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Title details for The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey by Serena Burdick - Available

The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey

by Serena Burdick
Karen Cass
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What if you could write a new ending for yourself?
England, 1898. When Evelyn first married the famous novelist William Aubrey, she was dazzled by his brilliance. But their newlywed bliss is brief when William is gripped by writer's block, and he becomes jealous of Evelyn's writing talent. When he commits the ultimate betrayal—stealing a draft of her novel and passing it off as his own—Evelyn decides to write her way out of their unhappy marriage.
California, 2006. Abigail always wondered about her father, his identity forever lost when her mother unexpectedly died. Or so Abigail thought, until she stumbled upon his photo and a message that her great-great-grandmother was the author Evelyn Aubrey, leading Abigail on a journey to England in search for answers. There, she learns of Evelyn's shocking disappearance and how London society believed she was murdered. But from what she uncovers about Evelyn, Abigail believes her brilliant great-great-grandmother had another plot up her sleeve.
Rich in atmosphere and emotion, The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey tells the story of literary secrets, a family curse and the lengths women will go to take charge of their future.

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  • Release date

    November 1, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781488214684
      • File size: 293674 KB
      • Duration: 10:11:49

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from March 1, 2023

      Burdick's (Find Me in Havana) intricately plotted fourth novel contains two compelling storylines, each with appealing protagonists. In 1898, talented but relatively unknown writer Evelyn Aubrey enjoys newly married life in the English countryside with William, a celebrated novelist, until William cures his writer's block by stealing Evelyn's work and publishing it as his own. Seventeen years after losing her mother and only parent in the 1989 San Francisco earthquake, Abby Phillips, looking through her maternal grandmother's dresser to borrow jewelry, discovers Evelyn's book of poetry. As she opens the book, out falls a photo of her mother with a man she's never seen before. The inscription on the back of the photo indicates that he is her father and Evelyn is her great-great grandmother--sending Abby packing for England where she hopes to learn more about her family. Narrator Karen Cass has a vibrant, expressive voice, and she smoothly navigates the skillfully constructed dual timelines, allowing listeners to create strong connections to the spirited heroines and well-drawn secondary characters. VERDICT Featuring sparkling prose and an enchanting performance, this charming multigenerational tale is ideal for listeners who like strong women protagonists. Mystery lovers will also be well satisfied.--Beth Farrell

      Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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