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 - 13h 4m.
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 - 13h 4m. Author - Amanda Brookfield. Narrator - Deryn Edwards. Published Date - Saturday, 06 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Boldwood Books ©.
Language:
English
Part I: Chapter 1
Duration:00:37:48
Part I: Chapter 2
Duration:00:40:24
Part I: Chapter 3
Duration:00:33:21
Part I: Chapter 4
Duration:00:34:28
Part I: Chapter 5
Duration:00:47:56
Part I: Chapter 6
Duration:00:22:09
Part I: Chapter 7
Duration:00:53:06
Part I: Chapter 8
Duration:00:40:33
Part II: Chapter 9
Duration:00:17:03
Part II: Chapter 10
Duration:00:36:12
Part II: Chapter 11
Duration:00:34:06
Part II: Chapter 12
Duration:00:44:40
Part II: Chapter 13
Duration:00:23:23
Part II: Chapter 14
Duration:00:44:02
Part II: Chapter 15
Duration:00:31:58
Part II: Chapter 16
Duration:00:40:57
Part II: Chapter 17
Duration:00:30:13
Part II: Chapter 18
Duration:00:26:38
Part II: Chapter 19
Duration:00:27:21
Part III: Chapter 20
Duration:00:21:23
Part III: Chapter 21
Duration:00:45:53
Part III: Chapter 22
Duration:00:25:54
Part III: Chapter 23
Duration:00:21:07
Part III: Chapter 24
Duration:00:04:06