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Never on Saturday Kindle Edition

by Sue Barnard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 56 ratings
Two stories, two heartbreaks: one past, one present… Leaving her native France and arriving in North Wales as a postgraduate student of History and Folklore, Mel is cautiously optimistic that she can escape from her troubled past and begin a new and happier life. She settles into her student accommodation and begins work on her thesis, concentrating particularly on one fascinating manuscript: a compelling and tragic tale of a cursed medieval princess. Then she meets Ray – charming, down-to-earth and devastatingly handsome. Within days, Mel’s entire world has transformed from lonely and frustrated to loving and fulfilled. Despite her failure with previous relationships, she allows herself to hope that this time, at last, she can make it work. But Mel’s dreams of happiness are under constant threat. She is hiding a dark and terrible secret, which Ray – or indeed anybody else – must never ever discover… “A book jam-packed with charm, wonder and magic.” (Heidi Catherine, award-winning author of The Soulweaver)
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08Q4GZ2VR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ocelot Press; 2nd edition (December 15, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 15, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 132 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 56 ratings

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Sue Barnard

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Sue Barnard is a British novelist, editor and award-winning poet. She was born in North Wales but has spent most of her life in and around Manchester. After graduating from Durham University, where she studied French and Italian, Sue got married then had a variety of office jobs before becoming a full-time parent. If she had her way, the phrase "non-working mother" would be banned from the English language.

Sue has a mind which is sufficiently warped as to be capable of compiling questions for BBC Radio 4's fiendishly difficult "Round Britain Quiz". This once caused one of her sons to describe her as "professionally weird." The label has stuck.

In addition to working as an editor for Crooked Cat/Darkstroke Books and Ocelot Press, Sue is the author of six novels: The Ghostly Father, Nice Girls Don't, The Unkindest Cut of All, Never on Saturday, Heathcliff and Finding Nina.

She is also very interested in Family History. Her own background is far stranger than any work of fiction; she'd write a book about it if she thought anybody would believe her.

Sue lives in Cheshire, UK, with her extremely patient husband and a large collection of unfinished scribblings.

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  • Francophile
    5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting tale of the power of love
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2017
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    I enjoyed Sue Barnard’s tale of a young French woman who comes to study at a Welsh university, bearing a dark and longstanding secret. I can’t reveal any more without giving away the plot. Suffice it to say that the author has taken an ancient myth and woven it together successfully with a modern story. If you’re feeling a bit down, this is an uplifting tale about the power of love. My only complaint is that it wasn’t longer!
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  • Jackie Trayner
    3.0 out of 5 stars clear large print
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2019
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    different story line
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  • Mainer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting tale
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2018
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    Mel has come to North Wales to work on her thesis when she meets Ray, a marine biologist who is currently working in a coffee shop as he looks for a job in his field. The two hit it off and start to spend time together. Meanwhile, a medieval fairy tale is interwoven into the story and alternates chapters with the current story.
    If you like medieval history and are familiar with one of the origin stories of the Plantagenets, you'll soon recognize the fairy tale part of the story. There's a lot of history here, both French and Welsh, that I found interesting. The updating of the old story is done well in this short and enjoyable read.
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  • Nigel Cronshaw
    5.0 out of 5 stars One wonders what Sue's next book will be like..
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017
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    Having now read the latest of Sue Barnard's books, and other works, am I becoming a fan? Quite likely. As stated in the ad line, there are two stories here, in two locations and in two time frames. Do not despair and crash on. The novel has pace and the changes were effortlessly seamless. One wonders what Sue's next book will be like.....
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect combination of intrigue
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017
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    A fairy tale with a twist. This is a lovely story interwoven between modern and myth. A perfect combination of intrigue, love, paranormal elements and history. An easy, endearing read. (So much so that I wish it had been a little longer). Thoroughly recommend.
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  • JB Johnston
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting read!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2017
    Never on Saturday is a short read novella of about 124 pages and took no time at all to read which makes it perfect for those days when you want to disappear into a book but need a quick read. Saying that, it doesn't make it any less of a brilliant book and perfectly satisfied my reading fix. Never on Saturday will appeal to those readers who are like me and adore stories centred around myth and legend. It's almost a fairy story of sorts aimed at adult readers.

    Mel has moved from France to Wales to continue her studies in History and Folklore. She is a private person, not revealing too much about herself. Very quickly she gets to know Ray, a friendly and approachable guy who works in a coffee shop. Despite her intention to keep a low profile, Mel is drawn to Ray and enjoys spending time with him. He is keen to show her the local area and is knowledgeable in many things. Mel however has a secret she is keeping from Ray and one that threatens her relationship with him.

    Interwoven throughout is a back story set in a different time. A different place. A story of a faerie princess who falls in love but is hiding a deep and dark secret. The book switches back and forth between past and present linking the two stories. Exploring myths, legends and historical events its clear that Sue Barnard has done extensive research for this book and its fascinating. She has created a book of many elements to appeal to a variety of readers - romance, history and the paranormal. Great read! I liked it a lot!
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  • Sue Roebuck
    5.0 out of 5 stars Much to enjoy
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2018
    Two stories run parallel - one set in Medieval times and the other contemporary. Both are enjoyable reads. The author's style is easy and flows delightfully, allowing the reader to live alongside the characters and to feel what they're experiencing. There's much to find of interest in both parts -
    history in the Medieval one and maritime matters on the contemporary side (but then, Ray is a marine biologist). With paranormal added to the mix, this makes a varied and fascinating read.
    Throughout the story there are questions that need to be answered and the folklore intertwines perfectly with Ray and Mel's life today. I still admire how the historical, romance and folklore blended so well. This is a short read that is as satisfying as any full-length novel.
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  • Jane Austen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2017
    I liked the characters and felt drawn into the mystery of Mel's life, as well as wondering how the 2 stories would be tied up. The author did a nice job building the story and the intrigue without resorting to hyperbole or unnecessary drama. Overall a well-written and interesting story that was fun to read.
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  • Heidi Reads
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely gorgeous!
    Reviewed in Australia on March 17, 2019
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    The prologue of this unique novella gripped me straight away with its fairytale-like qualities. I was so intrigued to find out where the author was going to take this story - not expecting for a moment to land in a modern day cafe in the first chapter! This drew me in even more. With two storylines that come together so cleverly at the end, this is a book jam-packed with charm, wonder and magic.
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  • Sue Roebuck
    5.0 out of 5 stars Much to enjoy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2018
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    Two stories run parallel - one set in Medieval times and the other contemporary. Both are enjoyable reads. The author's style is easy and flows delightfully, allowing the reader to live alongside the characters and to feel what they're experiencing. There's much to find of interest in both parts -
    history in the Medieval one and maritime matters on the contemporary side (but then, Ray is a marine biologist). With paranormal added to the mix, this makes a varied and fascinating read.
    Throughout the story there are questions that need to be answered and the folklore intertwines perfectly with Ray and Mel's life today. I still admire how the historical, romance and folklore blended so well. This is a short read that is as satisfying as any full-length novel.
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  • Vicki
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating tale
    Reviewed in Australia on June 3, 2019
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    I found the book very enjoyable and hard to put down. I liked the fact that it had two stories going at the same time.
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  • nanjar
    4.0 out of 5 stars Delving deep into the legend
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2017
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    If you like a short, easy read novella that nudges into the paranormal then I can recommend Never On Saturday as being something different!
    I’ve really enjoyed Sue Barnard’s work, appreciate the excellence of her writing and this new novel meets those high standards. It is, however, in a different style from her other work but her love of history clearly shines through. Throughout the novel the historical detail is interspersed with the mythology within a contemporary love story. I’ll give no more clues on how that unfolds suffice to say that I’m glad Ray and Mel have a happy ending!
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  • HelenC
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting and enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2019
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    This is the first book I have read by the author, and will definitely be reading her other work.
    Although I found the book a little slow to begin with, I soon became intrigued by the storyline. As other reviewers have noted, there are two storylines here, ancient and modern, both intertwined with myth and magic, which I really enjoyed. The author’s notes at the end of the book regarding the origins of the story were also very interesting. All in all, a very good read.
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