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Four Sisters
- Narrated by: Anne Dover
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Classics
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
Hull, 1852.
Matty has had to care for her three younger sisters ever since their mother’s death 10 years ago. She and the girls’ beloved father have worked hard to keep the family together, and now it’s time to celebrate as Matty turns 18 .
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- Pamela Holden
- 28-01-20
Waste of time
Not a good read, badly written, silly story, not to be recommended, on less are really bored
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- Deeks
- 20-05-20
lovely book
Lovely story, not too taxing, gentle, sometimes predictable, but in a good way, enjoyed, thank you
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- MaggieMay
- 25-04-20
Disappointing.
I was so looking forward to reading this latest Val wood book on Audible but I just couldn't get into it. It was Ok until they got to Italy and then it just dragged on and on. I hate to sound negative about a Val Wood novel as I am a great fan. Maybe it's because I love the Hull stories so much. I tried to keep going with this one but couldn't.
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- Anthea Potter
- 25-02-20
Lovely story
It made me feel emotional Anne Dover was so good Narrating it a truly captivating story
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- june Regan
- 04-02-20
great
lovely intriguing story,I couldn't put it down.Ann Dover is a great narrator, thank you very much