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The Beach Trees

By: Karen White
Narrated by: Ki Gottberg, Gin Hammond
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In the aftermath of tragedy, life goes on - painful and forever altered, but ripe with new beginnings. For Julie Holt, travelling to the beautiful but ravaged coast of Biloxi, Mississippi, is a journey into a secret past, and a life she never expected....

Julie first knew loss at the age of 12, when her sister disappeared, never to be found. As her once close-knit family grew apart, Julie's mother obsessively searched for the girl, and when her mother died, Julie took up the search, never letting go of the hope. Then, at an art exhibition in New York, she meets Monica - a struggling artist and single mother who reminds Julie so much of her sister that she can't help feeling drawn to her: Monica paints a vivid picture of her family, but never says why or how she lost contact with them. And she has another secret: a heart condition that will soon take her life.

When Monica dies, Julie inherits from her an antique portrait - as well as custody of her young son. Taking him back to Biloxi and New Orleans to see the family he has never met, Julie discovers a connection of her own. The portrait, of an old relative, was done by her great-grandfather - and unlocks a family history she never knew.

©2011 Karen White (P)2011 Listen & Live Audio, Inc.

Accolades & Awards

HOLT Medallion by Virginia Romance Writers
2012
Family Life HOLT Medallion by Virginia Romance Writers Women's Fiction Mystery Heartfelt Fiction Genre Fiction Women Sleuths Detective Psychological
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Engaging Storyline • Complex Characters • Authentic Accents • Strong Grandmothers • Rich Descriptions • Family Mysteries

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Lovely story of families brought together by loss and love. Very moving details. One of my favorites.

Lovely

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Book was goid, but I sometimes have issues following g multiple generations that go back and forth in time. my issue not the author.

good read

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I loved this book. The story and characters have me listening to the book again.

One of Karen White’s best!

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I loved this Karen White novel. Many of her stories take place in the South-this one mainly in New Orleans. The beach trees refers to the tree trunks that remain after hurricane Katrina. The trunks have been carved into the shapes of porpoises, star fish, etc. Lots of family secrets and mysteries going on. Excellent narration!

Five Stars!!

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Would you listen to The Beach Trees again? Why?

I enjoyed this book while on a long car trip. The long story was a perfect match to the long journey.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Beach Trees?

The discriptions of the storm damage were so real I felt like I too was there.

What aspect of Ki Gottberg and Gin Hammond ’s performance would you have changed?

The accents didn't ring quite true.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

not really one moment, just the developement of the people.

Any additional comments?

I would not recomend this book to anyone in a hurry, you need to just enjoy the slow reveal

Good book for a long trip

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