It's Just the Beating of My Heart
By Richard Aronowitz
Published by
Flambard Press Ltd
ISBN 9781906601133
Category Mystery
Autumn 2010
Synopsis
John Stack's wife and daughter have left him and his career as an art dealer is in decline. An encounter with a beautiful neighbour may offer a new start but John is plagued by suspicions about the death of her husband.
Author's Biography
Richard Aronowitz's debut novel, the acclaimed Five Amber Beads, was published in 2006. He grew up in Gloucestershire, studied at Durham, Heidelberg and London and works at Sotheby's.
Reviews
'Progresses at a pace as gentle as a wide brook but with the attached depth of still waters.' Independent on Sunday
£8.99 Paperback
Reader Comments
Dark, intriguing and full of surprises. A very compelling read.
Great storytelling, savage twist and a really compelling tone. Highly recommended!
We both really enjoyed this book.The narrative compels you to keep reading. Loved his first book and look forward to his third.
Beautifully written, magical descriptions of the countryside ... didn't want it to end so soon.
When I finished reading this book, I wanted to go back and start right over. Great twist at the end!
A sad and beautiful evocation of a very distinctive part of England
A fantastic book - it keeps you wanting to read on and there's a wonderful sting in the tail!!
A beautifully written novel with a compelling story which is full of surprises
Thorougly compelling narrative; combines rich psychology with a wonderfully poetic engagement with nature. Highly recommended.
Loved it!
Absolutely engrossing, well-paced and very moving novel, characters and place are vividly realised.
Most impressive use of language and descriptions of milieu and landscape settings.
A great read from start to finish with a twist at the end that takes the breath away. This is a book that stays with you for a long time - if you haven't read it yet then you certainly should!
Beautifully written with a flavour of Gloucestershire and an astounding end.
I loved the descriptive and elegant way this book was written. The story line has remained fresh in my mind even though I read the book some time ago. I am looking forward to more work by Richard Aronowitz as he writes so beautifully.