Listen up, folks! I've got a gripping story to tell you. It's called "A Midwinter Promise" and it's written by the fabulous Lulu Taylor, a Sunday Times top ten bestselling author. Now, I'm not going to lie, this audiobook gets a rating of 2.7 out of 5, so take that into account. But hey, don't let that discourage you from diving into this 15-hour and 56-minute adventure, narrated by the talented Eilidh Beaton.
We start off with Julia, a little girl who finds solace in her family's enchanting Cornish home. She's a dreamer, a loner, but there's something dark lurking in her past. As she grows up, she's determined to leave it all behind and start afresh in the bustling streets of London. And boy, does she find love there!
Enter David, a dashing suitor who sweeps Julia off her feet. But life takes a turn when she becomes pregnant. Suddenly, echoes of her troubled past come crashing back, haunting her every thought. Amidst the chaos, the only voice she hears is that of her childhood home, beckoning her to return.
Fast forward to the present day. Julia's adult children, Alex and Johnnie, are faced with a house that holds the secrets of their family. For Alex, it's a treasure trove of memories of her departed mother. But for Johnnie, it's a bitter reminder of what should have been rightfully theirs. Apparently, someone's been playing tricks and stealing from them.
To make matters worse, their father is lying in a hospital bed, time slipping away with each passing moment. Alex and Johnnie are desperate to uncover the truth about what happened to their beloved mother all those years ago. Will they find the answers they seek before the house shuts its doors forever?
Picture yourself curled up on the couch, enveloped in the winter bliss that Lulu Taylor has masterfully crafted. Let the twists and turns of this tale of loss, grief, and the legacy of secrets transport you. Just be warned, this audiobook may not be perfect, but it's got a story that will keep you hooked till the very end.
