline and fairytale ending. Looking forward to the next one
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