The Postcard

By: Leah Fleming

Narrated by: Elaine Claxton

2002, Australia.When Melissa discovers a postcard addressed to 'Desmond' among her recently deceased father's effects, she is determined to discover this person's identity and his relationship to her father. She soon embarks on a journey that will take her across oceans and into the past…

1930's, London. Caroline grew on a secluded Scottish estate with her 'Aunt' Phoebe. Now, the shocking realisation that Phoebe is actually her mother fuels a rebellious streak in Caroline, who elopes to Cairo to get married. But her marriage quickly turns sour and leads to an affair with an old lover, and to a baby boy, Desmond. With her personal life in tatters and WWII approaching, she volunteers as a secret agent, smuggling valuable information into Europe for the British government.

When Caroline finally returns from the war, Desmond is gone; he was secretly taken to Australia by his nanny years before. Will Caroline be able to track him down? And how will her journey to find her son lead to Melissa's mission to uncover her father's past?©2014 Leah Fleming (P)2014 Simon & Schuster UK

So predictable

This is a first for me from this author. It was an epic adventure filled with many characters and locations. I just thought I never could get into the story. First chapter had to be read again at end of book. I forgot about it. It should have been felt with more. I just felt book went all over the place and nothing ever really got developed. Don't know if I will pick up another of her books.

intriguing historical fiction, beautifully read

Good story with drive And intrigue, but somewhat flat And disappointing ending. Very good performance with good pace And accents

The BEST!!!!!

What a story! I loved 5it all the way thru with all the characters. I loved them and hated them and got mad at them. I cryed with them and for them. I even counseled them tho they just didn't listen to me. loved the story.

Loved it!

Beautiful story and narrator told in a beautiful voice. The story is relived of three generations of female voices, affected by family secrets, war, love and loss.

compelling story with so many layers

loved it and would highly recommend it. stellar reader and great material, story of a wonderful family.