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A New York Secret: Daughters of New York, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Ella Carey (Author), Jennifer Woodward (Narrator), Hachette UK - Bookouture (Publisher)

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From top-10 best-selling author Ella Carey comes a stunning Second World War novel. The glitter, glamor, and danger of 1940s New York collide in this dazzling story about a young woman striving to survive in a world where everything is set against her.

War forces her to choose a side....

1942, New York. As war rages in Europe, Lily Rose is grateful for her perfect life: a wealthy family who love her and a dream job working uptown as a restaurant chef. Times are changing for women, and Lily is determined to run her own kitchen one day. She hopes handsome Tom Morelli, son of Sicilian immigrants, will be at her side. Together they work late, dreaming up delicious meals for New Yorkers struggling with wartime rationing and the threat of sons and sweethearts being called up....

Then Tom receives a devastating telegram that changes everything: He is drafted to fight in Italy. Suddenly alone, Lily turns to her parents for support. But when her mother finds out about Tom, she is furious. When the war ends, Lily’s duty is to marry the man picked for her, keep house and raise children. They give her a heartbreaking ultimatum: End her relationship with Tom, or lose her family and inheritance forever.

In the middle of the war, Lily is left in an impossible position. Will she choose to stay with her family and live the safe life she has always known, or will she follow her heart and her dreams?

An emotional novel, inspired by true events, about the courage, love, and friendships that will see you through war and tragedy. Fans of Fiona Davis, Rhys Bowen and The Nightingale will be captivated.

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12 hours and 24 minutes
Author

Ella Carey
Narrator

Jennifer Woodward
Audible release date

12 March 2021
Language

English
Publisher

Hachette UK - Bookouture
ASIN

B08XZRF6SR
Version

Unabridged
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Listening Length	12 hours and 24 minutes
Author	Ella Carey
Narrator	Jennifer Woodward
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com.au Release Date	12 March 2021
Publisher	Hachette UK - Bookouture
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B08XZRF6SR
Best Sellers Rank	23,081 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 106 in World War II Historical Fiction 226 in Coming of Age Fiction (Audible Books & Originals) 753 in Women's Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)

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An enjoyable read.

Reviewed in Australia on 12 November 2021

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An enjoyable novel set in New York during World War II.
Delving into the restaurant industry, and the measures they took to survive, despite the shortages of food and a lot of the men going away to war.
I loved the characters, and the locations in this story.

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A Great Start to a New Trilogy and a Culinary Delight

Reviewed in Australia on 17 March 2021

Lily Rose and her mother, Victoria, have very different views on the direction Lily's life should take. Victoria demands that Lily marry for wealth and prestige, even going so far as to select the future bridegroom. Lily, encouraged by her grandmother, Josie, is determined to make her own decisions and pursue her dreams of becoming the head chef of Valentino's, one of the best restaurants in New York.

With many young men awaiting the draft, it is only a matter of time before Valentino's current head chef, Tom Morelli, is called up. Lily and Tom's shared passion for cooking leads to romance, but their new-found love is cut short when the inevitable does happen and Tom is posted overseas. When he is declared missing in action, Lily finds the long hours as a chef a welcome distraction, devising recipes and sourcing supplies to keep the restaurant viable during wartime, but never gives up hope that Tom will return.

A New York Secret is the first of a promising new series from Ella Carey. Romance, food and history make a delightful combination in this World War II story as we follow Ellie's rebellion against her mother's selfishness and snobbery. This rebellion takes Ellie into the kitchen of a busy restaurant, an environment traditionally the preserve of men, where personalities clash amid the challenges of keeping a restaurant running during wartime. Ellie's grit and determination is further tested when peace is declared and servicemen return to take up their former jobs.

A New York Secret is a great portrayal of life on the home front and the roles of women during World War II. I enjoyed every aspect of it: the characters, the setting and especially the descriptions of those mouth-watering recipes that our chefs lovingly prepare.

Ella Carey has written another novel that will delight her fans and gain her many new ones. Her new series is off to a great start.

I received a complimentary copy of this book as a participant in a book blog tour.

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C. Kirby

Emotional wartime story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 May 2021

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The author has put a huge amount of thought and research into this novel and it is easy to read. The writing makes superb atmosphere and sense of place. However, although it was enjoyable and interesting to hear about wartime recipes and food in this sumptuous restaurant etc, I found it went on too much about that. The character of Lilly and Tom were good to begin with. I didn't believe in Victoria as she was a bit too unreal for me. The grandmom was very good and Jacob at the start. I felt we were pulled along wondering what the outcome of Lilly and Tom would be. It was a disappointing ending because we were not given enough time to watch the characters change and resolve their problems and it was too rushed and lacked feeling towards and at the end. Victoria did develop and was far more believable at the end. However, Jacob her husband went from being a bit of whimp to a man of steel without us seeing that transformation. We only heard him announce his new way of behaving. I wish the ending had been given much more attention and strength and then I'd be over the moon. I don't believe the ending chosen would lead to the happy resolution it seemed it was meant to be, although even that would have made it stronger. If you want to know more about The USA in wartime then give this a go because the writing alone is beautiful.

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Loved it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 March 2021

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I've read a few of Ella books but I think this is my favourite beautifully written loved the strong women in this story looking forward to the next one

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R. W. M. Lally

evocative and effecting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 April 2021

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This book brings to life a period and a group of people coping with the challenges of wartime. It is also a delightful love story

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Margaret

Hold on to your Dream

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 June 2021

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I really enjoyed reading this book, of a young woman being true to her dream, even though for a time it caused separation, from those who were an important part of her life.Very well written showing the great difficulties that were bought about by war. Would definitely recommened

Wendy howe

Fabulous as is every thing she has written

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 April 2021

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Amazing book amazing author can't wait for her next book

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