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The Frequency of Us

By: Keith Stuart
Narrated by: Katy Sobey, Elliot Chapman
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*** A BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK ***

*** BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME ***

In Second World War Bath, young, naïve wireless engineer Will meets Austrian refugee Elsa Klein: she is sophisticated, witty and worldly, and at last his life seems to make sense . . . until, soon after, the couple's home is bombed, and Will awakes from the blast to find himself alone.

No one has heard of Elsa Klein. They say she never existed.

Seventy years later, social worker Laura is battling her way out of depression and off medication. Her new case is a strange, isolated old man whose house hasn't changed since the war. A man who insists his fiancé vanished many, many years before. Everyone thinks he's suffering dementia. But Laura begins to suspect otherwise . . .

From Keith Stuart, author of the much-loved Richard & Judy bestseller A Boy Made of Blocks, comes a stunning, emotional novel about an impossible mystery and a true love that refuses to die.

©2021 Keith Stuart (P)2021 Hachette Audio UK 20th Century Fantasy Fiction Historical Fiction Paranormal Paranormal Romance Romance Heartfelt Witty Feel-Good

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Critic reviews

"Enthralling, a real thing of beauty. Dazzling." (Josie Silver)

"A fascinating, beautiful, heartwarming novel. It kept me gripped from the very first chapter, and I was rooting for Will and Elsa with all my heart." (Beth O'Leary)

"The Frequency of Us is a novel with a bit of everything: a sweeping love story, wonderfully complex characters, and a sprinkling of the supernatural. I loved it, and know it'll stay with me for some time." (Clare Pooley)
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What a surprise gem this was. wonderful story full of heart and beautifully written and read.

The most engaging book I have read in a long time

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Excellent narrative, I was not expecting the turns the story took. The historical references seemed well researched. Would highly recommend!

Great to listen to!

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I wish they’d got a genuine Austrian to narrate the voice of Elsa. The guy just couldn’t do it

Spoiled by the terrible ‘Austrian’ accent

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This story was full of twists and turns; everytime I thought I could guess the ending, I was wrong. The characters were endearing and beautifully read. I couldn't put it down.

Excellent

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An interesting story, keeps you interested all the way through. A bit disappointing ending but did not spoil the story too much.

An interesting Story

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I Loved this book, such a lovely storyline. The narrators were excellent. this is the 3rd book I have read by this author.

Gripping storyline

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Original and surprising story. Great pacing and movement between times. Narrator did a fantastic job too.

Finely crafted narrative

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I loved the intertwined histories of this complex story, and became really immersed in listening to it.
I’ve bought the hardback of the novel as well, and would definitely read/listen to more work by Keith Stuart.
I especially liked the connection between the characters and paintings of Klimt, which gave me a deeper appreciation of his work.

Beautiful -art, science, histories and archives

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Fabulous production of a fabulous love story. From the start I was fixated on the main characters. Absolutely spell binding and heart warming tale. Would make a fantastic play or tv drama. Off to find more by this author. Nothing about it I didn’t love.

Couldn’t put it down

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Easy listen, lovely story. the twist at the end I really love love love

such a wonderful gentle book

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