A Springtime to Remember

By: Lucy Coleman

Narrated by: Lucy Scott

Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's Summary

Paris and the Palace of Versailles have always meant a lot to TV producer Lexie. Her grandma Viv spent a year there, but her adventures and memories were never discussed, and Lexie has long wondered why they were a family secret. 

When work presents the perfect excuse to spend springtime in Versailles, Lexie delves into Viv’s old diaries and scrapbooks, and with the help of handsome interpreter Ronan, she is soon learning more about the characters that tend to the magnificent gardens, now and in the past. 

In amongst the beauty and splendour of the French countryside, a story of lost love, rivalry and tragedy unfolds. Can Lexie and Ronan right the wrongs of the past, and will France play its tricks on them both before Lexie has to go home? Will this truly be a springtime to remember? 

Let Lucy Coleman sweep you away with this perfect feel-good love story. Perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Sue Moorcroft and Heidi Swain. 

©2019 Lucy Coleman (P)2019 Boldwood Books

SWEARING 🤬

I'm not sure why a writer feels the need to throw cuss words into a story but the use of GD is absolutely unacceptable to me. I'm only a couple chapters in, but I won't be finishing this story or ANY of this authors books. What a shame.

Fascinating! Great attention to detail.

The beauty of Versailles intricately described as are the characters lives, you become emotionally invested.

no go

knew I was not liking this book from the first chapter. not my cup of tea!!

Not for me…

I couldn’t get past the first few chapters. Not enough people connection to keep me interested.

A waste of time

to bad I couldn't give this book minus 5!!! The story was ok BUT the narration was absolutely horrible!! I struggled to listen until I just couldn't take anymore!!

Tried hard to like this book but the main character is unbelievably stupid

I was nearly at the end of chapter 17 when I called it quits! This has to be the most naive (or stupid) woman in history! She isn’t honest with her own brother or her boyfriend or herself. So very disappointed I could not bear another moment. My blood pressure was going through the roof! Don’t bother!

Easy and unassuming

I listened to this tale because it was included in the free premium library. The start of it was such a tale of time in France that I thought I’d become bored. But thought the description of the time spent in France often made me bored, the love story and narration of in-depth character kept my interest. The story wound a magical, historical tale, that made me keep listening as time went by. I ended up listening without pause and was so grateful for the experience. Surprisingly, I’m still entranced, after the end.

A springtime to remember

A lovely story of romance, history and a family's adventure. the best thing that comes with secrets revealed many years later...is love.

Inspiration

A cute little storyline of inspiration, hope and to forgiveness. I would read it again.

Boring

The premise of the story was good but the author wrote a boring, flatlined book.

Thoroughly good ‘read’

I found this book a good story, enjoyed the narration and the little twists and turns.
Easy listening.

Promised more than it delivered

I’m sorry but this was dull, with unrealistic and irritating characters. They kind of deserve each other, even though I could not finish it so I don’t know who ends up with who

Great story about Versailles

I love France and Versailles it was so interesting to learn about these wonderful gardens.

Enjoyable book

I loved the narration of this book. Very well read. The accents were brilliant and unstilted.

French romance

Easy listen story of predictable romance
Description of palace of Versailles the best bit of the book
Not memorable

Delightful - for the most part

A free audible listen another great surprise Novel from the wonderful writer. Lucy tells the story of two grandparents and their love of a great garden I can’t go into to much detail without giving away the story in what is a romance.

Very good listen

Couldn't stop listening , hubby complained ! Excellent story, looking forward to more from this author

needs a stronger title - this is a good book

The cover looks like it's very gentle chick lit. It's better than that. A bit cheesey at the end but lovely descriptions of Versailles, family history and relationships...

Versailles is the perfect setting

I thoroughly enjoyed the descriptions of Versailles. It brought back wonderful memories of a day trip with my family. The storyline was informative and warm.

A Springtime to Remember.

This book and the narrator take one, who is listening or indeed reading, right over to Versailles, you can picture yourself there, it’s amazing, can’t wait to visit for myself, maybe I’ll find love again too, it’s never too late.