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Florence Grace: From the bestselling author of The Hourglass Kindle Edition

by Tracy Rees (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 7,636 ratings

'A tenderly evoked and compelling read. The House at Silvermoor deserves to be a huge success' Rachel Hore, author of The Love Child

'I loved The House at Silvermoor. Tracy's writing is always so warm and the story is both romantic and compelling' Rosanna Ley, author of The Lemon Tree Hotel

Florrie Buckley is an orphan, living on the wind-blasted moors of Cornwall. It's a hard existence but Florrie is content; she runs wild in the mysterious landscape. She thinks her destiny is set in stone. But when Florrie is fourteen, she inherits a never-imagined secret. She is related to a wealthy and notorious London family, the Graces. Overnight, Florrie's life changes and she moves from country to city, from poverty to wealth. Cut off from everyone she has ever known, Florrie struggles to learn the rules of this strange new world. And then she must try to fathom her destructive pull towards the enigmatic and troubled Turlington Grace, a man with many dark secrets of his own.

'I adore Tracy's writing and have from the moment I read Amy Snow when it first came out. The House at Silvermoor is a sweeping saga full of likeable characters. What a joy to read!' Lorna Cook, author of The Forgotten Village

'Tracy Rees has a rare gift for making us care about her characters from the very first pages. I rushed to pick up my copy in any spare moments, because I needed to know what would happen next. It's a compassionate and compelling novel, with a heart-warming love story at its core' Gill Paul, author of The Lost Daughter

'A rich, riveting and romantic read' Joanna Courtney, author of Blood Queen

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Tracy Rees is the most outstanding new voice in historical fiction - Lucinda Riley, bestselling author

Florence is such a strong, intriguing character and the plot is so clever, real and truthful. The whole book feels so very wise, as if it contains half the answers to life - Joanna Courtney, author of The Chosen Queen

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The stunning second novel from Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller winner Tracy Rees.
'Tracy Rees is the most outstanding new voice in historical fiction' Lucinda Riley. The stunning second novel from the author of the Richard and Judy bestseller Amy Snow.
Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Dinah Jefferies' The Tea Planter's Wife.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015CWAEZ6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quercus
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 30 Jun. 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 456 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1784296186
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    4.2 out of 5 stars 7,636 ratings

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Tracy Rees

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Tracy Rees was the winner of the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller competition and the Love Stories Best Historical Read award and was shortlisted for the RNA Epic Romantic Novel of the Year. She is the author of five bestselling historical novels and her first contemporary novel is to be published in May 2021.

Tracy was born in Swansea. She studied languages at Jesus College, Cambridge, then moved to London where she worked in medical publishing for years. She then did a second degree, in psychology, at London Metropolitan University before training and working as a counsellor for people with cancer and their families. She has also been a waitress, bartender, shop assistant, estate agent, classroom assistant, university lecturer and workshop leader.

Tracy and her partner divide their time between the Gower Peninsula of Wales and London.

Visit Tracy on twitter at @AuthorTracyRees or on her website www.tracyrees.com

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Customers find the book well-written with evocative descriptions of Cornish landscapes and realistic character portrayals. They appreciate its historical detail and soul-stirring nature, with one customer noting how it illustrates the era beautifully. The story receives mixed reactions - while some find it compelling, others mention an implausible storyline and lack of interest in the plot. The book's pacing is criticized for being slow and tedious.

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206 customers mention ‘Readability’193 positive13 negative

Customers find the book very compelling and enjoyable to read.

"I loved this book and it will be one which will stay in my memory for a long time after others will be forgotten...." Read more

"...The main character was strong with a hint of fey.The story wasn't too predictable and the author didnt just give in and wrap up the ending too neatly..." Read more

"This is a delightful book, full of intrigue, that tells the story of a young Cornish girl who takes on an amazing challenge and faces many trials..." Read more

"...characters, I think Sanderson was my personal favourite, always so sweet and pleasing of others; though perhaps its initial potential wasn't quite..." Read more

63 customers mention ‘Writing style’63 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, describing it as beautifully written and descriptive, with one customer noting its lovely use of language.

"...This beautifully written story is set in the 1800s, first in Cornwall then moving to London...." Read more

"...Great characterisation and scene setting, lovely use of language and well researched historical detail. All the loose ends were nicely tied up...." Read more

"...Tracy Rees is a very gifted writer and her research into the period placed me right there, helping me to immerse myself deeply into Victorian life..." Read more

"An easy enjoyable read, although slow in parts the many varied characters were interesting...." Read more

34 customers mention ‘Character development’30 positive4 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly Florrie as the heroine, and appreciate the realistic descriptions of their personalities.

"I enjoyed this book.The main character was strong with a hint of fey...." Read more

"...I loved the heroine of the story and the way her character developed through the pages of this story...." Read more

"...Great characterisation and scene setting, lovely use of language and well researched historical detail. All the loose ends were nicely tied up...." Read more

"An easy enjoyable read, although slow in parts the many varied characters were interesting...." Read more

24 customers mention ‘Insight’24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fascinating and compelling, appreciating its interesting historical detail.

"...Rees describes Florrie's early days with the Graces in quite a lot of detail, the frippery and excess of their lifestyle, from their food to their..." Read more

"...and scene setting, lovely use of language and well researched historical detail. All the loose ends were nicely tied up...." Read more

"...- even when surrounded by family - she follows her heart and learns so much about life and her place in it...." Read more

"...The central male character of Turlington Grace is fascinating, yet flawed...." Read more

13 customers mention ‘Evocativeness’13 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's evocative descriptions of Cornish landscapes and its perfect capture of the Cornwall atmosphere.

"...I loved the contrast between rural and city life in Victorian times....but most of all, I loved Florrie." Read more

"...and evokes the moorland landscape well...." Read more

"Love the era of this novel . What a contrast of locations Cornwall versus London...." Read more

"I enjoyed this story. It is about Florence. It covers her life from a small child in Cornwall to her new life in London." Read more

13 customers mention ‘Heartwarming’13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and soul-stirring, with one customer noting how they can feel every emotion and another mentioning how it helps them empathize with the character.

"...a young Cornish girl who takes on an amazing challenge and faces many trials and emotions, along the way...." Read more

"...leaves you feeling that you should follow your instincts and be true to yourself," Read more

"...and the descriptions of the Cornish landscapes were evocative and spiritual. Recommended." Read more

"...Florrie was a delight and I was able to empathise with her completely. A wonderful book. Please read it." Read more

26 customers mention ‘Story quality’12 positive14 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story quality of the book, with several noting an odd and implausible storyline and uninteresting plot, while one customer found it illustrated the era beautifully.

"This is a delightful book, full of intrigue, that tells the story of a young Cornish girl who takes on an amazing challenge and faces many trials..." Read more

"...to choose the life she wanted to live, for me the ending did just seem to fizzle out a little, and some of the events began to seem rather contrived..." Read more

"...But more than that, I was moved by how Rees points to so many universal truths in her story, several of which I am sure will stay with me...." Read more

"...A couple of plot lines were a bit contrived - Florrie's relationship with the urchin Jacob, and the convenient result for Calantha were a bit too..." Read more

14 customers mention ‘Pacing’3 positive11 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book slow and tedious.

"...to lose some of its charm about mid-way in; Florrie herself often just seemed too procrastinating, the plot stretching more thinly and it did feel..." Read more

"Having enjoyed Amy Snow by the same author I felt that this book was a slow starter...." Read more

"...I found that the pace faltered half way through the novel, slowing down the action a little and I felt that it may have benefited some tighter..." Read more

"I found this an absorbing read and refreshingly different from the general trend of subjects at present." Read more

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  • Elizabeth Vickers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wholeheartedly recommended
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2017
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    I loved this book and it will be one which will stay in my memory for a long time after others will be forgotten. This beautifully written story is set in the 1800s, first in Cornwall then moving to London. It follows the life of Florence a young girl whose life changes over the years following the revelation of her true birthright.l found it very moving in parts and found myself urging the young woman to make what I thought was the right decision. The ending was exactly how it was meant to be......absolutely perfect! A lovely lovely read!
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  • Pollyanna
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lessons in love
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 April 2017
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    I enjoyed this book.The main character was strong with a hint of fey.The story wasn't too predictable and the author didnt just give in and wrap up the ending too neatly, though everyone's story was settled enough to feel satisfying.It gave a different slant on our human search for love in different forms, and I think that in this book Tracy Rees has described how the pursuit of romantic love is what drives us, but that the longevity of the other types of love we sometimes take for granted are what give our lives purpose and validity.
    I think this book will appeal to anyone who enjoys a period drama, and anyone who doesn't need a predictable romance.
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  • June field
    5.0 out of 5 stars The magic of Cornwall.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 October 2017
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    This is a delightful book, full of intrigue, that tells the story of a young Cornish girl who takes on an amazing challenge and faces many trials and emotions, along the way. Tracy Rees has captured the magic and mystery of Cornwall that makes you long to be there. I loved the heroine of the story and the way her character developed through the pages of this story. A book well worth reading and I will certainly be reading more of Tracy's books and feel sad to say goodbye to this particular book! Those who love reading, as I do, will understand what I mean.
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  • little bookworm
    3.0 out of 5 stars Enaging coming of age tale
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 August 2016
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    Florence Buckley is never more at home than when wandering the wild moors of Cornwall; all she has ever known is the small village in which she was born and where she has lived ever since with her Da and Nan. However, at the age of fifteen Florence's life changes forever as she learns of her true heritage, that which ties her to the powerful Grace family. Leaving her beloved Cornwall behind her, Florence is transported to an entirely different world in London, where she is taught how to behave like a proper young lady, a wealth of new experiences before her. However, the Graces are a complex and dysfunctional family, ambitious and not always kind to Florence, who struggles to fit in. Perhaps the most complex amongst them is her cousin Turlington, and yet Florence finds herself drawn towards him with a pull that is ungovernable. Will she ever find her place as a Grace, all will the spirits of the moors continue to call to her?

    This is another highly enjoyable read from Rees. As a reader I found myself immersed into Florence's world from the very first page; and the early chapters of her life in Cornwall were particularly captivating. Rees depicts the hardships of that life, yet also the simple pleasures and friendships; characters like Old Rilla drawn so well that when Florrie is torn away from that world, you feel her disequilibrium and the sharp contrast of her new life in London.

    Rees describes Florrie's early days with the Graces in quite a lot of detail, the frippery and excess of their lifestyle, from their food to their clothes, as well as all the restrictions and rules that Florrie must now follow; and like her as a reader I found myself longing for the freedom of the moors she had left behind. The Graces are painted as an enigmatic yet troubled family, hungry for power and yet seemingly cursed in a way with all their misplaced values. None are ever really portrayed as happy, and it seems unlikely that Florrie will ever find happiness with them either. However, over the course of the book Rees portrays the complex entanglements and strange bonds that tie families together, as Florrie finds herself forming an odd loyalty to them despite their differences. Her relationship with the formidable Aunt Dinah in the later chapters is portrayed so differently to those following her early days at Helicon; and the Florence at the end of the novel has truly found her sense of identity and emerged into her own person, shaped by both her time with the Graces and her earlier years.

    Indeed Florence Grace does read as a coming of age story really; as Florrie struggles to carve out her own destiny, with trials and tribulations and passion along the way.

    Her relationship with Turlington is central to the novel, though changes along its course. From their very first meeting, before Florrie even discovers her connection with the Graces, the kinship between them is apparent; and I thought that Rees did a good job of portraying the ungovernable, almost inevitable attraction between them. Turlington himself is a somewhat dark and troubled character, his weaknesses often getting the better of him; though there are times when you can see the potential in him, see why Florrie is so drawn to him, and for the most part I felt he was sympathetically drawn. However, his actions in the latter third of the book were I felt incredibly selfish; and for me his character was spoiled when he revealed his huge secret to Florrie, as after that everything he did seemed entirely self-motivated.

    For me personally I didn't enjoy the latter parts of the book as much as I had the earlier chapters. The story seemed to lose some of its charm about mid-way in; Florrie herself often just seemed too procrastinating, the plot stretching more thinly and it did feel at times as though Rees wasn't quite sure which direction to take the story in. Whilst I liked the fact that Florrie was eventually able to choose the life she wanted to live, for me the ending did just seem to fizzle out a little, and some of the events began to seem rather contrived e.g. Calantha's sub-plot.

    Overall an engaging read with some interesting characters, I think Sanderson was my personal favourite, always so sweet and pleasing of others; though perhaps its initial potential wasn't quite realised.
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  • Lily Rose
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 November 2017
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    Having enjoyed Amy Snow by the same author I felt that this book was a slow starter. However, I was glad that I persisted with the book as I really enjoyed it. Great characterisation and scene setting, lovely use of language and well researched historical detail. All the loose ends were nicely tied up. I would certainly recommend this book.
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  • Tracy Clarke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Graceful and engaging
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 September 2017
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    Having read and loved "Amy Snow", I decided to try another Tracy Rees and was not disappointed. I read one review which said it was dull because "the heroine did nothing". How wrong!!! Against the detailed setting of Victorian society, Florence achieved so, so much. As a woman alone - even when surrounded by family - she follows her heart and learns so much about life and her place in it. I loved the contrast between rural and city life in Victorian times....but most of all, I loved Florrie.
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  • Mrs R S Narracott
    5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed following the fortunes of the protagonist of this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2016
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    "...I have come to believe that we can only really save ourselves - though if we are wise we will accept help where it is offered."

    This is just one of many of the passages in Tracy Rees second novel that I bookmarked, so strong is the subtle wisdom of her words. I really enjoyed following the fortunes of the protagonist of this book, from wild, windswept Cornish Florrie Buckley, to refined London heiress Florence Grace. Tracy Rees is a very gifted writer and her research into the period placed me right there, helping me to immerse myself deeply into Victorian life and customs. But more than that, I was moved by how Rees points to so many universal truths in her story, several of which I am sure will stay with me. For example, how you don't have to like people to feel empathy for them.

    I found that the pace faltered half way through the novel, slowing down the action a little and I felt that it may have benefited some tighter editing. That being said, the pace did pick up once more and I was won over again. I loved how the novel ended. Her descriptions of Cornwall I found particularly strong and I loved her characters from there, particularly Old Rilla.

    Well done Tracy, I look forward to the next novel!
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  • Silvia B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissimo personaggio femminile
    Reviewed in Italy on 17 February 2017
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    Mi è piaciuto ancora di più del suo primo libro Amy Snow. Bellissimo il personaggio femminile, in cerca del suo destino tra forti emozioni e logica.
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  • Gloria Muller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Florence Grace
    Reviewed in Germany on 29 June 2017
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    A wonderful story written in such a way as to not allow the reader to put it down. Florence has a life of hardship but never gives in no matter what is presented.
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  • Erika B. Croat
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book was so wonderful and Florrie was such an inspiring
    Reviewed in the United States on 29 May 2018
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    This book was so wonderful and Florrie was such an inspiring, uplifting and well- developed character staying hopeful in the face of so much adversity. I loved Amy Snow but Florence was equally dynamic. The writing is so fluid and the characters feel like old friends. Her description of the Moors make you want to run barefoot through the old English countryside. I hope you will give this book a try!
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  • Ellesse
    5.0 out of 5 stars So original!
    Reviewed in France on 25 January 2017
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    Having loved Tracy Rees's first novel, Amy Snow, I was eager to read her second one. It didn't disappoint. Whilst I am not one for the superstition and other worldly beliefs which permeate this book, but there was enough rational thought to keep me on board. The historical detail was convincing and the varied cast of characters very believable. After the many trials and tribulations of the eponymous heroine, there was even a hint of a happy ending. I did wonder whether that might herald a sequel? If so I would be first in the queue to buy it....
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  • Nutzer
    5.0 out of 5 stars guter spannender Roman
    Reviewed in Germany on 7 April 2018
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    Spannende Geschichte die ich sehr schnell gelesen habe weil ich wissen wollte wie es weitergeht. Die Hauptfigur ist gut beschrieben.
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