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The House of Birds, 9781472205865
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Hidden diary unlocks love, war, and second chances in a derelict house.

The House of Birds

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  • Paperback

    464 pages

  • Release Date

    12 June 2017

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Summary

The House of Birds: A Novel of Secrets and Second Chances

Oliver, trapped in a life of finance, longs for the days of his youth spent exploring the hidden corners of Oxford.

When his girlfriend Kate inherits a derelict house burdened by a family feud, she plans to sell it and move on. But Oliver finds himself drawn to the house’s mysterious charm. Among forgotten books, he uncovers a hidden diary from the 1920s.

Thus begins a journey to uncover the identity of Sophia…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781472205865
ISBN-10:1472205863
Author:Morgan Mccarthy
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:Tinder Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:464
Release Date:12 June 2017
Weight:320g
Dimensions:200mm x 143mm x 30mm
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Critics Review

House of Birds is a delightful, engaging read that explores the various ways in which we come to know our essential selves

You’ll find it impossible to put down - Psychologies Magazine

Enthralling… Sumptuous and satisfying - Observer

Lush and sumptuous - Sunday Mirror

Beautifully plotted and exquisitely written, this split-narrative novel is an utter joy - Heat

‘A lovely must-read’ - Prima

The narrative moves effortlessly between the two periods, as Oliver fixates on his task and a family feud rears its head. McCarthy’s particular strength lies in her descriptive writing as she conjures up the old house and its intriguing past - Sunday Express

Exquisitely written with a meticulous plot and brilliant twist - Sun

A lovely, sumptuous, immersive read - Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of THE LAST ACT OF LOVE

About The Author

Morgan Mccarthy

Morgan McCarthy lives in Berkshire. She is the author of four novels: THE OTHER HALF OF ME, THE OUTLINE OF LOVE, STRANGE GIRLS AND ORDINARY WOMEN and THE HOUSE OF BIRDS.

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