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Broken Shutters Kindle Edition

by P.S. Bartlett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 55 ratings
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The curious and vivacious Lady Melanie Ludwig is the beating heart of her castle, but when her husband of twenty-two years and his cherished horse die suddenly in a hunting accident, her life begins to fall apart. At the height of her grief, her beloved unwed handmaiden, Janine, leaves her service due to an unplanned pregnancy, leaving Melanie full of rage, lonely, and without purpose.

When her husband's best friend, Lord Alexander Elswick, suddenly shows up with the gift of a new colt, he reminds Melanie of her offer to help his wife overcome a mysterious illness that's had her bedridden for over a year. With her eldest son now in charge of the castle and seeking her purpose again, she agrees to go. On the way there, she learns more than she bargained for about the History of the Elswicks.

After a rocky introduction, Melanie gains Lady Catherine Elswick's trust. Catherine gives Melanie a journal full of secrets in hopes it will help Melanie understand her condition. Passionate to help and always trying to do the right thing, Melanie rushes headlong into a web of lies, betrayals, and deceit and vows to find the answers she seeks, no matter what it takes.
Amid it all, having only each other to turn to, she and Alexander find solace and companionship and fall deeply in love. Knowing they cannot be together, they struggle to suppress their feelings and join forces to uncover every missing puzzle piece until the mystery is solved.

Unfortunately, other mysteries come to light that could change Melanie's life forever.
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    November 10, 2022
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BM3PH5DL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 10, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1907 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 369 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

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Award-winning author, P.S. Bartlett, was born on Valentine's Day many moons ago in South Baltimore, Maryland, less than a mile from Fort McHenry and Federal Hill. The youngest of eleven children, she grew up surrounded by history and loved exploring these national monuments on her bicycle as a child with her friends regularly.

She published her first novel in 2013. If she isn’t actively writing a novel, she’s definitely plotting a few.

P.S. (Peggy) has always had a love of books and writing. She also paints and draws, and although writing takes up the majority of her free time by choice, she loves spending time with her friends and family.

Peggy’s goal is to become a full-time writer and spend the remainder of her days creating worlds, characters, and stories that will carry on long after she’s written her last word.

Her motto is: "I'm taking a fantastic voyage. Won't you join me?"

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2023
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I really enjoyed the whole book, the characters and the story. Melanie was such a strong, resilient woman and very thoughtful. She went out of her way to try to help a stranger enjoy her last days of life, brought her long-lost daughter for her to see. Not going to give away more details. Must read for yourselves.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Shutters
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2022
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Set in the 1500s, the story relates the daily life of Melanie, the lady of the castle. She is organized and competent with honor and integrity, and also quite naive and blind to the misdeeds of others.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute page turner. I couldn’t put it down
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022
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This book keeps you engaged from the very first page until the last. The characters have great depth and a wonderful story line. I love the authenticity of the period it feels like you are there in the castle with everyone. Well done book, hoping for maybe 3 or 4 to make this a wonderful series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is an outstanding story!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2022
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Melanie is an enchanting married woman who has two grown sons. After tragedy strikes, she decides to bring joy and happiness to Catherine's life. Secrets and betrayal are mixed with love and humor to create an intricately woven story. I dare not say more as it would reveal the answers to the mysteries.
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Bunita Whittington
5.0 out of 5 stars Love story roller coaster
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022
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I loved this story. Melanie is the kind of friend I need in my life! Her story is both heart wrenching and satisfying. Another fabulous story by P.S. Bartlett - she never disappoints!
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Shirley Burke
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
Since the author is my friend, I bought this book to support her. I am so glad I did! It's an enjoyable, easy read. I could envision all of the places and all of the characters in it with ease. I liked it so much I'm going to suggest it to my book club, I know they will like it as much as I do if not more.
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Bartco3030
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! Pulls you right in, and holds you there!
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2023
Great book, enjoyed it from beginning to end. All P.S Bartlett’s books have been a good reads! This one followed suit! I hope to get a hard copy signed!
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