Stargazing

by Kate Glanville

'Stargazing is the story of a happy family plunged into an unexpected drama: it’s poignant, warm, and unpredictable. I enjoyed it hugely.' Julie Cohen

Scratch the surface and secrets can threaten everything…

Three women, connected by one man: Daniel is father to Seren, husband to Nesta and lover to Frankie. When he leaves Nesta and their beautiful home in the middle of the party to celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary Seren’s world begins to crumble. Only the continuation of the family ideal can make things right. But Nesta isn’t so sure. And for Frankie, Daniel offers hope of a safe and secure future. But all three women are carrying secrets that they’ve kept hidden even from those closest to them. Secrets that might even threaten a life…

320 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 21, 2016

About the author

Kate Glanville was born in West Africa to Irish parents. Kate now lives in the small town of Llandeilo on the edge on The Brecon Beacons National Park with her three children, two cats and two dogs . She graduated with a degree in fashion design at Central St. Martins and worked in the textile industry before becoming a ceramic artist. Kate's tableware designs have been sold in shops and galleries all over the world including Liberty, Conran Shop, Fortnum & Masons and Fired Earth. Among her many customers Kate has produced ceramics for The Prince of Wales, Madonna, Roger Daltry and Robbie Williams. Despite a successful career as a visual artist Kate has been writing stories since the age of eight. A Perfect Home (published in 2012 by Penguin US under the name Kitty Glanville)and Heartstones are her first two novels, both published by Accent Press in the UK and in Germany and Norway. Stargazing was published by Accent in the UK in 2016 and also in Germany. Kate’s fourth novel, The Cherry Tree Summer, was published in May 2021 by Headline and The Peacock House will be published in September 2021.

Reviews

[Laura Wilkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic commercial women's fiction. Delightful characters, setting and a storyline to keep you guessing. Tender and poignant, I loved this book.

[Book Grocer · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Poignant, warm and unpredictable, Stargazing is the story of three women who are connected by one man. All three women are carrying secrets that they've kept deeply hidden, secrets that might even threaten a life...

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[JB · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully woven tale!
A thoroughly enjoyable, gripping and expertly paced story with well-developed characters, dramatic twists and turns along the way and ultimately heartwarming. After reading the author's excellent first book 'A Perfect Home', I needed an audiobook and this didn't disappoint. Will definitely be choosing more from this Author.

[Patricanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t understand all the reviews saying this book is heart warming and poignant. All I saw was selfish manipulative people all keeping secrets from each other and trying to get what they want. Even the gentle Nesta wasn’t above a little deception. The only character above reproach was Arlow, but he kept showing up in a very suspicious way, sometimes very fortuitously.

[Floor Boogaart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book for holiday!
I got this one from a friend who said it was a nice easy read with some twists and a but more to it than usual. She was right! Absolutely recommend this book for very hot summer days at the pool or beach.

[Beth Cooksey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable easy read.

[Diane Blair · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this book up for £1 in a local shop, wow well worth the money, this is such a lovely book to read. Never read anything from this author but will have a look at some of her other books :-)

[Katrina Guiwa Ü · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't expect that I will loved this book. It's so heartbreaking and also it swell my heart.. I LOVE IT! I really recommend this book. ❤
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

[Самира Панагова · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ist, ob hat aber etwas noch gefehlt

[Smitha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nesta and Daniel are celebrating their long marriage with their children. Seren, the yougest who has not yet flown the nest even though she is married and widowed and a mother wants to make it perfect for her parents. Their love story has been her fairy tale. But life is not bed of roses, and people change. Daniel needs to move on to Francesca.

Its a story with many layers of past and future intercepting. Seren's teenage love returning to rescue her film like. Frankie's past coming to haunt her again, Nesta learning to put herself first.

But though the core story remains good and the peripheral characters are villainous enough to be unbelievable.

[Esther Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Kate's previous novels and this one did not disappoint me either. A tale of family and infidelity, tragedy and secrets. I greatly enjoyed it and the characters were very real to me. Definitely worth a read if you enjoyed Heartstones and A perfect home.

[Shelbycat · Rating 4 out of 5]

this should be a 4.5 out of 5. I really enjoyed this family saga/love story/thriller, it wasn't what I was expecting at all it was so much better! Full review to appear on Amazon.co.uk.

[brenda young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

I have read several books by this author and have enjoyed them and now I can add this one to the list , another great book ,on to the next one.