A Casterglass Garden: Keeping Up with the Penryns, Book 2 Audiobook
A Casterglass Garden is the second Keeping Up with the Penryns audiobook, written by Kate Hewitt and narrated by Elizabeth Knowelden. Olivia Penryn takes on the restoration of her family’s garden while navigating a new relationship with widower Will Turner and the complications of their families’ pasts.
At a glance
- Second book in the Keeping Up with the Penryns series.
- Olivia works to restore the castle garden, with roses and lavender at the center of the project.
- The romance follows Olivia and Will, a widower raising two children.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged listening length of just over seven hours offers a defined, single-book listening commitment.
- The plot combines a family home and garden restoration with romance and family relationships.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Edition | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 7 hours and 2 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | December 13, 2022 |
| Author | Kate Hewitt |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Elizabeth Knowelden |
| Publisher | Blackstone Publishing |
What to know before buying
- The listing identifies this as Book 2. Buyers new to the Penryn series may prefer to start with the first book.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a contemporary romance with a happy-ending tone, family relationships and a garden-restoration setting.
- Fans of narrated fiction by Kate Hewitt or narration by Elizabeth Knowelden.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a standalone story with no series context or a genre other than romance-focused fiction.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes an enjoyable love story with a happy ending and praises the character development and content. That response may suit listeners looking for relationship-focused fiction. The listing’s plot details center on Olivia, Will and their families, while the aggregate ratings also include a meaningful middle-rating share, so reception is not uniformly enthusiastic.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as a good love story with a happy ending.
- Feedback praises the characters and their development.
- Some customers appreciate the content’s insight into the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
How long is A Casterglass Garden?
The listing gives a listening length of 7 hours and 2 minutes.
Who wrote and narrated the audiobook?
Kate Hewitt is the author and Elizabeth Knowelden is the narrator.
Is this the first book in the series?
No. It is Book 2 in Keeping Up with the Penryns.
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