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Jon Lawrence
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Playing Beneath the Havelock House
Jon Lawrence, author
Set in the picturesque Pelorus Sounds in New Zealand's Marlborough region, Playing Beneath the Havelock House is the moving story of Dai and Bronwyn Ifans, a grieving couple who attempt to rebuild their lives after the death of their young son. As the sorrow threatens to destroy their relationship, two mysterious young children come into their lives and have a profound effect on them both. One is a withdrawn child with his own secrets while the other is a quirky and cheeky Maori boy. Connecting the two stories is a fierce local Maori man with a dark history. Playing Beneath the Havelock House is the second novel from Welsh writer Jon Lawrence, author of the acclaimed The Pastoral. It is a moving and mysterious insight into the way we deal with grief and how we learn to live again.
Reviews
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Brilliant!By J A ROBINSON

"A lovely read. I read it in three days. Once started I couldn't put it down. Very loving relationships and friendships explored! We'll done Jon!"

Beautifully written, touching and uplifting.By Nolan Vertigan on 27 Jun. 2015

"Not the kind of book I would usually read but it was recommended to me and I'm so glad it was! Beautifully written with some lovely descriptive phrases and some genuinely funny passages.The main characters Dai and Bronnie are well fleshed out and Harry and Hemi really grab at your heart strings.Two weeks after reading and I'm still thinking about it which tells me it's a winner! Definitely an author I'll look out for in future."

Excellant read By Dawn Price on 28 Jun. 2015

"My first book by this author but I will certainly be reading any he releases. A very moving beautifully written book with lovely characters and descriptions, it kept me wanting to read from start to finish and not put it down. Not the ending I expected either. Excellent read, cant wait for more. Already ordered The Pastoral."

Having never read any books by this author I wasn't ...By C Nicholls on 18 July 2015

"Having never read any books by this author I wasn't sure what to expect?! All I can say is it had me gripped from start to finish, that I did not want it to end. The outcome was not what I was expecting at all.I look forward to reading more books from Jon Lawrence & will be recommending his work to friends."

Highly addictive novel. Could not put it down.By DR DIARMUID TIERNAN on 24 May 2015

"I seldom read books, but I was captivated by the imagination and writing style in this novel. From start to finish I felt I was right in there with the main characters. Beautifully written, with an unexpected twist towards the end, I can thoroughly recommend this book."

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