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Appointment at the Palace

Adams Family, Book 21

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Appointment at the Palace

By: Mary Jane Staples
Narrated by: Annie Aldington
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About this listen

Excitement is running high in the Adams family. Mr Finch, after a long career in secret government work, is to be knighted - which means that Chinese Lady will become a real 'Lady'! What with having to find a new outfit suitable for the occasion, and worrying about whether she'll have to curtsey to the king, the redoubtable matriarch of the Adams family scarcely knows if she's coming or going.

Her grandson Paul, meanwhile, working for the Young Socialists, is worried at what his fiery colleague Lucy will say if she learns that he has titled connections. And Sammy, trying to rebuild his clothing business after the war, is horrified at the growing fashion for denim jeans, which even the young ladies of the family seem to be wearing. Should he forsake his beliefs that girls should dress like girls and start stocking these objectionable garments?

All differences are resolved, as the great day dawns when the Adams family goes to the Palace for their proudest moment.

©2002 Mary Jane Staples (P)2021 Audible, Ltd Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction

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I can't wait for the next Adam book. As usual all the characters brilliantly brought to life by the narrator Annie Aldych. She's amazing.
I love the historical value of the books & as well as being hugely entertaining.

Interesting & entertaining

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The charecters are just brilliant, loved the guy who couldn't stop talking, so many funny moments along side some serious issues. Written & narrated amazingly. Thank you.

Brilliant yet again

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Never fails to entertain and the characters continue to grow and amuse. Onto the next……

Brilliant.

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I've been listening to this serial of the Adams family for the second time as now I've got all the books. I find them enchanting.

Lovely series of the Adams family

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love this series of books really don't want them to end. makes you feel part of the family

BRILLIANT

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