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A Country Christmas
- Honeycote, Book 1
- Narrated by: Rachel Atkins
- Series: Honeycote, Book 1
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Romance, Contemporary
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Summary
Escape to the country this Christmas in this feel-good favourite from best seller Veronica Henry.
Homemade mulled wine, freshly baked mince pies and plenty of Christmas cheer....
It's the most wonderful time of the year, they say. And in the little Cotswolds village of Honeycote, the festive season looks set to bring people more than a few surprises under the tree.
As Lucy Liddiard plans the festive lunch for her nearest and dearest, she has little idea of the dramas about to play out before the crackers are pulled and the corks popped. She knows the family brewery, Honeycote Ales, has seen better days. She knows her husband, Mickey, is an incorrigible flirt. But does she realise how close both are edging towards disaster?
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Welcome to Honeycote, and a Christmas no-one will ever forget.
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This book was originally published in print, ebook and audiobook formats as Honeycote.
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- Lorcan
- 02-01-16
Nice audio
due to some many characters I found it difficult to keep up with who was who. good story thought
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- Gwyneth Smith
- 21-01-16
Veronica does it again
Would you listen to Honeycote again? Why?
Don't think so but only as there are so many other book to enjoy
What was one of the most memorable moments of Honeycote?
The impression the description of Honeycote house left
Which character – as performed by Rachel Atkins – was your favourite?
Laurence's wife, can't remember her name!!!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The end, Flora
Any additional comments?
Loved it
5 people found this helpful
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- Kim
- 29-12-16
A nice winter story
I like to snuggle up with a book during the Christmas holidays and that how I ended up picking Honeycote. I really liked it, someone remarked they thought it was clear from the first chapters where the story would lead but I don't agree, there were many small storylines and plots. If you like the Beach Hut you'll probably like this although it leaves a little more open endings.
The one thing I did thought strange were some very explicit sexual descriptions which I suppose could put some readers off but they are not very frequent.
Not Henry's best work but enjoyable nonetheless.
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- LJ
- 13-12-15
Very predictable
The storyline was incredibly predictable, not the best of Veronica Henry's work. Within the first hour of listening you will know the ending.
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- Jan
- 01-12-15
Great story, grabbed my attention from beginning t
If you could sum up Honeycote in three words, what would they be?
Sorry it's finished.
What did you like best about this story?
A story about family life, good characters with interesting backgrounds
Which character – as performed by Rachel Atkins – was your favourite?
Lucy, but all the characters are interesting and turn out differently from what you presume them to be in the beginning
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes it was unlike others I have read recently, I listened to it. Over a period of about 48 hours.
Any additional comments?
The narrator has a very relaxing voice, easy to listen to. The story keeps you wanting to know what happens next, it is one of those books that leaves you wanting more even when you have finished it.
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- Kaye
- 31-05-16
An interesting story full of deciet
Initially the changes in stories confused me, then it all unravelled. a good listen.
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- Sally
- 16-12-15
Extremely disappointing
Continuous couplings in a weak storyline. I consider it an insult to an intelligent listener
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- Susannah U
- 29-11-18
Awful
Only got to chapter 6 and returned it. Nothing about Christmas, just sex. Not what I wanted in a Christmas book.
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- SJW
- 26-12-17
Honeycote by a new name...
I loved this book the first time I read it. Sadly though, I didn't realise it was just the same book but republished under a new title and artwork. Not a happy bunny. If you've already read Honeycote, Veronica's first book about the Liddiard family, don't bother getting this one unless you want to revisit the story.
On the other hand, if you've not read Honeycote, I do recommend this book. I've read about 95% of Veronica Henry's books and consider myself a fan. She's about the only author of 'chick-lit' type fiction I read but always enjoy the stories.
The narrator was good although she kept pronouncing Frome incorrectly which grated somewhat (correctly Frome rhymes with broom, she instead pronounced it as it looks, to rhyme with chrome). A couple of characters changed accents during the book too which was a little odd but overall it was well done.
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- susana
- 13-04-16
Had to ear it twice.
I heard better narrators. She made things difficult to understand. Normally I get comfy with the voice after a wile not this time.
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