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Tea at Sam's Kindle Edition

by Sue Cross (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
All that Celine, a girl without guile, wants is a happy family life but she soon awakens from her dream of marital bliss when she discovers that James, her selfish, egotistical husband, has a dark secret.
Her life takes a new turn when she returns from Hong Kong, broken hearted and joins an art class. This leads her on a fresh discovery, not only of her true self, but of friendships that can never be broken.
When Nick, an old flame, returns to her life she is compelled to make some life changing decisions.
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  1. Print length
    238 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    24 Sept. 2012
  5. File size
    628 KB
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  7. Word Wise
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009GLLJ4K
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 24 Sept. 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 628 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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Sue Cross

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My childhood was lost in books and, I suppose, a great deal of my adult life is still in that magical place. I married young and pursued the life of a nomad, living in Mauritius, Hong Kong and Australia before returning to England where I started my own skin care range, Susan Molyneux. My first novel, Tea at Sam's, was published in 2011 and features all of these countries as well as Spain, where I now spend a good deal of my time. I write what I know and embroider the rest and have drawn on my experience as an ex-pat with its distinctive way of life and eccentric characters. The sequel to Tea at Sam's, Making Scents, features the same characters and reveals some secrets of the beauty industry. I have since written two compilations of short stories, Petals in the Sand, and recently, Stories to Go. This is a series of very short stories for those of us with busy lives who like a punchy story when commuting, in a waiting room or when grabbing a break with a cup of coffee. More information on www.suecross.com

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Customers thoroughly enjoy reading this book, praising its wonderful descriptive writing style and beautiful descriptions of locations. The story receives positive feedback for its portrayal of life's highs and lows, and customers really get into the characters. They appreciate the little gem of friendship portrayed in the book, with one customer particularly noting the engaging conversations between the three friends.

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12 customers mention ‘Readability’12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun and thoroughly enjoyable to read, with one mentioning it's great for beach reading.

"...but suffice to say, I strongly recommend as a light-hearted, feel-good novel, which I thoroughly enjoyed reading...." Read more

"...Sue captures this in a wonderful story. This would be a great book to read on the beach - or tucked up on the settee at home on a rainy day...." Read more

"...All in all a good book and well written. Looking forward to reading the next one..." Read more

"I enjoyed reading Tea at Sam's. It is one of those books that make you want to read more and discover what happens...." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Writing style’8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with its wonderful descriptive passages and beautifully described locations, and one customer notes its clever use of illustrative vocabulary.

"The author's writing style is crystal clear, with clever use of illustrative vocabulary, with an underlying hint of humour in places...." Read more

"...Sue has a wonderful descriptive writing style that whisks the reader away to intersting places, allowing us to touch and feel and smell the places..." Read more

"...All in all a good book and well written. Looking forward to reading the next one..." Read more

"...Easy to read." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Story quality’6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of this book, with one customer highlighting its vivid descriptions of expatriate life and another noting its portrayal of life's highs and lows.

"...Sue captures this in a wonderful story. This would be a great book to read on the beach - or tucked up on the settee at home on a rainy day...." Read more

"...And what a fabulous ending - just loved the description of Spain which captured something magical." Read more

"...got into the characters and bonded with the girls and their interesting lives. I can`t wait for Sue`s next book to be published." Read more

"So enjoyed reading this book, well researched and very interesting whilst also fun, makes you feel right there with them all...." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Character development’5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...conversation between the three friends and the way the characters were brought together...." Read more

"Have enjoyed reading this book. Loved all the characters in it...." Read more

"I enjoyed this book so much. I felt we got to know the characters so well and the exotic setting of hong kong and the mention of India made for..." Read more

"...I really got into the characters and bonded with the girls and their interesting lives. I can`t wait for Sue`s next book to be published." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Friendship’4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the friendships portrayed in the book, with one customer particularly enjoying the conversations between the three main characters.

"...I love the way that these friends come together in a beautiful friendship, giving each other support and encouragement...." Read more

"...I particularly liked the conversation between the three friends and the way the characters were brought together...." Read more

"...Eventually with the help of good supportive friendships they are able to move their lives on...." Read more

"...I really got into the characters and bonded with the girls and their interesting lives. I can`t wait for Sue`s next book to be published." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Visual quality’4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the visual quality of the book, with one describing it as vivid, another noting its artistic construction, and a third mentioning how it captures something magical.

"...The linking of the three female characters is artistically constructed and makes it easy for the reader to move back and forth...." Read more

"...on this planet and there is nothing more inspiring and beautiful than a loyal friend. Sue captures this in a wonderful story...." Read more

"...fabulous ending - just loved the description of Spain which captured something magical." Read more

"...the descriptions of Mauritius and Hong Kong in the early seventies are vivid...." Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Barbara
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Joy of a Novel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2016
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    The author's writing style is crystal clear, with clever use of illustrative vocabulary, with an underlying hint of humour in places. The depiction of the era; late sixties, is very true to the time and the reader couldn't help but find himself/herself reliving this period. The fashions and type-cast female and male roles, again typical of the time. In particular, the male personalities and expectations. Completely contrasting to how things are now.

    The linking of the three female characters is artistically constructed and makes it easy for the reader to move back and forth. Not always the case with novels of varying stories. I particularly liked the foreign assignment aspects and could effortlessly relate to similar experiences.

    I have the privilege of being a member of the same Writing Group as the author and am consistently impressed by her short stories.

    I could continue with many more positives, but suffice to say, I strongly recommend as a light-hearted, feel-good novel, which I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Too many novels today are dour and depressing and I personally, prefer to be entertained.

    Now for Sue's next novel - looking forward to reading it.
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  • Gill Wyatt
    4.0 out of 5 stars A little gem of friendship, hope and healing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 May 2012
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    Tea at Sam's is a delightful story of love,loss, and of life with all its highs and lows. Sue has a wonderful descriptive writing style that whisks the reader away to intersting places, allowing us to touch and feel and smell the places we visit on her pages. I love the way that these friends come together in a beautiful friendship, giving each other support and encouragement. So often in my own life, a 'chance' meeting has changed my direction for the better. We can't live in isolation on this planet and there is nothing more inspiring and beautiful than a loyal friend. Sue captures this in a wonderful story. This would be a great book to read on the beach - or tucked up on the settee at home on a rainy day. Hope the next one is out soon.
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  • Lin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 November 2011
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    The book follows the lives of three young women before they meet and the growing relationship between them after they become friends. I particularly liked the conversation between the three friends and the way the characters were brought together. And what a fabulous ending - just loved the description of Spain which captured something magical.
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  • S. Boxall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable story about some interesting characters
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 December 2014
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    Have enjoyed reading this book. Loved all the characters in it. Hong Kong was of interest to me as my parents were married there while serving in the forces. All in all a good book and well written. Looking forward to reading the next one...
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  • Pauline McG Currien
    4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed reading Tea at Sam's
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 October 2017
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    I enjoyed reading Tea at Sam's. It is one of those books that make you want to read more and discover what happens. But I am not usually someone who enjoys light fiction and so would not read it again. I prefer historical novels or non fiction building up my understanding of the past. But if you enjoy happy escapism this will be for you.
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  • Shepherdess
    5.0 out of 5 stars Escapism
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 August 2012
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    I enjoyed this book so much. I felt we got to know the characters so well and the exotic setting of hong kong and the mention of India made for day dreaming whilst doing the mundane day to day chores of life as a mother in England. Easy to read.
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  • reader l
    1.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 March 2013
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    This book is one of those which once started is difficult to put down.It follows the lives of two married couples who gradually become aware of previously unknown aspects of their husbands`lifestyles.The reader is taken graphically through their times of anger and despair.Eventually with the help of good supportive friendships they are able to move their lives on.Running alongside the central story are wonderfully detailed descriptions of the different cultures they experience on their travels.
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  • Calahonda
    3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Holiday Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 September 2012
    A good book to take on holiday. I particularly enjoyed the descripions of the various scenarios which must refect a personal knowledge. The ending did seem very rushed and hard to believe and I would have liked a further chapter to bring the book to a tidy end. Never-the-less a very lively book from a new author & I look forward to the next one.
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  • Woven yarns
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enhoyable read with well defined characters
    Reviewed in the United States on 22 March 2015
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    This was such a breath of fresh air. We've been reading too many kitchen-sink stories in my Bookclub lately. So TEA AT SAM'S was a welcome change. Yes there is loss, betrayal and pain in the heroines' lives but there is also redemption. Sue Cross does not major on the pain, neither does she belittle it, but through it she shows cleverly how each of the three female protagonists deals with it, grows and comes out stronger. Each character is well developed separately, until serendipity in the shape of an adult art class brings them together and they soon realise that they have much in common. The locales and expatriate life are well and vividly described, taken from the author's own personal travels and living overseas. I shall recommend this to my book club.
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