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The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton

By: Anstey Harris
Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues
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 Grace Atherton has fallen out of love... and into life

Between the simple melody of running her violin shop and the full-blown orchestra of her romantic interludes in Paris with David, her devoted partner of eight years, Grace Atherton has always set her life to music.

Her world revolves entirely around David, for Grace’s own secrets have kept everyone else at bay. Until, suddenly and shockingly, one act tips Grace’s life upside down, and the music seems to stop.

It takes a vivacious old man and a straight-talking teenager to kickstart a new chapter for Grace. In the process, she learns that she is not as alone in the world as she had once thought, that no mistake is insurmountable, and that the quiet moments in life can be something to shout about …

For fans of The Keeper of Lost Things, The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton is the story of a woman who has her heart broken, but then puts it back together again in the most uplifting and exquisite way.©2018 Anstey Harris. All rights reserved (P)2018 Simon & Schuster, UK. All Rights Reserved. Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt

Critic Reviews

'I adored this book! Exquisitely crafted, it’s a compassionate, heart-wrenching and ultimately uplifting tale of Grace and David’s complicated love that will keep you turning the pages. Read it. Like some of Grace’s decisions, it’s an absolute triumph' (Fionnuala Kearney)
'As elegant and uplifting as a classical sonata, with added kick from its unforgettably quirky characters. I was both engrossed in and moved by this fabulous debut' (Catherine Isaac, author of You Me Everything)
‘This book was so different from anything I’ve read before… it was beautiful, uplifting and really taught me a thing or two about the world of stringed instruments… The characters are diverse, the setting beautiful and the subject matter unique’ (Fabulous Book Fiend)
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Cultured yet cruel, A tale about living in self condoned isolation with love, dedication and betrayal. Unfolding with the classical training and talent of a musician living a lie. With the limitations, angst and damage from loving someone who is committed elsewhere told by the protagonist who does not respect herself. The crisp narration suits this opus of a musician who learns to love herself.

Exquisite

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Really enjoyed this story .. fantastic narration. Not my usual choice but so glad I got this story

Surprisingly good

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This book is special. It is so rich in taking you into the character’s worlds of craftsmanship, sound, shape, music, love, loss and (most of all) friendship. Full of metaphors. Light but deep. You’ll feel sad it’s over.

Wonderful rich read I couldn’t put it down

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A lovely story, delicious in the telling and complete with a modern musical byline. Grace is an excellent heroine for modern audiences.

Delicious

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Well read story. Beautiful turn of phrase at times, but oh the main character is so insipidly wishy washy. She is all but dependent on her married partner. This depiction diminishes the redemptive joy of the story. Grace’s responses are just so obvious that she feels like a caricature at times.

Annoying main character

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A simple story well told.
Narration perfect and reflected the writer's nuances beautifully.
The instrument crafting not too heavily explained. Easy to understand.

Well Done

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Beautiful heart-warming story poeticly written, loved reading about the professional details in the craftsmanship of musical instruments.

Loved it

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Excellent storyline. Wonderful characters. Enjoyed this book from start to finish. Narrator did a fantastic job. Tried to rate her as 5stars but couldn’t get it to register. Great job. Highly recommend this book.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book.

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I wasn’t sure whether to get this but decided to give it a go based on reading some sort of comparison to Eleanor Oliphant.. As mentioned it is an easy read but for me no comparison with EO but I got a whole new appreciation for instruments and musicians.

An easy listen

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Beautifully read and carefully written story. The language is evocative and transports the listener. Descriptions of the instruments and the music are sublime. The story is a bit saccharine level and fairly predictable- but a nice escape and makes you feel good, which is not a bad thing during Covid lockdown.

Gentle and beguiling story of love, loss and discovery

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