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The Truth Will Out
Twice Harri tries to marry the love of her life. Twice she fails. Since there are only so many times she can leave her man standing at the altar, Harri loses him. After this second pre-wedding panic attack, Harri is at sea. Her parents try to distract her, but it's obvious they know more than they want to admit about why she's always been a little fragile. What they are forced to reveal turns Harri's world upside-down. It seems that not only has she lost James but everything else she thought she could dependen on too. As the truth of her past comes out, and the world she thought she knew crumbles around her, Harri struggles to pick up the pieces. Can she find herself again and, if she does, will it be too late for love?
342 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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Anna McPartlin
27 books593 followersAnna McPartlin is an international best selling author, currently published in 15 languages across 18 countries. Pack Up The Moon and The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes were nominated for Irish book awards. Rabbit Hayes also won a silver readers book award in Germany. In the UK it was a Simon Mayo and Richard and Judy book club pick and in the USA it was a Barnes & Nobel Book of the Month.
In the last few years Anna has been honing her TV scriptwriting skills working on medical drama ‘Holby City’ for the BBC (UK), legal drama ‘Striking Out,’ for RTE (IRE) and historical adaptation Jesus His Life for History Channel (USA).
Anna was nominated for an Irish Film & Television Academy award for her one off bi-lingual drama ‘School Run,’ and is currently in development with Hot Drop Films / Treasure Entertainment and funded by Screen Ireland for the film adaptation of ‘Rabbit Hayes.’ She is also in development for a crime series ‘Serious Crimes,’ with Blinder Productions (Virgin Media) in IRE. A historical crime drama with Noho Film & TV (UK) and ‘Richter,’ an RTE/NZ TV co-production crime drama with Blinder Productions.
Anna’s first children’s book the ‘Fearless Five’ came out May 2019. Her next fiction novel ‘Below The Big Blue Sky,’ is on shelves in UK and IRE in April 2020 and she is currently working on her ninth commercial fiction title.
Anna started out briefly as an actress and stand-up comedian but although her heart wasn’t in performance, she revels in storytelling and shining a light in dark places. Anna’s USP is in tackling difficult subjects with understanding, empathy and humour that spills onto every page.
In the last few years Anna has been honing her TV scriptwriting skills working on medical drama ‘Holby City’ for the BBC (UK), legal drama ‘Striking Out,’ for RTE (IRE) and historical adaptation Jesus His Life for History Channel (USA).
Anna was nominated for an Irish Film & Television Academy award for her one off bi-lingual drama ‘School Run,’ and is currently in development with Hot Drop Films / Treasure Entertainment and funded by Screen Ireland for the film adaptation of ‘Rabbit Hayes.’ She is also in development for a crime series ‘Serious Crimes,’ with Blinder Productions (Virgin Media) in IRE. A historical crime drama with Noho Film & TV (UK) and ‘Richter,’ an RTE/NZ TV co-production crime drama with Blinder Productions.
Anna’s first children’s book the ‘Fearless Five’ came out May 2019. Her next fiction novel ‘Below The Big Blue Sky,’ is on shelves in UK and IRE in April 2020 and she is currently working on her ninth commercial fiction title.
Anna started out briefly as an actress and stand-up comedian but although her heart wasn’t in performance, she revels in storytelling and shining a light in dark places. Anna’s USP is in tackling difficult subjects with understanding, empathy and humour that spills onto every page.
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July 19, 2012
LINDO, aconselho às românticas. Uma escrita emotiva e fluída, de ficarmos com uma lágrima ao canto do olho!
January 26, 2019
2.5
Puh, dieses Buch hat mich einige Nerven gekostet es zu beenden.
Die Grundidee der Geschichte hat mir prinzipiell gefallen, aber die Umsetzung war eine absolute Katastrophe. Es gab gefühlt drei Millionen Charaktere und Namen und ich war bis zum Ende nicht sicher wie die alle am Ende zusammengehören.
Die Hauptgeschichte um das Geheimnis ist nach ungefähr nach 250 Seiten erzählt. Der Rest beschäftigt sich dann mit den anderen unendlichen Charakteren. Es gab ein paar Szenen, die ich unterhaltsam fand, aber insgesamt war dieses Buch einfach nur zäh und hat mich weitestgehend gelangweilt. Am schlimmsten waren die Tagebucheinträge aus der Vergangenheit, die habe ich irgendwann einfach überblättert.
Der Zeitaspekt war ebenso eine Schwierigkeit, denn nicht immer war klar in welcher Zeit man sich gerade befindet.
Ich werde noch einen Versuch mit der Autorin starten, da ich das Buch noch hier liegen habe, aber danach bin ich mit der Autorin durch, da mich ihre Bücher größtenteils enttäuscht haben.
Puh, dieses Buch hat mich einige Nerven gekostet es zu beenden.
Die Grundidee der Geschichte hat mir prinzipiell gefallen, aber die Umsetzung war eine absolute Katastrophe. Es gab gefühlt drei Millionen Charaktere und Namen und ich war bis zum Ende nicht sicher wie die alle am Ende zusammengehören.
Die Hauptgeschichte um das Geheimnis ist nach ungefähr nach 250 Seiten erzählt. Der Rest beschäftigt sich dann mit den anderen unendlichen Charakteren. Es gab ein paar Szenen, die ich unterhaltsam fand, aber insgesamt war dieses Buch einfach nur zäh und hat mich weitestgehend gelangweilt. Am schlimmsten waren die Tagebucheinträge aus der Vergangenheit, die habe ich irgendwann einfach überblättert.
Der Zeitaspekt war ebenso eine Schwierigkeit, denn nicht immer war klar in welcher Zeit man sich gerade befindet.
Ich werde noch einen Versuch mit der Autorin starten, da ich das Buch noch hier liegen habe, aber danach bin ich mit der Autorin durch, da mich ihre Bücher größtenteils enttäuscht haben.
August 8, 2014
A minha estreia nos livros desta autora foi assim-assim. Gostei das histórias que são contadas paralelamente, uma no presente outra passado mas achei a história pouco credivel, não tendo sentido grande empatia com nenhum dos personagem. Mas não dei por mal empregue o tempo que usei a ler este livro, pois a escrita é fluída e agradável. Por isso vou dar mais uma oportunidade à autora, até porque já tenho outro livro dela para ler, emprestado pela minha querida amiga Sónia Sousa :)
January 31, 2020
Livro que se passa em 2 períodos distintos. As entradas no diário de uma rapariga de 16 anos em 1975 e 76 e depois a historia principal em 2006.
A melhor personagem do livro é uma garota de 16 anos que pelo 2º capitulo já percebemos que morreu depois de dar à luz uma criança na Irlanda extremamente católica dos anos 70. Ela é engraçada, inocente e forte, lidando com uma mãe num estado depressivo e tentando evitar o padrasto abusador.
Os restantes adultos são personagens humanas mas com defeitos - um padre, um médico, um detetive que tomam decisões muito erradas e depois demoram 30 anos a lidar com os seus erros.
A melhor personagem do livro é uma garota de 16 anos que pelo 2º capitulo já percebemos que morreu depois de dar à luz uma criança na Irlanda extremamente católica dos anos 70. Ela é engraçada, inocente e forte, lidando com uma mãe num estado depressivo e tentando evitar o padrasto abusador.
Os restantes adultos são personagens humanas mas com defeitos - um padre, um médico, um detetive que tomam decisões muito erradas e depois demoram 30 anos a lidar com os seus erros.
January 13, 2022
An interesting story of a girl who finds herself when she finds out the truth about her birth
June 6, 2012
Existem erros, pecados, que embora possam ser serenados deixam as suas marcas permanentes, nem sempre visíveis, mas sempre presentes.
Um casamento por consumar, um amor perdido e uma família unida serão a chave para um mistério que remonta a um lugar nunca antes visitado, a uma jovem perdida e a uma verdade qua nunca deveria ter sido escondida.
Sempre Que Dizemos Adeus é uma história intensa no que respeita ao amor, mas também relativamente às variantes deste sentimento, como é exemplo a família. Explorando diversos tipos de relacionamentos, e com uma componente misteriosa interessante, este é o livro ideal para um público apaixonado, mas também para todos os que procuram uma bonita narrativa sobre a vida.
Anna McPartlin tem uma veia dramática forte o que torna a sua escrita bastante emotiva. Com palavras doces e um ritmo embalador, a autora consegue chegar ao coração dos leitores proporcionando lágrimas e sorrisos, assim como uma reflexão profunda a respeito do peso que cada escolha pode acarretar.
Opinião completa: http://historiasdeelphaba.blogspot.pt...
Um casamento por consumar, um amor perdido e uma família unida serão a chave para um mistério que remonta a um lugar nunca antes visitado, a uma jovem perdida e a uma verdade qua nunca deveria ter sido escondida.
Sempre Que Dizemos Adeus é uma história intensa no que respeita ao amor, mas também relativamente às variantes deste sentimento, como é exemplo a família. Explorando diversos tipos de relacionamentos, e com uma componente misteriosa interessante, este é o livro ideal para um público apaixonado, mas também para todos os que procuram uma bonita narrativa sobre a vida.
Anna McPartlin tem uma veia dramática forte o que torna a sua escrita bastante emotiva. Com palavras doces e um ritmo embalador, a autora consegue chegar ao coração dos leitores proporcionando lágrimas e sorrisos, assim como uma reflexão profunda a respeito do peso que cada escolha pode acarretar.
Opinião completa: http://historiasdeelphaba.blogspot.pt...
January 20, 2016
While the story starts with Harrie lifting James at the alter AGAIN , it ends with Liv the charming young lady that will took your breath with her story .
I loved this book very much it made me ache , that a very sad ending created all these beautiful beginnings .. But that is life and what a great impact Liv left in all those people around her at a young age .
It deserve all the 5 stars
For Olivias and Matthews love , there unique souls , their friends and friendship , i think even with the little time they had together they made an epic love story .
For James who was patient and loving enough to never let go of his one true love
For Harrie who was just lost and while trying to find her way among all the surprising events , she never let anyone around her down / hold them tight like a prayer / took the leap / until she found herself for the first time !
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you for this amazing novel
Xxx
I loved this book very much it made me ache , that a very sad ending created all these beautiful beginnings .. But that is life and what a great impact Liv left in all those people around her at a young age .
It deserve all the 5 stars
For Olivias and Matthews love , there unique souls , their friends and friendship , i think even with the little time they had together they made an epic love story .
For James who was patient and loving enough to never let go of his one true love
For Harrie who was just lost and while trying to find her way among all the surprising events , she never let anyone around her down / hold them tight like a prayer / took the leap / until she found herself for the first time !
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you for this amazing novel
Xxx
August 22, 2011
I have read several books by this Author and loved them, and this book
certainly didn’t disappoint, Harri Ryan is engaged to James, the book
starts, it’s her 30th Birthday and wedding Day, however Harri takes a
panic attack and ends up in A&E leaving James at the Altar again. James
is very hurt and she loses him, harri is devastated, she becomes really
depressed. She has a twin brother but has always felt different. Do her
parents tell her the truth about her past? Is it really the end for
Harri and James?
I really enjoyed this book it was easy to read and follow I would
definitely recommend.
certainly didn’t disappoint, Harri Ryan is engaged to James, the book
starts, it’s her 30th Birthday and wedding Day, however Harri takes a
panic attack and ends up in A&E leaving James at the Altar again. James
is very hurt and she loses him, harri is devastated, she becomes really
depressed. She has a twin brother but has always felt different. Do her
parents tell her the truth about her past? Is it really the end for
Harri and James?
I really enjoyed this book it was easy to read and follow I would
definitely recommend.
June 11, 2009
I really loved this book. This is the third book I have read by this author, and I have loved each one. I found myself laughing and crying out loud during parts of this book. I felt sad when it ended because I wanted the story to keep going. I have suggested this author to others and will continue to do so. I can't wait until she releases her next book!
February 2, 2010
What a fabulous read! Love will have us doing all kinds of things that you would NEVER imagine! I absolutely loved the individuality of each peerson (friend) and thier inter-change was comical!
June 12, 2012
Ao estilo de Dorothy Komsoon...ADOREI :')
August 7, 2018
Emotionaler Roman mit passendem Titel
Harri ist eine dreißigjährige Braut und bekommt kurz vor ihrer Trauung einen Panikanfall und landet im Krankenhaus. Zum zweiten Mal. Der Grund für diese Panikattacke ist ein in der Vergangenheit tief verborgenes Geheimnis, welches mit ihrem schwulen Zwillingsbruder George und ihren Eltern zusammenhängt. Um wieder mit ihrem Verlobten James zusammenzukommen, muss Harri zuerst ihrer Vergangenheit aufdecken und sich selbst finden.
Diese Geschichte schaffte es gleich zu Beginn, mich als Hörer in ihren Bann dank ihrer gut gelungenen Mischung aus Humor, Emotionen, Romantik wie auch Dramatik und Freundschaft in einer fortlaufenden Handlung zu ziehen. Schnell fand ich mich als Sympatisantin der Hauptprotagonistin Harri wieder, die mir immer mehr sympatischer wurde, wie auch ihr Zwillingsbruder James. Beide Charaktere gaben mir das Gefühl von Wärme und inniger Geschwisterliebe. Während der Entwicklung und der fortlaufenden Handlung der Geschichte fühlte ich immer wieder mit den Protagonisten mit, ich lachte, weinte, hoffte und bangte. Die Autorin Anna McPartlin versteht es, sich sämtlicher menschlicher Emotionen zu bedienen und diese gekonnt umzusetzen.
Die Geschichte der irischen Autorin wird in zwei verschiedenen Zeiten erzählt: Zum einen der Gegenwart, in der sich Harri verzweifelt versucht ihrer Vergangenheit zu stellen und die Vergangenheit in den Jahren 1975-1976, deren Zusammenhang sich erst im Verlauf des Romans herauskristallisiert. Die Charaktere wurden sehr realistisch dargestellt, wodurch sie sympathisch und menschlich wirken, so dass man schnell seine Lieblingscharaktere findet und sich im Geiste mit ihnen anfreundet, weil man sie versteht.
Die Covergestaltung erinnert irgendwie an „PS: Ich liebe dich“ von Cecilia Ahern sowie „So was wie Liebe“ von Anna McPartlin selbst. Vielleicht wurde dieses Motiv genau deshalb ausgewählt, um eine Ähnlichkeit der Romane zueinander darzustellen, welche durchaus gelungen ist, wenn man die Romane kennt.
„Wo dein Herz zu Hause ist“ ist ein wundervoller emotionaler Roman – nicht nur für Frauen, der ergreifend, fesselnd, humorvoll, einfühlsam und in einem einfach angenehmen schlichten Stil beschrieben ist. Eine gute und leichte Lektüre/Hörbuch für Zwischendurch, welches auch das Herz berührt.
Weil dieses Hörbuch mein Herz und meine Seele berührte sowie auch reichlich Spannung enthielt, vergebe ich 4,5 Herzchen!
Harri ist eine dreißigjährige Braut und bekommt kurz vor ihrer Trauung einen Panikanfall und landet im Krankenhaus. Zum zweiten Mal. Der Grund für diese Panikattacke ist ein in der Vergangenheit tief verborgenes Geheimnis, welches mit ihrem schwulen Zwillingsbruder George und ihren Eltern zusammenhängt. Um wieder mit ihrem Verlobten James zusammenzukommen, muss Harri zuerst ihrer Vergangenheit aufdecken und sich selbst finden.
Diese Geschichte schaffte es gleich zu Beginn, mich als Hörer in ihren Bann dank ihrer gut gelungenen Mischung aus Humor, Emotionen, Romantik wie auch Dramatik und Freundschaft in einer fortlaufenden Handlung zu ziehen. Schnell fand ich mich als Sympatisantin der Hauptprotagonistin Harri wieder, die mir immer mehr sympatischer wurde, wie auch ihr Zwillingsbruder James. Beide Charaktere gaben mir das Gefühl von Wärme und inniger Geschwisterliebe. Während der Entwicklung und der fortlaufenden Handlung der Geschichte fühlte ich immer wieder mit den Protagonisten mit, ich lachte, weinte, hoffte und bangte. Die Autorin Anna McPartlin versteht es, sich sämtlicher menschlicher Emotionen zu bedienen und diese gekonnt umzusetzen.
Die Geschichte der irischen Autorin wird in zwei verschiedenen Zeiten erzählt: Zum einen der Gegenwart, in der sich Harri verzweifelt versucht ihrer Vergangenheit zu stellen und die Vergangenheit in den Jahren 1975-1976, deren Zusammenhang sich erst im Verlauf des Romans herauskristallisiert. Die Charaktere wurden sehr realistisch dargestellt, wodurch sie sympathisch und menschlich wirken, so dass man schnell seine Lieblingscharaktere findet und sich im Geiste mit ihnen anfreundet, weil man sie versteht.
Die Covergestaltung erinnert irgendwie an „PS: Ich liebe dich“ von Cecilia Ahern sowie „So was wie Liebe“ von Anna McPartlin selbst. Vielleicht wurde dieses Motiv genau deshalb ausgewählt, um eine Ähnlichkeit der Romane zueinander darzustellen, welche durchaus gelungen ist, wenn man die Romane kennt.
„Wo dein Herz zu Hause ist“ ist ein wundervoller emotionaler Roman – nicht nur für Frauen, der ergreifend, fesselnd, humorvoll, einfühlsam und in einem einfach angenehmen schlichten Stil beschrieben ist. Eine gute und leichte Lektüre/Hörbuch für Zwischendurch, welches auch das Herz berührt.
Weil dieses Hörbuch mein Herz und meine Seele berührte sowie auch reichlich Spannung enthielt, vergebe ich 4,5 Herzchen!
May 19, 2018
This book was okay. It's light and easy to read, even though there's a tragedy at the heart of the story. I found the premise a bit odd/far-fetched though. What Harri and George's parents reveal is certainly life changing but I'm not sure what it has to do with Harri having panic attacks. It felt like the author needed some trigger for the reveal and also had the idea of someone unintentionally failing to show at her own wedding so she stuck the two stories together.
Some parts of this book were funny, some sad, and others honestly just dragged. Overall it was pleasant enough to read but probably won't stay in my memory. I did love Aiden and would be interested in reading a book with him as the main character.
Some parts of this book were funny, some sad, and others honestly just dragged. Overall it was pleasant enough to read but probably won't stay in my memory. I did love Aiden and would be interested in reading a book with him as the main character.
June 5, 2020
Frustratingly, I kept getting a weird sense of deja vu while reading As Sure As the Sun, and eventually felt convinced I had read it before. The doctor and the priest were so familiar. I looked in other Anna McPartlin books on my shelves, wondering if she had used the same characters in another book. Was it part of a series? It was only when I googled it that I realised it had been published before with a different title, “The Truth Will Out”. I wish publishers wouldn’t do this.
It’s an intriguing concept for story with likeable characters and some important themes. A good read if you haven’t read it before - but worth checking if you’re trying to read more of Anna McPartlin’s books that you haven’t already encountered it under a different title.
It’s an intriguing concept for story with likeable characters and some important themes. A good read if you haven’t read it before - but worth checking if you’re trying to read more of Anna McPartlin’s books that you haven’t already encountered it under a different title.
July 28, 2017
Das Buch ist wirklich okay. Es hat seine spannenden Momente und ich brannte darauf zu erfahren, was an Harris Angstzuständen Schuld trug. Mir haben besonders die beiden Handlungsstränge gefallen. Am besten hat mir der Einblick in Livs Leben gefallen.
Ich denke, dieses Buch ist eher in die Kategorie der "leichten Kost" einzuteilen, obwohl sich alles um eine Tragödie dreht...ich frage mich, wie man das als Autor hinbekommt. Sprachlich ist es keine Herausforderung und stellenweise war es leider etwas langweilig. Doch im Großen und Ganzen bereue ich es nicht, es gelesen zu haben.
Ich denke, dieses Buch ist eher in die Kategorie der "leichten Kost" einzuteilen, obwohl sich alles um eine Tragödie dreht...ich frage mich, wie man das als Autor hinbekommt. Sprachlich ist es keine Herausforderung und stellenweise war es leider etwas langweilig. Doch im Großen und Ganzen bereue ich es nicht, es gelesen zu haben.
May 12, 2021
Este é um livro de sentimentos profundos e das escolhas que fazemos e como estas podem mudar a nossa vida.
Esta história traz-nos a história de uma família que esconde um segredo. Quando esse segredo é descoberto vai mudar a vida não de uma mas de várias pessoas.
Uma das coisas que mais gostei neste livro foi a quantidade de intervenientes e de histórias paralelas que encontramos ao longo do livro.
Todos eles são bastante bem explorados e na minha opinião enriquecem muitíssimo o livro.
Esta história traz-nos a história de uma família que esconde um segredo. Quando esse segredo é descoberto vai mudar a vida não de uma mas de várias pessoas.
Uma das coisas que mais gostei neste livro foi a quantidade de intervenientes e de histórias paralelas que encontramos ao longo do livro.
Todos eles são bastante bem explorados e na minha opinião enriquecem muitíssimo o livro.
August 1, 2017
Ein wenig zu gezwungen. "Uh, sie hat bei ihrer Hochzeit eine Panikattacke. Es kommt davon, dass sie als Kind im Alter von 2 Tagen adoptiert wurde." Die restliche Geschichte, das erkunden ihrer Vergangenheit, ist ja gar nicht schlecht aufbereitet. Aber einfach diese Hinleitung, die so lieblos und unrealistisch geschrieben wirkt, versaut es dann doch ein wenig.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 18, 2019
2 stars!
While I really enjoyed the previous book that I read by this author, I wasn't able to engage with the characters in this book. It was ok, but nothing special, not a book I will remember for long. I am still looking out for books by Anna McPartlin and give her another chance.
While I really enjoyed the previous book that I read by this author, I wasn't able to engage with the characters in this book. It was ok, but nothing special, not a book I will remember for long. I am still looking out for books by Anna McPartlin and give her another chance.
December 17, 2019
Die Storyline war grundsätzlich vielversprechend. Zu Beginn hat mich das Buch sofort abgeholt, aber nach den ersten 100 Seiten wurde es zäh. So viele Charaktere die eigentlich null mit dem eigentlichen Thema zu tun hatten und nur als „Füllmaterial“ benutzt wurden, haben dieses Buch zunichte gemacht. Das Geheimnis wurde bereits nach den ersten paar Seiten gelüftet, wodurch es mir schwer fiel, überhaupt noch Motivation für das restliche Buch aufzubringen. Dennoch hab ich mich durchgekämpft aber gelohnt hat es sich leider nicht. Schade!
July 15, 2018
This was my second by this author and I was very happy with it. As always her stories are the perfect mix of sad and happy with twists and humor.
It did take me a few chapters to really get into it but once you do, your in it and are eager to keep reading.
I definitely suggest this one!
It did take me a few chapters to really get into it but once you do, your in it and are eager to keep reading.
I definitely suggest this one!
October 14, 2020
This was a story about ordinary people that goes about with their life. How something that happened in the past also influences what is happening now in their lives. I really enjoyed the characters as well as the writing style of the Anna McPartlin
August 16, 2019
2,5 Sterne
July 18, 2022
I think I was expecting some shocking twist somewhere and was disappointed there wasn’t one. But overall nice easy read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 26, 2023
Recomendo
January 20, 2025
Enjoyed it very much. The characters were well developed and I was drawn in right away.
January 18, 2026
Great little book. I loved it. The storyline was excellent & you feel like you can relate at time. Anxiety is real & we all have it to some extent. Loveable characters bring everything to light.
May 17, 2021
This started very slow for me. It seemed too dramatic and that it was just relying on that un-relatable drama to pull you in. I also didn't think the switching view points worked well in the beginning. Eventually the book balances out though and I did like all the view points. Mostly, when the drama wasn't driving it and this was just an examination of characters and relationships, the book worked. I did think though that the only character that didn't really seem developed was the fiancee, which was a bummer. I didn't care at all about their love story--and perhaps that's why the beginning just felt like drama without any character substance. Overall, it was a decent read and I got caught up in it--nice light summer reader, but ultimately, it's forgettable.
January 10, 2011
I loved As Sure as the Sun by Anna McPartlin. Harriet Ryan has just had an anxiety attack before her second wedding attempt to the same man. She has no idea why it's happening because she loves her fiancé James and wants nothing more than to have a life with him, but something inside her seems to be holding her back. She just doesn't know what.
Harri's twin brother George has a feeling that her attack is a lot more than just cold feet so he brings it up to his parents who finally admit to hiding a secret that has the potential to completely tear their family apart.
Along with the story of Harri and George, we get to read the diary entries of a teenage girl who has seemingly nothing to do with the main plot line except for the connection of a couple of characters.
I discovered my love for Anna McPartlin when I read her first novel, Pack Up the Moon. She has a wonderful way with words and creating characters who are far from perfect and usually have deep issues that need resolving before they can continue on with their lives. Her books are more journey's for her characters to come to terms with themselves so they can continue on with their lives.
This novel was just as moving as her other two novels. I fell in love with all the characters as the supporting cast was given as much depth as the main characters. And each person had their own problems and had to find a way to deal with those as well as be there for Harri when she gains the shock of her life.
I cannot wait to read Anna McPartlin's next novel. She's such a dynamic writer whom I am unable to get enough of. I encourage you to read this one along with Pack Up the Moon, and Apart From the Crowd. All three are excellent novels.
Harri's twin brother George has a feeling that her attack is a lot more than just cold feet so he brings it up to his parents who finally admit to hiding a secret that has the potential to completely tear their family apart.
Along with the story of Harri and George, we get to read the diary entries of a teenage girl who has seemingly nothing to do with the main plot line except for the connection of a couple of characters.
I discovered my love for Anna McPartlin when I read her first novel, Pack Up the Moon. She has a wonderful way with words and creating characters who are far from perfect and usually have deep issues that need resolving before they can continue on with their lives. Her books are more journey's for her characters to come to terms with themselves so they can continue on with their lives.
This novel was just as moving as her other two novels. I fell in love with all the characters as the supporting cast was given as much depth as the main characters. And each person had their own problems and had to find a way to deal with those as well as be there for Harri when she gains the shock of her life.
I cannot wait to read Anna McPartlin's next novel. She's such a dynamic writer whom I am unable to get enough of. I encourage you to read this one along with Pack Up the Moon, and Apart From the Crowd. All three are excellent novels.
September 23, 2013
Reviewed by Lissa Staley
Posted April 15, 2009
Women's Fiction
On the morning of her second wedding, Harri Ryan is rushed to a Dublin hospital with a panic attack. Since she has already left the same fiancé, James, at the altar once before, this time he says goodbye and moves out of their shared apartment.
Harri is heartbroken, and although her twin brother George tries to cheer her up, she feels like something is really wrong with her. Her parents know more than they are letting on, and they are clearly hiding something. When George and Harri confront them, the news their parents share is devastating to the entire family. With knowledge of the truth of her past, Harri must now work to discover where the future will lead.
Harri is supported by her close group of friends. Her interior design business partner, Susan, is miserable in a marriage where her husband rejects and ignore her. Melissa is an overstressed working mother of two whose husband doesn't understand why she is unhappy. And Aidan, her twin brother's long-suffering boyfriend, is trying to find his own happiness.
Irish writer Anna McPartlin develops her characters to give us fully realized human beings who love, laugh, betray, feel guilty, forgive and are ultimately redeemed. Interspersed through the chapters are entries from a mysterious diary of a teenage girl living in a small Irish town almost 30 years earlier, which add a delicious and intriguing depth to the present-day story as more characters appear in both narratives. I highly recommend this excellent exploration of one woman's search for herself. This novel is well-developed women's fiction, with warmth and humor and a true understanding of what it means to love yourself and your family.
Posted April 15, 2009
Women's Fiction
On the morning of her second wedding, Harri Ryan is rushed to a Dublin hospital with a panic attack. Since she has already left the same fiancé, James, at the altar once before, this time he says goodbye and moves out of their shared apartment.
Harri is heartbroken, and although her twin brother George tries to cheer her up, she feels like something is really wrong with her. Her parents know more than they are letting on, and they are clearly hiding something. When George and Harri confront them, the news their parents share is devastating to the entire family. With knowledge of the truth of her past, Harri must now work to discover where the future will lead.
Harri is supported by her close group of friends. Her interior design business partner, Susan, is miserable in a marriage where her husband rejects and ignore her. Melissa is an overstressed working mother of two whose husband doesn't understand why she is unhappy. And Aidan, her twin brother's long-suffering boyfriend, is trying to find his own happiness.
Irish writer Anna McPartlin develops her characters to give us fully realized human beings who love, laugh, betray, feel guilty, forgive and are ultimately redeemed. Interspersed through the chapters are entries from a mysterious diary of a teenage girl living in a small Irish town almost 30 years earlier, which add a delicious and intriguing depth to the present-day story as more characters appear in both narratives. I highly recommend this excellent exploration of one woman's search for herself. This novel is well-developed women's fiction, with warmth and humor and a true understanding of what it means to love yourself and your family.
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