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The Shell Seekers

Written by: Rosamunde Pilcher
Narrated by: Hayley Atwell
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Rosamunde Pilcher's The Shell Seekers is "a huge warm saga...A deeply satisfying story written with love and confidence" (Maeve Binchy in The New York Times Book Review).

The Shell Seekers was adapted twice to film (1989 and 2006).

An instant bestseller when it was first published, The Shell Seekers is an enduring classic which has touched the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. A novel of connection, it is the story of one family—mothers and daughters, husbands and lovers—and of the passions and heartbreak that have held them together for three generations. This magical novel—the kind of reading experience that comes along only once in a long while—is the perfect read, whether you are returning to it again, or opening the cover for the first time.

At the end of a long and useful life, Penelope Keeling's prized possession is The Shell Seekers, painted by her father, and symbolizing her unconventional life, from bohemian childhood to wartime romance. When her grown children learn their grandfather's work is now worth a fortune, each has an idea as to what Penelope should do. But as she recalls the passions, tragedies, and secrets of her life, she knows there is only one answer...and it lies in her heart.

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What the critics say

“A HUGE, WARM SAGA...A deeply satisfying story written with love.” —The New York Times Book Review

“BEAUTIFULLY DONE...A book about families...When the reader closes the book, it is with a sense of regret-- regret that there is no more.” —Boston Herald

“A LOVELY STORY, the best, really absorbing book I've read in a long time, the kind you hate to put down and especially hate to finish.” —Atlanta Journal & Constitution
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I enjoyed listening to a favourite book. Marred at times by the narrator’s mispronouncing some words.

An enjoyable listen

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True to the author's reputation. Well developed characters whose lives intertwine. Not everyone is likeable and sad things happen, but there is no evil here. A compassionately told tale evocative of place and time.

Engaging Story

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I loved the story, the characters and the narration. Have listened to it more than once. Provides a lot of insight of what it was like to live during WWII, but not overly sad as there are also more modern components to the book. Written so vividly, I find myself thinking about the characters outside the book.

Love this book!

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This is a wonderful novel with lots of delicious details. The performance is outstanding. You won’t want to stop listening.

Classic

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This book is well organized to ensure that the reader knows all of the characters. Every chapter induced the reader to be interested in each one. I enjoyed it very much.

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