Книга "The Stationmaster's Daughter" рассказывает о Теде, начальнике железнодорожной станции в Дорсете в 1935 году. Он никогда не заботился о романтике, занят обеспечением того, чтобы самая красивая железная дорога Англии работала точно по расписанию. Однако, когда он встречает Энни Гэлбрейт на поезде в Линфорд, он не может не влюбиться в нее. Но когда железная дорога вынуждена закрыться, а на станции происходит ужасная авария, работа Теда и любовь к Энни оказываются под угрозой.
В настоящее время, после неудачного брака, Тилли решает уехать жить к своему отцу в Дорсет. Кен уговаривает ее помочь восстановлению старой железной дороги, где она находит дневник, спрятанный в старом кассовом зале. Тилли погружается в историю Теда и судьбоносную аварию, которая навсегда изменила его жизнь. Но встреча с загадочным незнакомцем заставляет Тилли почувствовать связь с историей Теда в прошлом...
Эта захватывающая и эмоциональная книга получила много положительных отзывов от читателей, которые охарактеризовали ее как "незабываемую" и "волшебную".
My heart was broken ... I could not stop reading until the very last page had been reached. Wonderful ... That's what one reader wrote about this novel by Kathleen McGurley. The Stationmaster's Daughter follows Ted, who dedicated his life to making sure the railway ran on time for everyone's comfort. Then, one fateful night, a horrible accident disrupts everything.
For Ted his entire world is shattered and he has to deal with a sudden loss of everything that meant something to him. Of course, this terrible event brings Ted and Annie together and eventually they fall in love. However, the railway company does not think it is financially viable to maintain it and its closure is considered.
Электронная Книга «The Stationmaster’s Daughter» написана автором Kathleen McGurl в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9780008243906
Описание книги от Kathleen McGurl
‘Absolutely broke my heart… I didn’t emerge for breath until I’d tearfully finished the last page. Wonderful. ’ Being Anne, 5 stars Dorset, 1935. Stationmaster Ted has never cared much for romance. Occupied with ensuring England’s most beautiful railway runs on time, love has always felt like a comparatively trivial matter. Yet when he meets Annie Galbraith on the 8. 42 train to Lynford, he can’t help but instantly fall for her. But when the railway is forced to close and a terrible accident occurs within the station grounds, Ted finds his job and any hope of a relationship with Annie hanging in the balance… Present day. Recovering from heartbreak after a disastrous marriage, Tilly decides to escape from the bustling capital and move to Dorset to stay with her dad, Ken. When Ken convinces Tilly to help with the restoration of the old railway, she discovers a diary hidden in the old ticket office. Tilly is soon swept up in Ted’s story, and the fateful accident that changed his life forever. But an encounter with an enigmatic stranger takes Tilly by surprise, and she can’t help but feel a connection with Ted’s story in the past… Don’t miss this haunting and evocative timeslip novel. Readers LOVE The Stationmaster’s Daughter: ‘A MUST READ in my book!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Utterly perfect… A timeslip tale that leaves you wanting more… I loved it. ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I may have shed a tear or two!… A definite emotional rollercoaster of a read that will make you both cry and smile. ’ Debbie’s Book Reviews, 5 stars ‘Oh my goodness… The pages turned increasingly quickly as my desperation to find out what happened steadily grew and grew. ’ Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars ‘Very special… I loved every minute of it. ’ Jessica Belmont, 5 stars ‘Brilliant… Very highly recommended!!’ Donnasbookblog, 5 stars ‘Touched my heart! A real page turner… The perfect read for cosying up. I can’t recommend this gorgeous book enough. ’ Dash Fan Book reviews, 5 stars
