Amanda Geard's guest appearances

Amanda Geard

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Geologist Amanda Geard has written her debut novel, The Midnight House. Immersive, with an incredibly strong sense of place, the book tells the story of Lady Charlotte Rathmore who went missing in 1940, and that of Ellie Fitzgerald who looks to unravel the mystery in 2019. Amanda joins Richard and Judy to discuss how her geology knowledge helped her write both the novel’s central grand house, and south-west Ireland, in such vivid detail. Plus, Amanda talks about how the renovation of her own home in County Kerry unearthed some moving local history. Simply head online to whsmith.co.uk to browse the Spring Book Club collection, and use the code SPRING23 for a 10% discount.

Geologist Amanda Geard has written her debut novel, The Midnight House. Immersive, with an incredibly strong sense of place, the book tells the story of Lady Charlotte Rathmore who went missing in 1940, and that of Ellie Fitzgerald who looks to unravel the mystery in 2019. Amanda joins Richard and Judy to discuss how her geology knowledge helped her write both the novel’s central grand house, and south-west Ireland, in such vivid detail. Plus, Amanda talks about how the renovation of her own home in County Kerry unearthed some moving local history. Simply head online to <a href="http://www.whsmith.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whsmith.co.uk</a> to browse the Spring Book Club collection, and use the code SPRING23 for a 10% discount.

Charlie and Amanda Geard (The Midnight House) discuss buying big derelict houses, the importance of community in County Kerry, and Amanda's stunning epilogue - which is one of Charlie's favourites. Please note that there are spoilers throughout the episode. Some podcast apps do not show description links properly unless the listener subscribes to the podcast. If you can't click the links below and don't wish to subscribe, copy and paste the following address into your browser to access the episode's page on my blog: http://wormhole.carnelianvalley.com/podcast/episode-63-amanda-geard Writer's Week Patricia O'Reilly My discussion with Liz Fenwick is episode 35; Hazel Gaynor is 46; Nicola Cornick 1 and 38 The Ring of Kerry Delphi Lodge, Galway The Kerry Way Canary Girls You can contact the show at books@carnelianvalley.com Question Index 01:03 You're a geologist - tell us about your background and what came before writing 01:44 Where does your writer self come in to this? 04:43 So you have planned this book meticulously...? 05:18 So are you going to write a time-slip book? 06:25 [Reading] 09:17 How did you come to the title, The Midnight House? 10:13 Whereabouts does the House itself fall on the scale of importance? 13:28 You mentioned the house you bought - you renovated it etc?... 14:57 The community in the book - was it always important from the get go? 17:36 Can you tell us about Nancy, Charlotte, and Hattie? 19:58 Why did you want to explore Charlotte's story through Ellie's, or was it maybe the other way round for you? 21:54 Were there any particular historical influences that worked for Charlotte's story? 23:57 Was it Charlotte's disappearance itself or more so the subject of it that was important? 25:58 You reveal Ellie's 'mysteries' a lot slower. What was the reason for that? 28:32 Had you considered having Charlotte still alive? 30:29 Why the epilogue, why include Charlotte like this? 31:45 Did a lot of pregnant women work as Canary Girls? 34:10 What would have happened with Charlotte if she'd lived? 34:40 What's going to happen with the peerage and the house, would you say? 36:03 What's next? 37:21 [Amanda talks about reader reactions to The Midnight House] Purchase Links The Midnight House: Amazon UK Amazon US Amazon Canada Waterstones Hive Barnes &amp; Noble Indigo Chapters I am an IndieBound affiliate and earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Photograph used with the permission of the agent.

Charlie and Amanda Geard (The Midnight House) discuss buying big derelict houses, the importance of community in County Kerry, and Amanda's stunning epilogue - which is one of Charlie's favourites. Please note that there are spoilers throughout the episode. Some podcast apps do not show description links properly unless the listener subscribes to the podcast. If you can't click the links below and don't wish to subscribe, copy and paste the following address into your browser to access the episode's page on my blog: <a href="http:/wormhole.carnelianvalley.com/podcast/episode-63-amanda-geard" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://wormhole.carnelianvalley.com/podcast/episode-63-amanda-geard</a> <a href="https://www.writersweek.ie" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Writer's Week</a> <a href="https://www.patriciaoreilly.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patricia O'Reilly</a> My discussion with Liz Fenwick is episode 35; Hazel Gaynor is 46; Nicola Cornick 1 and 38 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_of_Kerry" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Ring of Kerry</a> <a href="https://delphilodge.ie" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Delphi Lodge, Galway</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_Way" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Kerry Way</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canary_Girls" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Canary Girls</a> You can contact the show at <a href="mailto:books@carnelianvalley.com">books@carnelianvalley.com</a> Question Index 01:03 You're a geologist - tell us about your background and what came before writing 01:44 Where does your writer self come in to this? 04:43 So you have planned this book meticulously...? 05:18 So are you going to write a time-slip book? 06:25 [Reading] 09:17 How did you come to the title, The Midnight House? 10:13 Whereabouts does the House itself fall on the scale of importance? 13:28 You mentioned the house you bought - you renovated it etc?... 14:57 The community in the book - was it always important from the get go? 17:36 Can you tell us about Nancy, Charlotte, and Hattie? 19:58 Why did you want to explore Charlotte's story through Ellie's, or was it maybe the other way round for you? 21:54 Were there any particular historical influences that worked for Charlotte's story? 23:57 Was it Charlotte's disappearance itself or more so the subject of it that was important? 25:58 You reveal Ellie's 'mysteries' a lot slower. What was the reason for that? 28:32 Had you considered having Charlotte still alive? 30:29 Why the epilogue, why include Charlotte like this? 31:45 Did a lot of pregnant women work as Canary Girls? 34:10 What would have happened with Charlotte if she'd lived? 34:40 What's going to happen with the peerage and the house, would you say? 36:03 What's next? 37:21 [Amanda talks about reader reactions to The Midnight House] Purchase Links The Midnight House: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Midnight-House-mesmerising-immersive-secret-ebook/dp/B0951PQ837" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon UK</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-House-Amanda-Geard/dp/1472283708" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon US</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Midnight-House-spellbinding-beautiful-heartwrenching-ebook/dp/B09N3DFBPC" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Canada</a> <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/books/search/term/amanda+geard+midnight" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Waterstones</a> <a href="https://www.hive.co.uk/Search/Keyword?keyword=amanda%20geard%20midnight&amp;productType=0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hive</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-midnight-house-amanda-geard/1140864379?ean=9781472283702" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Barnes &amp; Noble</a> <a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-midnight-house/9781472283702-item.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Indigo Chapters</a> I am an IndieBound affiliate and earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Photograph used with the permission of the agent.

Episode 63: Amanda Geard (The Midnight House)

Caitlin Shannon

People disappear. Secrets remain....My Dearest T, Whatever you hear, do not believe it for a moment....1940: In south-west Ireland, the young and beautiful Lady Charlotte Rathmore is pronounced dead after she mysteriously disappears by the lake of Blackwater Hall. In London, on the brink of the Blitz, Nancy Rathmore is grieving Charlotte's death when a letter arrives containing a secret that she is sworn to keep—one that will change her life forever.2019: Decades later, Ellie Fitzgerald is forced to leave Dublin disgraced and heartbroken. Abandoning journalism, she returns to rural Kerry to weather out the storm. But, when she discovers a faded letter, tucked inside the pages of an old book, she finds herself drawn in by a long-buried secret. And as Ellie begins to unravel the mystery, it becomes clear that the letter might hold the key to more than just Charlotte's disappearance.An unforgettable and spellbinding story of secrets, war, love and sacrifice, perfect for listeners of Kate Morton, Eve Chase and Louise Douglas.

People disappear. Secrets remain.... My Dearest T, Whatever you hear, do not believe it for a moment.... 1940: In south-west Ireland, the young and beautiful Lady Charlotte Rathmore is pronounced dead after she mysteriously disappears by the lake of Blackwater Hall. In London, on the brink of the Blitz, Nancy Rathmore is grieving Charlotte's death when a letter arrives containing a secret that she is sworn to keep—one that will change her life forever. 2019: Decades later, Ellie Fitzgerald is forced to leave Dublin disgraced and heartbroken. Abandoning journalism, she returns to rural Kerry to weather out the storm. But, when she discovers a faded letter, tucked inside the pages of an old book, she finds herself drawn in by a long-buried secret. And as Ellie begins to unravel the mystery, it becomes clear that the letter might hold the key to more than just Charlotte's disappearance. An unforgettable and spellbinding story of secrets, war, love and sacrifice, perfect for listeners of Kate Morton, Eve Chase and Louise Douglas.