![]() I will be listening to more Pilcher on Audible. I can understand why this author is a favourite in Germany with many films having been made from her books. I tried reducing the speed via Settings however this sounded ridiculous. If I’m being picky, her Scottish accent isn’t great and I would have preferred the speed of the text to have been slower - at times I felt I was racing through the book when in fact this is a great book for relaxing. ![]() Hayley Atwell has a soothing voice and reads the story very well. It was lovely to listen to a story without swearing or descriptive love scenes. I also enjoyed the old fashioned feel of the book, set in a time before mobile phones and social media. Second Hand Books in English - FictionTitle: The Shell SeekersAuthor: Rosamunde PilcherCondition: PoorPlease also click on the appropriate box to add. The characters are well rounded and believable. I enjoyed the descriptions of the locations and the timeframes. When her grown children, especially Nancy and Noel, (the users), realize this painting is worth a fortune they each have an idea as to what Penelope should do with it. This painting was made by her father, and symbolized her unconventional life. Set in the 1980’s with flashbacks to the 1930’s and onwards. The painting called the Shell Seekers is worth a fortune. Well written family saga with astute observations of human characteristics and motivations. ![]() Easy listening, well written family drama ![]()
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