LEAVING SHADES

Patricia Gallimore's cultured British tones set the stage for this moving novel, set in England just after WWI. Following a heartbreaking miscarriage, Beth Tresaile returns to Owles House with her best friend, Kitty, desperate for answers from her estranged mother. As she pieces together the secrets of her past, Beth must also cope with the potential of a romance with Kitty's married brother, who she thought was lost to her forever. Gallimore's skillful narration quickly immerses listeners in the world of the book, and her excellent ear for accents and inflections creates a vibrant cast of characters. B.E.K. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2013]