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  • The Garden of Promises and Lies

  • A Novel (Found Things, Book 3)
  • By: Paula Brackston
  • Narrated by: Marisa Calin
  • Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (194 ratings)
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By: Paula Brackston
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Summary

The third installment of a bewitching series "brimming with charm and charisma" that will make "fans of Outlander rejoice!" (Woman's World Magazine).

New York Times best-selling author Paula Brackston's second novel in the Found Things series, Secrets of the Chocolate House, was called a "time-swapping romance [that] will please fans of Alice Hoffman" (Publishers Weekly). Now, Brackston returns to the Found Things series with a third audiobook, The Garden of Promises and Lies

As the bustle of the winter holidays in the Little Shop of Found Things gives way to spring, Xanthe is left to reflect on the strange events of the past year. While she's tried to keep her time-traveling talents a secret from those close to her, she is forced to take responsibility for having inadvertently transported the dangerous Benedict Fairfax to her own time. Xanthe comes to see that she must use her skills as a spinner if she and Flora are ever to be safe and turns to the Spinners book for help.

It is then that a beautiful antique wedding dress sings to her. Realizing the dress and her adversary are connected in some way, she answers the call. She finds herself in Bradford-on-Avon in 1815, as if she has stepped into a Jane Austen story.

Now in Xanthe's time, Fairfax is threatening Xanthe into helping him with his evil doings and demonstrates all too clearly how much damage he is capable of causing. With Fairfax growing ever more powerful, Xanthe enlists the help of her boyfriend, Liam, taking him back in time with her. It is a decision that might just ensure she prevails over her foe, but only by putting her life - and his - on the line.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

©2020 Paula Brackston (P)2020 Macmillan Audio

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What happened to the narrator?!

I loved the other books and couldn't wait for this one but the narration is awful! I only managed to get through half of the first chapter.
She speeds up and slows down all within the same sentence and I just couldn't listen to it any more.
It's a shame because the lady has a lovely voice but I think I'll buy the book and read it myself.

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Horrendous Narrator !

Couldn't wait to download this book, as l thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in the series. HOWEVER, BUYER BEWARE ! THE NARRATION IS HORRENDOUS. Whatever possessed Audio Books to hire Marisa Calin to narrate this wonderful author's work ??? I only managed 10 mins of the whole book before l had to abandon it for good. I gave the book 5 out of 5 stars, as l'm sure l would have loved the story if they had hired a decent narrator.

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Painful

I loved the other books and couldn’t wait for this one. However the first half of the book just recapped the last two books. Not enough story in this one, just got going at that was the end. Very disappointed.

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A wonderful mystery

A fabulous story that you just didn’t want to end. Can’t wait for the next one.

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once again, brilliant!

I’m loving this story! Paula has the ability to draw the listener in deeper and deeper with each book.Paula please hurry up and don’t leave us dangling!

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Wonderful

Filled with magic and wonder! Paula is an incredible author who captures your imagination immediately. Her characters are full of life and her books leave you shouting NEXT. Thank you Paula

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The Garden of Promises and Lies

The 3rd edition to this wonderfully written novel. I was hooked on the first book then the 2nd. An absolute joy to read. Highly recommend. Includes antiques time travel and also a period setting as well as modern day.
Love it

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Skilful time travel story

This series is a good concept, with the human and love aspect retaining the reader’s attention.

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Just magical and fabulous

couldn't stop listening to it, so adventurous, so exciting....loved every minute, can't wait for more

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Gripping!

This is the third in a series of ‘found things’ stories. I have thoroughly enjoyed all three books and this was no exception, I just kept wanting to listen. My only complaint with all three stories is the narrator who style of narration is a bit annoying. If you can get over this, they are well worth a listen. These books intertwine modern day mixed with historical time travel. I loved these books

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