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The House of Now and Then

By: Jo Dixon
Narrated by: Falon Ryan
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You should leave the past in the past ... or should you? A vividly told, jaw-droppingly twisty and wholly engaging story about the consequences of discovering the truth. For fans of Sally Hepworth, Nicola Moriarty and Adele Parks.

Olivia is hiding from vicious media and online scrutiny in a remote Tasmanian house when an unknown man knocks on her door, seeking Pippa, a woman who once lived there. His father, Jeremy, has died, leaving behind a letter for the unknown woman. Olivia wants to help, but can she risk revealing her own sordid past and exposure to the world once more?

Thirty years earlier, bohemian wild-child Pippa and her best friend Jeremy spend a perfect summer in the house. Pippa falls deeply in love with local boy Leo, and they begin to plan a life of adventure together, much to the displeasure of his conservative and controlling family. One night Leo leaves the house to confront his parents ... and is never seen again.

As Olivia is drawn into solving the mystery, the unexpected and tragic story of Pippa, Jeremy and Leo is slowly uncovered. At the same time, a path to reclaiming her own life opens, if only she has the courage to take it.

'This intriguing, decades-long mystery combines endearing but flawed characters, deadly secrets, and a deliciously twisty plot' Sarah Barrie

©2023 Jo Dixon (P)2023 W. F. Howes Ltd
Crime Thrillers Domestic Thrillers Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Mystery
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This is the verbal form of a Friday night chick flick, complete with a version of Hugh Grant.

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Really liked this book. Had a couple of different story lines going. Some good plot twists. Captivating.

Great story line with good narrative

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This was a very enjoyable listen with a lot of twists and turns. I look forward to hearing more from this author.

Great story

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Well written and kept moving. Could not put it down. The ending was satisfying but sad.

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I greatly enjoyed this book. The characters were real and the plot of the story kept my interest.

Great storyline

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Thoroughly recommend, great characters, interesting plot twists and turns and just when I thought I had guessed the ending...I hadn't!

Absolutely Fantastic Yarn

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fantastic story. romance to rate. didn't pick the ending until the last chapter. loved it.

the house of now and then

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What a wonderful debut. Will keep an eye out for more books by this author!

Loved it

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Great story, it kept me on the edge of my seat, and I am happy with the ending. I'm really enjoying Australian novels, and the narration was perfect. I don't even know what the other Jo Dixon book is about but that's where my next credit is going. I do wonder about the character of Lena, though. Are there actually people like that in the world? She was the only character I had trouble believing. But maybe I'm just sheltered. Anyway - well done, Jo Dixon - I loved your book!

Finished this book in 2 days, loved it!

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A stunning, thirty year saga full of family secrets and their unexpected consequences. An intriguing story wonderfully narrated.

When the past isn’t even past.

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