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A Time to Remember

Rivenshaw Saga, Book 1

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A Time to Remember

By: Anna Jacobs
Narrated by: Julia Franklin
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 The first book in a heartwarming new Lancashire-based series by beloved and bestselling saga writer Anna Jacobs, set at the end of World War Two.

1945 - the war in Europe is over. It should be a time of utter joy and celebration.

Most women can't wait for their men to return, but in the small town of Rivenshaw in Lancashire, Judith Crossley fears having her husband back in the house. He'd grown into a bully and a drunkard, and on the occasions he'd come home from leave, he'd hit her. He wasn't a good father, either.

Luckily Judith has found an unlikely ally, a friend to turn to - Maynard Esher, from an old aristocratic family on the other side of town. But Judith knows that when her husband returns, she and her children will be back in the firing line again.

She decides that for the children's sake, she must leave her husband. But with the house rented in his name and other accommodation scarce, where on earth can they go...?

(P) 2015 Isis Publishing Ltd©2015 Anna Jacobs Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Marriage Heartfelt

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The book was brought alive by the story teller as well as the author hope there is a part two

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enjoyed this so much especially the different characters who all came to life ...BRILLIANT

great story

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Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to continuing the series. Great narrator too. She brought the book to life.

Lovely story

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I love Anna Jacobs novels and this was definitely up to scratch. So easy to listen to and though predictable in its conclusion, a good twist added excitement as well. Read excellently by Julia Franklin. I feel like I know Rivenshaw and Ellingdale personally! I can’t wait for the next listen. Thank you

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I read the ellandale series a few years a go which got me into this authors work. After reading that I was informed by my friend who recommended the ellandale series that Burch end and Rivenshaw had there own series as the two places are mentioned a lot in that saga so now i've finally got around to getting these books. After reading the ellandale saga and falling in love with the characters i've collected more by this author and enjoyed everything so far.

As I am from Lancashire myself it's wonderful to read sagas set in the part of the world where I was born. The first book in this series was amazing and I think it's going to be just as good as ellandale was.

This first book is focusing on Judith Crossly, the war has just ended and she's dreading having to live back with her husband Doug who beats her and the children. realizing her family won't be safe when he returns Judith knows she needs to leave her husband but where will she go. This was a wonderful book and it was lovely to se the group of characters helping each other and being a community. I loved Helen, Main, Judy, Jan but my favourite character has to be Miss Peters.

I was excited when i heard the other two places mentioned a lot in the ellandale saga had there own series and if the first book of this series is anything to go by then i won't be dissapointed. Going to Read the first book of burch end now and then come back to this series as want to read the two series side by side to make them last longer. Can't wait for the rest of this saga and am really excited to get to know this group of characters plus the friends of Main who will be coming into the saga.

Wow this promises to be as good as ellandale.

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