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Ember Island

By: Kimberley Freeman
Narrated by: Jennifer Vuletic
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A compelling tale of two women separated by a century who discover long-buried secrets in an Australian manor house.

In 1891, Tilly Kirkland is reeling with shock and guilt after her tempestuous marriage ends in horrific circumstances. Fleeing to the farthest place she knows, Tilly takes a job on Ember Island in Moreton Bay, Australia, where she becomes the governess to the prison superintendent's precocious young daughter, Nell. Tilly knows she must keep the past hidden in order to start a new life, but she doesn't know that Nell is watching her every move and writing it all down, hiding tiny journals all over their rambling manor home.

More than 100 years later, best-selling novelist Nina Jones is struggling to complete her next book. A reporter asking questions about her great-grandmother sends Nina retreating to her family's home on Ember Island, where she hopes to find her lost inspiration somewhere in the crumbling walls. Though they are separated by years, both Tilly and Nina must learn that some secrets never stay buried, but what matters most is learning to trust your heart.

©2013 Kimberley Freeman (P)2018 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Heartfelt
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What a wonderfully narrated story. The conclusion left me wanting more. It would be amazing to have a sequel to this thoroughly enjoyable book.

Captivating

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Loved it, but got a bit lost at times when going from one time to another. took me out of the story.

Good.

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A Great story. I Couldn’t leave it alone. Loved the change from 1800s to modern day.

Fabulous

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book - Kimberly's writing is so visual and visceral that it so easy to imagine the characters and place, and connect with them. I very much enjoyed the narration, brought with warmth with a great diversity of voices.

Engaging!

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I loved it. The setting, characters and plots. I was totally involved with the main characters

brilliant

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I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Once I got going I couldn't stop listening. Beautiful narrator which can make or break a book. Lovely read :)

Very Enjoyable

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.