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Title	:	A Time to Tell
Author	:	Maria Savva
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 304 pages
Published	:	February 1st 2008 by Pen Press (first published December 13th 2006)
Categories	:	Fiction. Modern

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Set between the 1950s and the start of the 21st Century, "A Time to Tell" is the poignant story of Cara, from her dramatic attempted suicide to her roles as a smitten eighteen-year-old, wife, widow and grandmother, and her final, passionate reunion with the man she has always loved. It is also the parallel tale of Cara's prodigal son Benjamin and his daughter Penelope, whose unhappy relationship with her father has led her into marriage with a man whose own dysfunctional family have turned him into a person who at first seems strangely attractive, but turns out to have a dark and terrifying side... Rich in colourful characters and pertinent social themes, "A Time to Tell" is an eventful and often disturbing tale of the pain and pleasures of family relationships.

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Original Title:	A Time To Tell
ISBN:	1905621272 (ISBN13: 9781905621279)
Edition Language:	English
Characters:	Cara Edwards, Penelope Truman, Benjamin Edwards, Frederick Johnson, David Truman
Setting:	United Kingdom

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This is a novel about secrets. It begins with Cara as a young woman attempting suicide, and most of the novel takes place in Cara's old age, as many of the secrets within her family begin to unravel.From the first scene, the first big secret is born. Cara is attempting suicide because she's discovered that her lover Frederick is a married man. She then quickly marries Billy, the man who saved her from drowning. But what she can never admit to anyone is her suspicion that their first child,

I didn't care for this book. I thought it was predictable, cliche, and not very well written.

This is my latest novel. 'A Time to Tell' is a romantic drama/family saga which spans 50 years and three generations of the same family. It is the tale of Cara, an elderly woman who has regrets about secrets she has kept from her family. As the novel progresses, we see how these secrets may have affected the lives of her loved ones, and she reaches a point in her life when she feels that she must reveal all, even though it is the last thing she wants to do. It is also a story about Cara's

A Time to Tell raises important issues surrounding what has been named domestic violence. It was interesting (and sad) to see how history repeated itself throughout the generations, echoing the tragic dilemma of humankind. However, the switch between times was cleverly done in this sophisticated story of Cara and her family, giving a good insight into the relationships to which we can all relate.A Time to Tell has a great prologue that creates enough intrigue to pull in the reader and has a

I found A Time to Tell compelling and looked forward to reading it every day, (I very often found it difficult to put down! Always a good indication of a good read.) It is a solid, complex story that rolls along with a steady, and at times, breathless pace. It has a distinct, emotional voice that speaks from Caras point of view that is clearly from her generation. Cara is hobbled by the psychological second-guessing of her actions in the past, which is a chronic aspect of the human condition, we

Powerful & Emotional Insight Into Relationships & ForgivenessWow!A time To Tell is a potent story that packs a punch. From the very beginning, we are drawn in by Cara Hughes dramatic, failed suicide attempt. What follows is an emotionally charged page turner spanning over 50 years of Caras life. Maria Savva is an exceptional storyteller, bringing the many colorful characters to life as they face some of the darker issues, which trouble todays society. Abusive relationships, secrets,

In this sweeping saga, Maria Savva beautifully captures family dynamics, the secrets we keep from the people we love, and the damage caused by the lies we tell. Cara is the family matriarch, and on the surface she is not particularly likable. Then we look deeper and we see her damaged spirit. We find the broken part of her, long buried, and we learn how one event, one misunderstanding, changed everything. Cara covers her pain with strength, but also with secrets and lies. Cara's family, her