The Diary

When the two grown daughters of Elizabeth Marshall discover an old diary of their mother's in the attic, it comes as a shock to learn that the true love of Elizabeth's life was not their father. But is all as it seems?

That's the mystery the two daughters must unravel as they stay up late reading the words penned by Elizabeth so long ago. Their mother can't provide the answers: After a massive stroke, she lies mute and near death in a nursing home. Only the pages of her diary can provide clues to what really happened.

©2009 Eileen Goudge (P)2009 BBC Audio

Slow to start but worth continuing

I enjoyed the story very much. Loved the ending. It’s a wonderful story of love and passion and family politics.

Just when you thought you had it figured out!

Great story, times that everyone loves to reflect upon. Brought back some of my own memories. The twist was so exciting.

Heart felt and nostalgic. A good read.

This story started out a bit slow. But it kept my attention. It brought smiles and tears and memories of my own past. A good story.

Captivating

I was a bit unsure in the beginning, but this story drew me in until I couldn't stop listening! Loved the narration as well.

Parents had a life before children

It's always hard to imagine our parents as young and in love because we only know as our parents, people to love, to respect, to rebel against, to think they are old and set in their ways and how can they even know our lives. The mom in this tale is dying and the dad died a year ago. The two daughters read their mom's diary from the year before she married and are surprised to discover their father was not her first love as the mysterious AJ comes to life in her moms writing. A beautiful story, well told.