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The Hungry Tide

By: Val Wood
Narrated by: Anne Dover
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Sarah Foster's parents have been fighting a constant battle with poverty, disease and crime. When her father, Will, is involved in a terrible accident at work, their lives became even harder.

But Will's good deeds of the past pay off as John Rayner decides to rescue the Fosters. John provides them with work and a house on the estate owned by his wealthy family. It is at this new home on the crumbling coastline of Holderness that Sarah is born - and grows into a bright and beautiful girl and a great source of strength to those around her.

As John grows closer to Sarah, he becomes increasingly aware of his love for her. But could these two very different people ever make their love story truly work?

If you enjoy books by Katie Flynn and Dilly Court, you'll love Val's heartwarming stories of triumph over adversity.

©2011 Valerie Wood (P)2016 Random House AudioBooks Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Heartfelt

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This book has it all, ups, downs, laughter and tears.
An excellent story with very lovable characters that you want to cheer on and be happy. Didn't want it to end.
Anne Dover is one of the best narrators ever.
fully recommend, now onto book 2 'Annie'

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I have to give this 5 stars because I was totally gripped from start to finish. I had selected this audiobook because it is narrated by Anne Dover and I was not disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed her wonderful narration and amazing accents, which really brought the story to life. I loved the very varied and fascinating depiction of characters. I also loved the period detail, the humour, the portrayal of the contrasting lives of the rich and poor and the poignant story. I also loved how the sea was woven into the story, almost becoming another character. I shall definitely choose another Valerie Wood and more narration by Anne Dover. This book was at times disturbing, amusing, uplifting and always a wonderful insight into life in another place and time.

A powerful story beautifully narrated.

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I loved this book. It is well written as are all of Val Woods books are. The narrator of Anne Dover is excellent, her accents are superb. Love, loved it

omg. I loved it

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Interesting book about the poverty people suffered, also shows that poverty does not mean dirty squalid conditions. Women had children the eldest looking after the young ones while fathers were away on boats for months on end. Mothers going to work each morning to survive. Even back then the working class had to be bringing in two wages to survive. Some masters were better than others, there was and still is a the, and is atitude.
There is struggle tragedy, love and inequality , makes it a very interesting read contrasting squalor to opulence. Even shows a desperate honest man, and the depth he would sink to care for iOS children.
I found it amusing how low they will stoop to make sure of ones place in society.
Very good read and will read more books by this autthour in the future.

The Hungry Tide

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This is the second Val Wood book I’ve listened too. Once again outstanding story and narration. I truly felt I was in Hull, at Gaston Hall, with the sea battering the cliffs. I lived the lives of the characters and cried at the end for a Will. I’m glad Sarah and John meet at the end and I can imagine their happy ever after, I would have loved an epilogue but I’m wondering if this author wants us to imagine ourselves what happens after.

Wonderful story

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