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The Stolen Marriage

A Gripping 1940s Historical Mystery

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The Stolen Marriage

By: Diane Chamberlain
Narrated by: Susan Bennett
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Step into the formidable world of The Stolen Marriage, an absorbing novel by Diane Chamberlain, painting a vivid portrait of love, betrayal, and uncertainty in a small town.

In 1944, Tess DeMello abruptly trades a promised future with the love of her life for a marriage shrouded in mystery with Henry Kraft in Hickory, North Carolina.

In a town tainted by racial animosity and the heavy burdens of war, Tess's new life is dominated by the enigmatic figure of her husband, Henry. As his inexplicably reclusive nature unfurls, unwelcome secrets emerge, causing Tess to reassess her hasty decisions.

Tess faces the cruel scrutiny of townsfolk following a local tragedy, fuelling fear and speculation. But when polio threatens her newfound home, Tess draws upon her nursing skills, defying Henry to serve her community.

As she unravels the mystery surrounding her husband and the town of Hickory, will she manage to save not only the lives of her young patients but also build a life for herself?

 20th Century Family Life Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Psychological Romantic Suspense
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Critic Reviews

A gripping and engrossing tale
Interracial relationships, Tess’s unbearable situation and the secrets Henry keeps all make for a tense, enthralling read. Diane Chamberlain’s gift for storytelling never fails
Twisty and smart (Heat on Pretending to Dance)
A gripping story of a girl's relationship with her father (Women & Home on Pretending to Dance)
[An] engrossing mystery (Hello! on The Silent Sister)
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This is my second Diane Chamberlain read. The first was brilliant; however, this one I didn't enjoy. I found that there was nothing keeping me interested. While the period of time and the situation was handled well, I found that there was no real arc to the story. I recommend going with another Diane Chamberlain novel, give this a miss.

Boring

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loved it. kept you guessing tbe next step and turn the story would take each time.

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