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The Garden of Promises and Lies

A Novel (Found Things, Book 3)

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The Garden of Promises and Lies

By: Paula Brackston
Narrated by: Marisa Calin
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The third installment of a bewitching series "brimming with charm and charisma" that will make "fans of Outlander rejoice!" (Woman's World Magazine).

New York Times best-selling author Paula Brackston's second novel in the Found Things series, Secrets of the Chocolate House, was called a "time-swapping romance [that] will please fans of Alice Hoffman" (Publishers Weekly). Now, Brackston returns to the Found Things series with a third audiobook, The Garden of Promises and Lies.

As the bustle of the winter holidays in the Little Shop of Found Things gives way to spring, Xanthe is left to reflect on the strange events of the past year. While she's tried to keep her time-traveling talents a secret from those close to her, she is forced to take responsibility for having inadvertently transported the dangerous Benedict Fairfax to her own time. Xanthe comes to see that she must use her skills as a spinner if she and Flora are ever to be safe and turns to the Spinners book for help.

It is then that a beautiful antique wedding dress sings to her. Realizing the dress and her adversary are connected in some way, she answers the call. She finds herself in Bradford-on-Avon in 1815, as if she has stepped into a Jane Austen story.

Now in Xanthe's time, Fairfax is threatening Xanthe into helping him with his evil doings and demonstrates all too clearly how much damage he is capable of causing. With Fairfax growing ever more powerful, Xanthe enlists the help of her boyfriend, Liam, taking him back in time with her. It is a decision that might just ensure she prevails over her foe, but only by putting her life - and his - on the line.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

©2020 Paula Brackston (P)2020 Macmillan Audio
Fantasy Fiction Historical Romance Science Fiction Time Travel

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Absolutely brilliant series. Loved every mi ute of listening. What a cliffhanger the end of Book 3 is!!! I only hope that Book 4 is not long in coming.

Brilliant Series

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This is the third in a series of ‘found things’ stories. I have thoroughly enjoyed all three books and this was no exception, I just kept wanting to listen. My only complaint with all three stories is the narrator who style of narration is a bit annoying. If you can get over this, they are well worth a listen. These books intertwine modern day mixed with historical time travel. I loved these books

Gripping!

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The third of three (so far) had me on the edge of my seat (again). Love this author and the narrator is fabulous. Mystery, time travel, love and drama. I can’t wait until the next one. I’m now going to start the first of the witches books. I’m excited xx

Garden of promises indeed

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This series is a good concept, with the human and love aspect retaining the reader’s attention.

Skilful time travel story

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i cant wait for the next one!
Brilliant and enthralling as usual.
10 out of 10

argh write more quicklyyyyy

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Really enjoyed listening to all three books in this series. Please Paula Brackston don’t leave me on edge for to long. I really do need to know more. It’s been brilliant!
Thank you.

Need to know more!

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loved it. just a good story can't quite for book 4 to come out in November

amazing!!

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Another pure delight from the first word and always leaves you wanting more , looking forward to seeing what happen next!!!

Enthralling

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Oh my goodness. There is no end to Paula Brackston's talents!!! This lady is an amazing author!! If I could give this more stars I would!

This book is the 3rd in the Found Things series and I honestly thought this couldn't be better than the others but oh my lordy.... it did. From the immediate outset, I was thrown into this amazing world and I didn't want to come out. This is one of those books that as soon as you start, you don't want to stop. I was gutted when it finished. It really does have absolutely everything that you could wish for. Every single area was first class, the writing, the characters, the plot and the narration. Fantastic and I do hope there is another soon.

Another Outstanding book in this series

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Filled with magic and wonder! Paula is an incredible author who captures your imagination immediately. Her characters are full of life and her books leave you shouting NEXT. Thank you Paula

Wonderful

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