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Ellie and the Harpmaker

Hazel Prior
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Ellie and the Harpmaker

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Hazel Prior

Ellie and the Harpmaker

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Romance

British Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Exmoor, England • Contemporary

Topic
Music
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Ellie and the Harpmaker by Hazel Prior, a woman named Ellie discovers a transformative connection with a reclusive harpmaker, Dan. Set in the English countryside, the narrative explores themes of music, creativity, and self-discovery as these two individuals interact and influence each other's lives in unexpected ways.

Heartwarming

Romantic

Inspirational

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

12,872 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ellie and the Harpmaker by Hazel Prior is appreciated for its enchanting portrayal of unexpected friendships and the beauty of music. Readers enjoy the lyrical writing and charming setting. However, some find the plot predictable and character development lacking depth. Overall, it appeals to those seeking a feel-good, heartwarming read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ellie and the Harpmaker?

A reader who enjoys Ellie and the Harpmaker by Hazel Prior likely appreciates heartwarming tales of self-discovery, lonely characters finding companionship, and rural settings. Fans of A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce would relish this charming narrative.

4.1

12,872 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Romance

British Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Exmoor, England • Contemporary

Topic
Music
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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