MARRAKECH 1966
Vicky Baudin steps onto a train winding through Morocco, looking for the grandmother she has never met.
It's an epic journey that'll take her to the edge of Atlas Mountains - and closer to the answers she's been craving all her life.
But dark secrets whisper amongst the dunes. And in unlocking the mystery of Clemence's past, Vicky will unearth great danger too . . .
Five-star reader reviews for Night Train to Marrakech
'A love story and a thriller all in one' ?????
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'Political tensions, murders and love, this book has them all….' ?????
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'Atmospheric, drew me into the souks of Marrakech' ?????
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A 'gripping story of love, betrayal and danger'Woman's Weekly
'An enthralling story' Woman
'An utterly atmospheric, gripping read that transports you to Marrakech . . . a real page-turner' SUSAN LEWIS
'A world of stunning beauty and extreme danger . . . Dinah Jefferies is at the top of her game' GILL PAUL
'A mouthwatering read, intense and emotional. I loved it. Its characters hooked me irresistibly and stole my heart . . . a wonderful, heart-wrenching tale of love, danger and bone-chilling secrets' KATE FURNIVALL
''The seductive colours, sights, sounds and aromas of Marrakech, with a hidden, darker side, are so powerfully evoked that you are instantly transported there' LIZ TRENOW
'A tense, thrilling story full of murders and mysteries . . . this atmospheric story will transport you to the heart of Morocco'Daily Record
| ISBN: | 9780008427085 |
| Publication date: | 14th September 2023 |
| Author: | Dinah Jefferies |
| Publisher: | HarperCollinsPublishers an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 447 pages |
| Series: | The Daughters of War Trilogy |
| Genres: |
Historical Fiction Narrative theme: Love and relationships Narrative theme: Identity / belonging Narrative theme: Sense of place Narrative theme: Journeys and voyages Historical adventure fiction Historical romance Family Drama Crime and Mystery Thriller and Suspense |
An absorbing, evocative read.
As I'm always fascinated by the reverberating effects down the generations of long-held family secrets, with their often corrosive effects on the lives of everyone involved, the promise of discovering the secrets and why Vicky, now in her early twenties, is only just meeting a grandmother she knows nothing about was one of the reasons I felt drawn to reading this novel. I admired the way in which the author only gradually revealed the dark, complex reasons behind Clemence's decades-long estrangement from her family and the impact this had had, not only on her own life but also on theirs. That she had survived so much brutality was a tribute to her inner-strength but it was clear that she had also paid a high personal price for keeping her secrets by never allowing herself to commit to any long-lasting personal relationships.... Read Full Review
This book has a beautiful cover and was full of promise for an engaging and exciting read.
This is the third book in a trilogy. I have not read the other books but this can easily be read as a stand-alone novel.
Set in the mid nineteen sixties this is a story about Clemence (the grandmother) and Vicky (the granddaughter). Clemence lives in Morocco and the novel covers the short period of time during which Vicky pays her a visit. There are family secrets and scandals from the past which means that Clemence and Vicky know very little about each other.
The main features of the narrative are the misadventures of Vicky and a love story featuring Clemence. I have given the book four stars because of the writing and the beautiful descriptions of Morocco. Details of the scented air, the wonderfully spiced food, the scenery and the heat, all paint a vivid picture of the country.... Read Full Review