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The House of Birds and Butterflies

By: Cressida McLaughlin
Narrated by: Katy Federman
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Summary

‘Captivating, uplifting and heartfelt’ Heat Magazine

Abby Field loves every inch of Meadowsweet Nature Reserve on the idyllic Suffolk coast where she lives and works. Especially Swallowtail House, the rambling but empty country house that seems to look out at her each time she passes it’s shut-up windows.

When a TV wildlife programme choses a rival location for their new series, Meadowsweet is under threat – unless Abby can whip up a plan to keep the visitors flocking. But she finds herself distracted by the arrival of a brooding – and annoyingly handsome new neighbour… bad-boy novelist, Jack Westcoat.

With the pressure on, Abby and her cute rescue huskie, Raffle, must pull something special out of the bag. But with Jack in need of a good friend – and Abby feeling the pull of attraction, she can sense her resolve fluttering away…

©2018 Cressida McLaughlin (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers
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Critic reviews

‘Oh, I just LOVED this story. All the characters are wonderful.’ Isabelle Broom

‘With a heroine that you root for this is a sweet read with real heart and soul’ Sarra Manning author of The House of Secrets

‘McLaughlin writes so warmly and vividly, the rest of the world melts away… I love that feeling!’ Kirsty Greenwood

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A beautiful book

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This was by far one of the better books I’ve listened to for a while, kept me listening throughout and was gutted when it ended.

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Unpretentious and comfortable

Like a Friday evening with a movie and a bag of chips on your own old sofa this book is soothing and unpretentious. Maybe it is tad too sweet at the end... but there is nothing wrong with happy endings!

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the best!!!!

Simply the most delightful story, it will be in my mind for days, I loved it.

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Very Enjoyable Listen

I loved how references to nature were entwined throughout the story. Didn't want it to end and would love a sequal.

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a lovely uplifting story

really not the target audience but this was brilliant. Also the descriptions of birds was an added bonus.

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Lovely story and educational!!

Loved the story of Abbie, Jack and the reserve. Quite a few interesting nuggets about nature too!! Personally I would love Abbie's book!!

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A good listen to get lost in

So it took a couple if chapters to get on to the book, BUT once i was hooked i finished it in two days, i really hope their is a followup. I am loving Trisha’s books, Thank you Trisha keep them coming

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