The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton
A Richard and Judy Book Club pick for summer 2019
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4.2 • 164 Ratings
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Publisher Description
A Richard and Judy Book Club pick, set in Paris and Italy, The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton is a beautiful and uplifting exploration of love, loss and hope
‘The real truth and triumph of this gem of a story is simple: it is one of the best and most gripping descriptions of heartbreak that either of us have ever read’
Richard and Judy’s review
Grace Atherton, a talented cellist, is in love with David. Together in their apartment in Paris, Grace and David are happy until an unexpected event changes everything.
Nadia is seventeen and furious. She knows that love will only let her down: if she is going to succeed it will be on her own terms.
At eighty-six Maurice Williams has discovered a lot about love in his long life, and even more about people. And yet he keeps secrets.
When Grace’s life falls apart in the most shocking of ways Maurice and Nadia come to her rescue, helping her to find happiness and hope through the healing power of friendship.
Praise for The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton
'Glorious on so many levels' A J Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird
'Lose yourself among beautiful symphonies, the romantic cities of Europe and quirky characters ... a triumph' Woman's Weekly
'A powerful and passionate novel, awash with heartbreak but still an uplifting tale of friendship and rebirth. Five stars' Daily Express
'Full of hope and charm' Libby Page, author of The Lido
'A hymn to friendship, to getting back up and finding happiness where none seemed possible' Katie Fforde
Pre-order Anstey Harris' wonderful new book Where We Belong now - ISBN 97811473837
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Former cellist Grace Atherton has been a mistress for eight years. Her Parisian relationship with married David has been full of romance and destined, she’s convinced, for a happy ending. Naturally, things soon become rather more complicated. Novelist Anstey Harris gives us a front seat to Grace's voyage of self-discovery, as she begins to repair the shattered strings of her life. This book is a love letter to the power of unlikely friendships—and music. Harris writes about love and heartache beautifully—we were engrossed in the stirring kinships Grace strikes up with two outlandish new confidantes and her story of rediscovering her instrument.
Customer Reviews
Just wonderful in every way
A beautiful book full of real people that will touch you deeply, raise many a wry smile and may even break your heart. Although there are sad parts there is no wallowing in sadness, instead this book is about moving forward, living life, facing the truth and finding joy in friendship. I absolutely loved it!
Fascinating and wonderful read
Really felt transported to a new and interesting world of music, musicians and ‘cello making. I could take or leave the love story woven throughout but the music side was quite inspirational; I searched and listened to all the pieces whilst reading without knowing they would be listed at the end! Loved it.