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The Ragged Urchin
- Rags to Riches, Book 1
- Narrated by: Deirdra Whelan
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
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Summary
A heartwarming saga, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Maggie Hope.
Orphaned at the age of 10, Archie Ledbetter is forced to live with his uncle in his very grand house. Uncle Walter seems emotionless, exhibiting little feeling towards the young lad. If it wasn't for some of the staff at Huntington Hall, Archie's life would be a complete misery.
There's a dark secret that Cook hints at as to why Archie's mother left her lavish lifestyle behind and ended up settling in the East End of London, scraping a living selling cakes and confectionery from the back of a barrow in the marketplace. Archie's never known his father and wonders who he is.
Just as he's settling in at the house, someone comes along and seizes the opportunity to kidnap Archie, forcing him to work as a chimney sweep, navigating searing hot chimney breasts in an inferno of hell. As if life couldn't get much harder for boy, he cries himself to sleep at night praying for the angels to take him so he can finally see his mother once again in heaven....
Will Archie finally find the love he's looking for?
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- milly mouse
- 18-06-24
A good listen
I couldn’t put it down once I started the audio My first listen to this author before I use any credit or buy 5/5
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- Anne Killeen
- 16-06-24
the history that had been shone through the story.
this book was very like Oliver twist,and Archie mentioned Charles Dickinson's. most enjoyable listen.will listen again
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- Rachel Earl
- 03-08-24
I thoroughly enjoyed this story
Very well read, I just couldn’t stop listening, and excellent story. Loved it, would highly recommend.
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- Jacimac
- 25-01-24
Children’s story, predictable format
Very easy listening.
Probably suitable for 10-12 year olds.
For adults it reminds one of Fagin in Dickens without the rounded characters and is a very predictable story, I found myself getting impatient at times , at others falling asleep which was great for an insomniac. The book is somewhat rushed at the end to tie up all the loose ends
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- sargelondon
- 07-02-24
Ok listen
Overall not to bad .. performance was good .. the story line I thought was very similar to the book Oliver.
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- Marina Byrom
- 15-11-19
Brilliant book
Loved,loved,loved it,brilliant story and what great characters, listened to it on audible, lovely narrator,easy to listen to.
Definitely recommend this and all of Lynette’s books.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-11-23
Inferior Dickens.
Copy of Oliver Twist. Unlucky boy, villain with a dog , kindly girl, a Fagan....so obvious!! My pet hate littered all through= "he was STOOD there" where are the editors and proof readers? Poor writing, excellent narrator, ripped off story. Bearable listen for free.
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- Sharron Davis
- 26-05-24
Great read
clear diction and easy to follow .I really enjoyed it loved the ending, like the. books that I write
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- Youngtilly
- 28-02-24
Children's lives just like Dickens portrayed.
I hope there is a continuation of this book. Sad but enlightening. Well written and read.
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- HF
- 07-12-23
Fantastic storyline
I was gripped from the 1st paragraph. As the story went on I found myself not wanting to stop listening. The narrator also did a 1st class job bringing each character to life.
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