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Fanny

Being the True History of the Adventures of Fanny Hackabout-Jones

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Fanny

By: Erica Jong
Narrated by: Nicola Barber
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Discovered on the doorstep of a country estate in Wiltshire, England, the infant Fanny is raised to womanhood by her adoptive parents, Lord and Lady Bellars. Fanny wants to become the epic poet of the age, but her plans are dashed when she is ravished by her libertine stepfather. Fleeing to London, Fanny falls in with idealistic witches and highwaymen who teach her of worlds she never knew existed. After toiling in a London brothel that caters to literati, Fanny embarks on a series of adventures that teach her what she must know to live and prosper as a woman. Soon to be a major Broadway musical.

©2003 Erica Jong (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Historical Fiction Romance Fiction England

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"A rollicking tale...a tour de force." ( Newsweek)
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Some good moments but the story stuttered along. Quite a few rude parts but in a comical way. If you like that kind of thing. Well narrated.

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Having just reread Fear of Flying after decades, I bought this and so pleased I did! Saucy, funny, poignant and brilliantly written in the style of the time. Superbly read as well so what more could you ask for?! A truly good listen!
Then to be bitterly disappointed in Fear of Dying but that's a different story .....

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