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November 1944. A German rocket strikes London and five young lives are atomised in an instant.

November 1944. That rocket never lands. A single second in time is altered and five young lives go on - to experience all the unimaginable changes of the 20th century.

Because maybe there are always other futures. Other chances.

Light Perpetual is a story of the everyday, the miraculous and the everlasting. Ingenious and profound, full of warmth and beauty, it is a sweeping and intimate celebration of the gift of life.

From the best-selling, prize-winning author of Golden Hill, a novel of the everyday, the miraculous and the everlasting.

©2021 Francis Spufford (P)2021 W F Howes 20th Century Fiction Historical Fiction Heartfelt
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Really good story. Well read, beautiful example of how to use English in novels. enjoy

brilliant

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I started reading the book but ended up reading and listening to finish in time for book group, and wow, the story is only enhanced by the narration. I ended listening more purely for the added depth and tone. Brilliant.

The performance makes it…

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Enjoyable book but Imogen Church was the star. I will listen to this again because she brought the text to life so vibrantly and sympathetically.

Fabulous narration

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It took me a while to get into this book not helped by the narrator who I found very irritating. I stuck with it until the end. This was the first audio book that I had tried and at the moment not sure if I will continue.

Enjoyable book spoilt by the narration

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as a dedicated South Londoner born in north London and schooled in Peckham and East Dulwich before moving to Welling and now living in Sidcup via Belvedere and Bow, this story really resonates with me. I know Becksford is fictional but I really really would like to meet Francis down the pub to talk over the old places and times. We probably went to the same school? Who knows. tt was the exact kind of descriptive listen that I like allowing me to picture exactly what is going on and where it is. The narrator was bloody marvellous as well with all the right voices, sounds and inclinations that enhance the the wording perfectly. Thoroughly recommended and if Francis is reading this, get in touch and I will buy you that beer or white wine if you prefer, Bazzer

Bloody Brilliant

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