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Palace of Tears

By: Julian Leatherdale
Narrated by: Ming-Zhu Hii
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 A sweltering summer's day, January 1914: the charismatic and ruthless Adam Fox throws a lavish birthday party for his son and heir at his elegant clifftop hotel in the Blue Mountains. Everyone is invited except Angie, the girl from the cottage next door. The day will end in tragedy, a punishment for a family's secrets and lies. In 2013, Fox's granddaughter Lisa, seeks the truth about the past. Who is this Angie her mother speaks of: 'the girl who broke all our hearts'? Why do locals call Fox's hotel the 'palace of tears'? Behind the grandeur and glamour of its famous guests and glittering parties, Lisa discovers a hidden history of passion and revenge, loyalty and love. A grand piano burns in the night, a seance promises death or forgiveness, a fire rages in a snowstorm, a painter's final masterpiece inspires betrayal, a child is given away. With twist upon twist, this lush, strange mystery withholds its shocking truth to the very end.©2015 Julian Leatherdale (P)2015 Bolinda Publishing Historical Fiction Fiction Revenge Heartfelt
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I enjoyed this story probably because I live in Leura and have been familiar with the Hydro Majestic hotel from my early childhood days. I have stayed there throughout my life and seen its ups and downs including the recent renovations. I thought the story which is centred around the family who owned it was a bit loose and could have been tightened up ... it was too drawn out. However, it was entertaining most of the time. I am glad I listened to it even thought the narration could have been better at times.

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