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Summer's Child

By: Diane Chamberlain
Narrated by: Carla Mercer-Meyer
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Early on the morning of her 11th birthday, on the beach beside her North Carolina home, Daria Cato receives an unbelievable gift from the sea: an abandoned newborn baby. When the infant's identity cannot be uncovered, she is adopted by Daria's loving family. Now, 20 years later, Shelly has grown into an unusual, ethereal young woman whom Daria continues to protect. But when Rory Taylor, a friend from Daria's childhood and now a television producer, returns at Shelly's request to do a story about the circumstances surrounding her birth, something precarious shifts in the small town of Kill Devil Hills.

The more questions Rory asks, the more unsettled the tiny community becomes, as closely guarded secrets and the sins of that long-ago summer begin to surface. Piece by piece, the mystery of summer's child is being exposed, a mystery that no one involved - not Shelly, Daria, not even Rory - is prepared to face.

©2000 Diane Chamberlain; revised text copyright 2010 by Diane Chamberlain (P)2015 Tantor Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Summer Mystery

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Critic reviews

"Chamberlain creates a captivating tale populated with haunting characters." ( Publishers Weekly)
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Really enjoyed this book. I've listened to a few of Diane Chamberlain's books now and they never disappoint. Didn't see the twist at the end happening!

Another great book by Diane Chamberlain

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This was a great listen. Kept you guessing right to the end. Would recommend it

Great book

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I am never disappointed by this author’s books.
Audible is a sheer delight when travelling. I encourage everyone to read/listen to this book 😀

Wonderful book

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A wonderful book, excellent narration a must read. The story is compelling and the characters interesting and complex

Excellent

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Couldn’t wait for my next car journey to listen to this one. Fantastic story and great narration

Fantastic story

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loved this book, the depth of characters was good, great storyline. I did not see that twist coming.

excellent read

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Loved this story. Lots of different twists and turns along the way. It was a gripping story that kept me interested the whole way through. Narration was decent enough but found some pronunciation a bit off-putting, for example the word best pronounced bast. Maybe it's an accent thing and it didn't completely ruin the experience .... just a little niggle.

Twists and Turns

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Plenty of plot twists that keep you guessing and gripped. Had me hooked right up to the last chapter.

Gripping

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there is nothing negative to say loved every minute of this book. highly recommended enjoy

Narrators voice us lovely to listen to. a book with intrigue romance and twists and turns. loved it!

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More tolerable than some romance novels I’ve tried but so ott in the swoon and emotion. So good if that’s your thing. It must be quite old with the outdated way of discussing neurodivergence

Syrup with added syrup

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