Tracy Rees

Winner of the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller Competition. 'A sparkling and compelling mystery. Amy Snow captured our hearts from the very first page' Richard and Judy. Abandoned on a bank of snow as a baby, Amy is taken in at nearby Hatville Court. But the masters and servants of the grand estate prove cold and unwelcoming. Amy's only friend and ally is the sparkling young heiress Aurelia Vennaway. So when Aurelia tragically dies young, Amy is devastated. But Aurelia leaves Amy one last gift. A bundle of letters with a coded key. A treasure hunt that only Amy can follow. A life-changing discovery awaits... if only she can unlock the secret.

Amy Snow

In gorgeous Hopley Village twinkly lights are going up, snow is falling and the delicious smell of gingerbread is in the air. Will two broken hearts find their happily-ever-after this Christmas? Thirty-year-old Holly Hanwell's life is almost perfect - she loves her cosy little house in Hopley Village with its yellow front door and cute window seat, and adores teaching at the village school. Although she's secretly nursing heartache after her ex-boyfriend dropped the bombshell news he was leaving her to have a baby with someone else. Now the most wonderful time of year is approaching but Holly doesn't really feel like celebrating... Until she bumps into Edward, the handsome but troubled-looking single father of her newest pupil. He's moved to Christmas House, at the edge of pretty Hopley, to give his eight-year-old daughter Eliza a fresh start after his wife abandoned them three years go. Sheltering from the snowy weather in the warm village café, they bond over delicious mugs of hot chocolate, topped with cream and sprinkles. Despite the attraction between them, Holly knows she needs to protect her already fragile heart and she's determined NOT to fall in love this Christmas. But holiday magic works in mysterious ways and Holly and Edward's paths seem to cross more frequently - present shopping, the annual carol service and the children's nativity show. Just as Holly realises her feelings are growing for kind but complicated Edward she discovers a secret from his past which makes her question everything she thought she knew. Can Holly trust Edward? And will their December romance be over before it's begun? Or will this be a Christmas to remember? Curl up with this magical, feel-good Christmas read! Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Sarah Morgan and Carole Matthews. Readers love Tracy Rees: 'WOW! What a fantastic read. It was sheer bliss to read every page... such an uplifting read, one of the best books so far this year. I could not put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow. I absolutely loved this book. Read it in one sitting, could not put it down... this will delight and warm your heart... Tracy Rees's finest book yet.' Bobs and Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I LOVED this book! It is such a feel-good read with lots of heart... I finished the book this morning with a little tear in my eye... this book was pure joy!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Utterly charming... The two main characters were completely believable and I was rooting for them both to find the happiness they needed and deserved... such a fabulous read. I'm not ashamed to say that I had a little tear in my eye when I finished!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Simply magical and marvellous and let me escape as I devoured it in one day. A warm and heartfelt book... a pure tonic of a read... A little book of pure joy.' The Book Jotter, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An Absolutely Unputdownable Christmas Romance

The Little Christmas House

Spellbinding historical fiction from the bestselling author of Amy Snow. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Tracy Chevalier and Dinah Jefferies.

The Rose Garden

Som nyfødt ble Amy etterlatt i snøen for å dø, men funnet av den rike arvingen Aurelia Vennaway som reddet livet hennes og ga henne navnet Amy Snow. Hun får ingen kjærlig oppvekst, men hun og Aurelia er nære som søstre. Stort blir sjokket da Aurelia dør bare 23 år gammel, og Amy blir kastet ut av herskapsboligen og må klare seg selv. Men en dag mottar hun en pakke som inneholder en stor sum penger og et brev fra Aurelia. Brevet avslører at hun har holdt noe skjult for Amy, en hemmelighet som vil endre livet hennes for alltid. Omtalen er utarbeidet av BS.

Mysteriet Amy Snow

Die Reise der Amy Snow

Timglaset

Dans le quartier huppé de Hampsead, Mabs Daley est engagée comme dame de compagnie chez Abigail Finch et espère ainsi pouvoir subvenir aux besoins de sa famille. Elle devine cependant rapidement que la riche demeure dissimule de terribles secrets. Selon les dires de son mari, sa nouvelle patronne serait malade mais les rumeurs lui font entendre une tout autre version.

Le manoir aux roses

Winner of the UK’s Richard & Judy Search for a Bestseller Competition, this page-turning debut novel follows an orphan whose late, beloved best friend bequeaths her a treasure hunt that leads her all over Victorian England and finally to the one secret her friend never shared. It is 1831 when eight-year-old Aurelia Vennaway finds a naked baby girl abandoned in the snow on the grounds of her aristocratic family’s magnificent mansion. Her parents are horrified that she has brought a bastard foundling into the house, but Aurelia convinces them to keep the baby, whom she names Amy Snow. Amy is brought up as a second-class citizen, despised by Vennaways, but she and Aurelia are as close as sisters. When Aurelia dies at the age of twenty-three, she leaves Amy ten pounds, and the Vennaways immediately banish Amy from their home. But Aurelia left her much more. Amy soon receives a packet that contains a rich inheritance and a letter from Aurelia revealing she had kept secrets from Amy, secrets that she wants Amy to know. From the grave she sends Amy on a treasure hunt from one end of England to the other: a treasure hunt that only Amy can follow. Ultimately, a life-changing discovery awaits...if only Amy can unlock the secret. In the end, Amy escapes the Vennaways, finds true love, and learns her dearest friend’s secret, a secret that she will protect for the rest of her life. An abandoned baby, a treasure hunt, a secret. As Amy sets forth on her quest, readers will be swept away by this engrossing gem of a novel—the wonderful debut by newcomer Tracy Rees.

A Novel

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG!!! What an absolutely gorgeous, beautiful heart-warming book!!!... an absolutely fantastic page-turning book.’ Bookworm 86 ‘This may just have saved my life…’ The hurried scribble in the dusty visitors’ book catches Gwen’s eye. Just like that, she is drawn into a mystery at the heart of the pretty village of Hopley… When a family tragedy strikes, Gwen Stanley finds herself suddenly heartbroken and alone. With nowhere to turn, she retreats to her Aunt Mary’s house in Hopley, a crumbling little village deep in the heart of the English countryside. Wandering the winding lanes and daydreaming about what could have been, Gwen feels lost for the first time in her life. Until one day she pushes through the creaking doors of a tiny stone church at the edge of the village, empty and forgotten by nearly everyone. There she stumbles on a book full of local secrets and is drawn into unravelling an old mystery at the heart of the close-knit community. When Gwen encounters handsome local artist Jarvis, she instantly feels a connection. She shares the book of secrets with him and together they go in search of a woman who could be key to solving the mystery – and to helping them save the little village church. But just as Gwen begins to fall for Jarvis, she discovers something unexpected about his past. Can she really trust him? And will the mystery surrounding the book of secrets draw them together – or break Gwen’s fragile heart? An utterly unputdownable story – such a treat from the first page to the last – from Richard and Judy bestselling author Tracy Rees. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Lucy Diamond and Sheryl Woods, and anybody longing for the ultimate feel-good, cozy read! What readers are saying about Hidden Secrets at the Little Village Church: ‘WOW! What a fantastic read. It was sheer bliss to read every page… such an uplifting read, one of the best books so far this year. I could not put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow. I absolutely loved this book. Read it in one sitting, could not put it down… delight and warm your heart… Tracy Rees’s finest book yet.’ Bobs and Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I LOVED this book! It is such a feel-good read with lots of heart… I finished the book this morning with a little tear in my eye… this book was pure joy!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly charming... The two main characters were completely believable and I was rooting for them both to find the happiness they needed and deserved… such a fabulous read. I’m not ashamed to say that I had a little tear in my eye when I finished!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Simply magical and marvellous and let me escape as I devoured it in one day. A warm and heartfelt book… a pure tonic of a read… A little book of pure joy.’ The Book Jotter, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a heart-warming story. This is a captivating, feel-good read full of community spirit, friendship and hope. I was engrossed from the first page and couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Unputdownable – read in one sitting.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing… Can't praise this book enough and highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An absolutely unputdownable feel-good read

Hidden Secrets at the Little Village Church

'I love Tracy's writing' Gill Paul, author of Another Woman's Husband Get swept away with a gorgeous novel about finding love even after it seems too late... How much can a place change your life? 1950. Chloe visits Tenby every summer. She stays with relatives, and spends the long, idyllic days on the beach. Every year is the same, until she meets a glamorous older boy and is instantly smitten. But on the night of their first date, Chloe comes to a realisation, the aftermath of which could haunt her forever. 2014. Nora has always taken success for granted, until suddenly her life begins to fall apart. Troubled by anxiety and nightmares, she finds herself drawn to the sweeping beaches of Tenby. But Tenby hides a secret, and Nora will soon discover that this little town by the sea has the power to heal even the most painful memories. Tracy Rees' latest historical novel DARLING BLUE is also available now! *** Everyone is loving THE HOURGLASS... 'My favourite book of the year so far and definitely Tracy Rees' best to date' Amazon reviewer 'Tracy Rees writes from the heart and with an obvious passion for her characters' Kathryn Hughes 'Tracy Rees is the most outstanding new voice in historical fiction' Lucinda Riley 'A lovely, tender, enjoyable mystery' Rachel Hore 'A story about second chances ... A triumphant third novel' Amazon reviewer 'A really heartwarming story which is my favourite Tracy Rees so far' Amazon Reviewer *** Also by Tracy Rees: Amy Snow Florence Grace Darling Blue

A Richard & Judy Summer Read

The Hourglass

Cornovaglia, metà Ottocento. Florence Buckley nasce a Braggenstones, un piccolo villaggio di contadini, unico nastro verde in una distesa di brughiere paludose, spazzate dal vento e dalla pioggia. Venuta al mondo in una notte carica di funesti presagi – la madre muore nel darla alla luce – Florrie cresce con la saggia Nan, ricevendo in dono dalla sorte la singolare capacità di percepire distintamente i sentimenti altrui e di riuscire a prevedere in qualche modo gli accadimenti. Divenuta una tredicenne alta e snella come una giovane betulla, in un tiepido settembre le viene offerta la possibilità di guada-gnare un po’ di denaro lavorando come cameriera al ricevimento di Mr e Mrs Beresford di Truro. La ragazza accetta con entu-siasmo, attratta dall’idea di affacciarsi a un mondo completamente sconosciuto. Mentre osserva rapita quell’universo di luci e colori in cui si muovono affabili gentiluomini e nobildonne raggianti di gioia, la sua attenzione viene catturata da due giovani uomini. Uno ha il sorriso gentile, i capelli dorati e limpidi occhi castani simili ai la-ghetti nelle brughiere. L’altro è imbronciato, con il volto pallido nascosto da un ciuffo di capelli fini e lisci come seta. Sono i fra-telli Grace, Sanderson e Turlington, eredi di una delle famiglie più ricche e discusse di Inghilterra. Qualcosa suggerisce alla ragazza che l’incontro con i Grace non è stato affatto casuale, un presentimento che non l’abbandona fino al giorno in cui Nan, sentendosi vicina alla fine della sua vita, decide di rivelarle un segreto a lungo taciuto: Florrie è una Grace. Sua madre, Elizabeth, veniva da Londra e apparteneva a quell’influente famiglia, distintasi, negli anni, per la bellezza, la temerarietà e la fortuna sfacciata dei suoi membri. Orgogliosi e litigiosi, i Grace hanno per capostipite il temibile Hawker Grace, detto Lucifero. L’uomo che, anni prima, ha ripudiato e diseredato sua figlia Elizabeth, colpevole di essersi innamorata di un giovane di umili origini. Dopo il successo di Amy Snow, Tracy Rees torna con un’altra vicenda ambientata nell’Inghilterra vittoriana, e con un’eroina che non si lascia intimorire da nulla, nemmeno da trascorsi infausti e dall’avverso destino. «Tracy Rees è la nuova, eccezionale voce del romanzo storico». Lucinda Riley «Florence è un personaggio forte e intrigante e la trama è intelligente, reale e veritiera». Joanna Courtney

Florence Grace

Året är 1831 när åttaåriga Aurelia Vennaway hittar ett övergivet spädbarn i snön på herrgårdens ägor. Hon tar med sig hittebarnet hem, till föräldrarnas stora förfäran. Men Aurelia övertalar dem att låta barnet stanna, och hon döper henne till Amy Snow. Amy växer upp bland tjänarna, avskydd av Aurelias aristokratiska föräldrar, men för Aurelia är Amy som en syster. En innerlig vänskap som abrupt tar slut när Aurelia dör, endast tjugotre år gammal, och den obeveklige godsägaren skickar Amy på porten. Det dröjer inte länge innan Amy får ett paket med ett brev från Aurelia, där hon avslöjar att hon burit på en hemlighet. Från graven skickar hon Amy på en skattjakt som bara Amy kan följa – mot en livsomvälvande upptäckt. Ett övergivet barn, en skattjakt, en hemlighet. Amys jakt på sanningen tar dig med på ett makalöst läsäventyr! TRACY REES fick en flygande start som författare då hon vann Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller competition med boken AMY SNOW. Sedan dess har hon givit ut flera böcker, varav Timglaset finns på svenska.

2014. Sensible Nora has always taken success for granted, until suddenly her life begins to fall apart. Troubled by anxiety and nightmares, she finds herself drawn to the sweeping beaches of Tenby, a place she's only been once before. Together with a local girl she rents a beautiful townhouse and slowly begins to settle in to her new life. But Tenby hides a secret, and Nora will soon discover that this little town by the sea has the power to heal even the most painful memories. 1950. Teenager Chloe visits Tenby every summer. She stays with relatives, and spends the long, idyllic days on the beach. Every year is the same, until she meets a glamorous older boy and is instantly smitten. But on the night of their first date, Chloe comes to a realisation, the aftermath of which could haunt her forever.

Elopement

Als Baby wurde Amy Snow ausgesetzt. Mittellos und von allen gehasst wird sie auf dem noblen Hatville Court aufgezogen. Die schöne Tochter des Hauses, Aurelia Vennaway, ist Amys einzige Freundin und der wichtigste Mensch in ihrem Leben. Als Aurelia jung stirbt, bricht Amys Welt zusammen. Aber Aurelia macht ihr ein letztes Geschenk: ein Bündel Briefe, das Amy auf Schatzsuche schickt. Einen Code, den nur Amy entschlüsseln kann. Am Ende erwartet Amy ein Geheimnis, das ihr Leben verändern wird. Amy Snow begibt sich auf eine Reise quer durch England.

"1899, South Yorkshire. Fourteen-year-old Tommy has been destined to a life working down the mines since the moment he was born. But he has bigger plans for his future. His best friend Josie from the neighbouring village is equally restless. The wealthy family that owns the mines are dictating harsher conditions than ever. The one source of intrigue and pleasure in their grim Yorkshire life is their fascination with the deserted house between their two villages. Heston Manor has been shut up and uninhabited for years following a family tragedy. And when they discover that its mysteries aren't all in the past, their lives change forever..."--Provided by publisher.

The House at Silvermoor

Tracy Rees's latest novel The Elopement is an elaborately imagined historical novel full of delight and temptation, spanning the luxury and poverty of late Victorian England. A wealthy heiress . . . 1897. Rowena Blythe is wealthy, entitled and beautiful. As her twenty-fourth birthday approaches, she’s expected to marry – and to marry well. An unsuitable match . . . Her parents commission a portrait of Rowena to help cement her reputation as a great society beauty. However, Bartek, the artist’s young assistant, is unlike any man Rowena has met before – wild, romantic and Bohemian. While society at large awaits the announcement of Rowena’s engagement, it is Bartek who captures Rowena’s heart along with her likeness. A scandal in society . . . Rowena knows her parents would never approve of Bartek, who in their eyes is nothing but a penniless foreigner. As her feelings grow, she has no-one to turn to. Dare she risk everything for love? Praise for Tracy Rees: ‘a natural storyteller . . .’ – Rachel Hore ‘Tracy has a rare gift for creating characters you are rooting for from the first page’ – Gill Paul ‘has such a talent for writing engaging characters who stay with you’ – Hazel Gaynor ‘Tracy Rees is at the height of her game’ – Rebecca Griffiths

The Elopement

Inglaterra, 1831. Aurelia Vennaway, una niña de ocho años, encuentra en los terrenos que rodean la mansión de su familia un bebé desnudo, abandonado en medio de la nieve para que muera. Es una niña a la que llevará a su casa y llamará Amy Snow. Sin embargo, en Hatville Court nadie quiere bastardos, y la pequeña crece entre la desidia y el desprecio de todos, criados y señores. De todos menos de Aurelia, que la quiere como a una hermana, hasta que la muerte la alcanza, demasiado joven. Amy se verá obligada a dejar la casa sin otra cosa en su equipaje que un puñado de cartas que su amiga le ha dejado. Nada de valor... ¿O sí? Poco a poco, Amy irá descubriendo que no conocía a su amiga tanto como creía y que esta la había ocultado incluso a ella secretos que deberá descubrir. ¿Logrará Amy desverlarlos y cambiar el rumbo de su vida?"--Page [4] of cover.

"Blue lives a charmed life. From her family's townhouse in Richmond, she lives the life of luxury and couldn't want for anything - well, on the surface at least. Then on the night of her twenty-first birthday her father makes a startling toast: he will give his daughter's hand to whichever man can capture her heart best in the form of a love letter. But Blue has other ideas and, unwilling to play at her father's bewildering games, she sets out on her own path to find her own destiny..."--Publisher's description.

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