The Keeper of Happy Endings

De: Barbara Davis

Narrado por: Robin Siegerman, Hope Newhouse

Duración: 15 h y 2 m

Resumen del Editor

An enchanting novel about fate, second chances, and hope, lost and found, by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Last of the Moon Girls.

Soline Roussel is well schooled in the business of happy endings. For generations her family has kept an exclusive bridal salon in Paris, where magic is worked with needle and thread. It’s said that the bride who wears a Roussel gown is guaranteed a lifetime of joy. But devastating losses during World War II leave Soline’s world and heart in ruins and her faith in love shaken. She boxes up her memories, stowing them away, along with her broken dreams, determined to forget.

Decades later, while coping with her own tragic loss, aspiring gallery owner Rory Grant leases Soline’s old property and discovers a box containing letters and a vintage wedding dress, never worn. When Rory returns the mementos, an unlikely friendship develops, and eerie parallels in Rory’s and Soline’s lives begin to surface. It’s clear that they were destined to meet - and that Rory may hold the key to righting a forty-year wrong and opening the door to shared healing and, perhaps, a little magic.

©2021 by Barbara Davis. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Historically sound with a thread of supernatural intrigue, this exploration of shared experiences, learned adaptations, and the power of trust is a book that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde, Erica Bauermeister, and Lucinda Riley will fall in love with.” (Booklist)

“This intriguing novel is magically woven together with sorrow, surprises, and happiness, just like the wedding gowns of ‘The Dress Witch’.” (Historical Novel Society)

“Davis’s tale of love and loss, expertly woven around the lives of two women who have nothing - and yet everything - in common, inspires hope that our own happy endings might be biding their time, ready to show up when and where we least expect them. The Keeper of Happy Endings is a perfect blending of romance and mystery with a sprinkling of magic - heartwarming and satisfying. Don’t miss it!” (Kerry Anne King, best-selling author of Whisper Me This and Everything You Are)

Magic, blessings, bestowed upon you.

I did love this book, and the characters. The "make your own" fortune was a good theme. I struggled with the fresh accent in the narration, I don't know if it was really how native Parisian speakers would speak English or not, but it just did not sound realistic. I'm not sure it was necessary.

Great Read

The story held my attention and the readings were done fabulously. I look forward to other books

Wonderful

Worth the time…Beautiful story!! Hard to get into at first… So glad i kept listening…

A Way Back

The ending was a surprise and I thought well done. Not too sudden. Looking forward to other books from this author.

Enchanting novel of fate...

I picked this book up on a complete lark! It was one of the Audible daily deals and both the blurb and the audio snippet called to me. Actually, the first sentence in the blurb was all I needed. I think that you'll agree... "An enchanting novel about fate, second chances, and hope, lost and found."
But if you need more, I'll tell you that it's a sweet story of two women from two different times and backgrounds, one who lived through Nazi occupied France, and the other of a much younger woman who grew up in Boston. Each woman is dealing with their own sadness and loss! It's only a quirk of fate that brings them together, and the new found friendship that allows them to share their stories!
Needless to say I loved it! So I say grab the book to find your own happy ending!

Good Story

Definitely a happy ending!
I enjoyed the story although I couldn’t understand some of Soline’s speech.

One for your TBR list

What a wonderful story, so beautifully brought to life by two talented narrators. An experience not to be missed. I’m definitely going to read more of Barbara Davis’s work.

Magical Happy Ever After

This book was fantastic. I loved the way the author switched back and forth between the 2 main characters as well as 2 time frames. Their stories make your heart cry as well as inspire hope. This was my first Barbara Davis book and will definitely read more by her.

author pulls at heartstrings like a puppet master

I don't usually read this genre, but I'll read any Barbara Davis book. she's a master puppeteer at pulling at heartstrings, and after trials and tribulations, a happy ending is guaranteed

Wow!!!!!

Possibly the most beautiful story ever. I’ve listened to hundreds of audiobooks, this is top ten!!! I’m going to find anything else by this author. Incredible writing. Perfect performances.