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The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill

Tales From Ivy Hill, Book 1

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The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill

By: Julie Klassen
Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki
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The lifeblood of the Wiltshire village of Ivy Hill is its coaching inn, The Bell. But when the innkeeper dies suddenly, his genteel wife, Jane Bell, becomes the reluctant owner. Jane has no notion of how to run a business. However, with the town's livelihood at stake and a large loan due, she must find a way to bring new life to the inn.

Despite their strained relationship, Jane turns to her resentful mother-in-law, Thora, for help. Formerly mistress of The Bell, Thora is struggling to find her place in the world. As she and Jane work together, they form a measure of trust, and Thora's wounded heart begins to heal. When she encounters two men from her past, she sees them - and her future - in a different light.

With pressure mounting from the bank, Jane employs innovative methods to turn the inn around, and puzzles over the intentions of several men who seem to have a vested interest in the place. Will her efforts be enough to save The Bell? And will Thora embrace the possibility of a second chance at love?

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Wasn't expecting much but really enjoy the book! It's female-character but without shoving feminism - it's nicely done. And without it all being about finding love for a change. Good broad range of characters (which I could follow without getting too lost as I do get distracted whille listening). Happy with voice and performance, and how the text is delivered - pauses where needed.
I can picture this being a TV series which I would watch, in the style of BBC's Pride & Prejudice.

Female led with class

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a real work of fiction from a real writer.
no 'fillers', just a well planned and absorbing 17 hours of pleasure for the price of one of those other historic romances thinly written.

wonderful story for 17 hours

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loved all the characters and it is beautifully narrated and portrayed could not put in down

mysteries

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lovely story, relaxing. thought provoking. sorry that it ended. wandering what happened next. Good listen.

lovely story, relaxing to listen to

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A truly moving story from beginning to end, so well written and performed! I could have happily continued to listen to the story had it been double the lenth. I'm quite sad it has ended but look forward to the following stories.

Never wanted it to end

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