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  • A Breath of French Air

  • The Larkin Novels, Volume 2
  • By: H. E. Bates
  • Narrated by: Philip Franks
  • Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (124 ratings)
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A Breath of French Air

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Summary

In the second novel in the Pop Larkin series, the Larkin family descends upon Brittany in France. Like fish out of water, they find that things don't quite turn out their way: The weather is less than ideal, the food is awful, and the hotel is in a bad state of repair. But things slowly improve as Pop manages to sweet-talk Mlle Dupont, Angela Snow, and her sister, Iris; and Charley and Mariette celebrate their first wedding anniversary. A Breath of French Air is a delightful book full of nostalgia, fun, and frivolity.

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©1959 H. E. Bates (P)2016 Naxos AudioBooks

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Excellent

It's real easy listening, this story about the Larkins. Book 2 in the series

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A fun sequel

If, like me, you enjoyed the Darling Buds of May then this a really enjoyable sequel with the further adventures of Pop, Ma and the rest of the Larkin brood.
The most enjoyable part is Philip Franks easy, fluent recital of the story which really draws you in.

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fantastic

a wonderful and positive story that feels the soul with joy. Definitely one to buy.

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Definitely a Breath of Fresh Air

The second of H.E. Bates' Larkin novels lives right up to the glorious first. In a word, 'perfick' - as is Philip Franks' pitch perfect reading!

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Perrfick

Again an excellent rendition of the book. Philip Franks brings all the charectures to life .😀

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Brilliant story

Really good story well read by Philip Franks look forward to the next one

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A Great Listen

Loved the books, loved the TV series. Now - loved listening to the books excellently read by Philip Franks.

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joyful

narrated beautifully. characterisation is "Perfik". definitely recommend for escapism. I will be listening for it again.

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it's Charlie doing all the voices!

it's absolutely perfect! he seems better at doing the voices than the actual actors in the show! you'll be whisked away by what is in my opinion the best book in the Pop Larkin chronicles!

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Ok

Ok. Didn’t enjoy as much as the first one. All Pop Larkins dalliances got a bit tedious for me.

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