Before I Knew You
Amanda Brookfield
Would you swap houses with a family of strangers? The price you pay might be greater than you think...
Sophie and Andrew are looking for relief from the daily grind - if not each other - so when a friend puts them in touch with William and Beth, newlyweds looking to swap houses for the summer, it sounds like a great idea.
They find themselves in a stylish Connecticut home, while William and Beth take over their lived-in family house in London. The weeks away work an unexpected magic for Sophie, who begins to find a sense of happiness, but Beth has no such luck and grows increasingly miserable.
The two marriages - one crushed by the weight of years, one shiny and new - slide into reverse. And what was meant to be a great summer adventure begins to have dramatic consequences none of them could have foreseen... and all are powerless to stop.
What readers are saying about Amanda Brookfield:
‘Amanda Brookfield really writes compelling stories that are thought provoking and look deeply at relationships and the emotions in them.’
‘This is a wonderful character driven novel. The circumstances and emotions the characters have to deal with, throughout the most pivotal times of their lives are described in a raw and relatable way.’
‘Amanda certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be one hell of a read!’
‘I’ve loved all Amanda Brookfield’s books and this latest one was excellent too. She writes so well, with insight and natural dialogue.’
Praise for Amanda Brookfield:
'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story' Michelle Gorman
No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.' The Mirror
'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it.' bestselling author Patricia Scanlan on Before I Knew You
'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess.' Oxford Times
Duration - 16h 52m.
Author - Amanda Brookfield.
Narrator - Deryn Edwards.
Published Date - Saturday, 06 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Boldwood Books ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Would you swap houses with a family of strangers? The price you pay might be greater than you think... Sophie and Andrew are looking for relief from the daily grind - if not each other - so when a friend puts them in touch with William and Beth, newlyweds looking to swap houses for the summer, it sounds like a great idea. They find themselves in a stylish Connecticut home, while William and Beth take over their lived-in family house in London. The weeks away work an unexpected magic for Sophie, who begins to find a sense of happiness, but Beth has no such luck and grows increasingly miserable. The two marriages - one crushed by the weight of years, one shiny and new - slide into reverse. And what was meant to be a great summer adventure begins to have dramatic consequences none of them could have foreseen... and all are powerless to stop. What readers are saying about Amanda Brookfield: ‘Amanda Brookfield really writes compelling stories that are thought provoking and look deeply at relationships and the emotions in them.’ ‘This is a wonderful character driven novel. The circumstances and emotions the characters have to deal with, throughout the most pivotal times of their lives are described in a raw and relatable way.’ ‘Amanda certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be one hell of a read!’ ‘I’ve loved all Amanda Brookfield’s books and this latest one was excellent too. She writes so well, with insight and natural dialogue.’ Praise for Amanda Brookfield: 'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story' Michelle Gorman No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.' The Mirror 'Unputdownable. Perceptive. Poignant. I loved it.' bestselling author Patricia Scanlan on Before I Knew You 'If Joanna Trollope is the queen of the Aga Saga, then Amanda Brookfield must be a strong contender for princess.' Oxford Times Duration - 16h 52m. Author - Amanda Brookfield. Narrator - Deryn Edwards. Published Date - Saturday, 06 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Boldwood Books ©.
Language:
English
Part I: Chapter 1
Duration:37:48:08
Part I: Chapter 2
Duration:40:24:29
Part I: Chapter 3
Duration:33:21:24
Part I: Chapter 4
Duration:34:28:15
Part I: Chapter 5
Duration:47:56:36
Part I: Chapter 6
Duration:22:09:05
Part I: Chapter 7
Duration:53:06:44
Part I: Chapter 8
Duration:40:33:20
Part II: Chapter 9
Duration:17:03:53
Part II: Chapter 10
Duration:36:12:05
Part II: Chapter 11
Duration:34:06:45
Part II: Chapter 12
Duration:44:40:27
Part II: Chapter 13
Duration:23:23:18
Part II: Chapter 14
Duration:44:02:59
Part II: Chapter 15
Duration:31:58:05
Part II: Chapter 16
Duration:40:57:31
Part II: Chapter 17
Duration:30:13:19
Part II: Chapter 18
Duration:26:38:45
Part II: Chapter 19
Duration:27:21:40
Part III: Chapter 20
Duration:21:23:30
Part III: Chapter 21
Duration:45:53:58
Part III: Chapter 22
Duration:25:54:05
Part III: Chapter 23
Duration:21:07:47
Part III: Chapter 24
Duration:04:06:49