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The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton

By: Anstey Harris
Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues
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Summary

 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 ofThe 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. Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt
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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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This book grew on me.
I spent the first quarter of it wanting to shake Grace to make her realise what an idiot she was. I didn't think I'd make it to the end, but then the story got a whole lot better.
I loved the cello references and the information about building and restoring them, I also really like the friendship between Grace, Nadia and Mr Williams.

It was well read by Tania Rodrigues and well worth a listen.

It grew on me.

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omg. This was the equivalent of the book you carry around under your nose until you've finished it. A fabulous story, visually stirring. True to life and moving. I loved it. Will now have to download all of Anstey Harris's other books before withdrawal sets in. Reader was perfect!

I just wanted to keep walking until the end

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I loved this book from beginning to end! A story of love, adversity and triumph, beautifully narrated by Tania Rodrigues.

Wonderful story

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This is a life affirming book.
Listening to it is an emotional rollercoaster as the amazing highs and horrendous lows of Grace’s life are unfurled. Sometimes I felt I knew what was coming next, but still I was shocked or thrilled as the detail was revealed by the story. Recommended.

Lovely listen.

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I had high hopes for this book given the other reviews. Perhaps I’m missing something but I found it to be very predictable, I lacked sympathy for Grace and the narratives regarding the instruments were frankly lengthy and boring. I had to really persevere to even complete it.

Predictable

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