Matthew And Son
a touching story of tragedy and redemption set in the North West from bestselling author Ruth Hamilton
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Matthew And Son
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Narrated by:
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Marlene Sidway
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By:
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Ruth Hamilton
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When Matthew's beloved wife Molly died, long before her time, her son Mark grieved as much as anyone. He had always known that his parents were completely devoted to each other, and sometimes he had felt excluded from this close partnership. Since he was a small boy his mother had been sickening with the illness that eventually carried her off, and now at the age of sixteen Mark longed to earn his father's respect by assisting with the family business, a prosperous antiques shop. But his father, in grief, seemed beyond help.
Tilly Povey, famous for her whiplash tongue and her copious ironing, watched the boy's lonely existence with a heavy heart. Stella, Molly's sister, had done well for herself - now a doctor, she had always loved Matthew, and wondered whether he might, perhaps, turn to her in his hour of need. Matthew, obsessed with his loss, was gradually falling apart and none of those who were closest to him could, it seemed, do anything to help. But Tilly, whose uncompromising exterior hid a warm heart, was determined to help this troubled family.
© Ruth Hamilton 2002 (P) Penguin Audio 2011
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I like ruth Hamilton's books. she writes strong characters and strong storylines and this no exception.molly, Matthews's wife dies from cancer and this is the story of the effect this has on her family. its about the harm that is done by parents to their children and its consequences. its about friendship where the strong encourage the weaker ones to become strong enough to lead their own lives. its not all sad there are funny bits too.
highly recommended.
matthew and son.
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If you could sum up Matthew and Son in three words, what would they be?
Addictive, heartwarming, funnyWhat did you like best about this story?
Loveable and believable charactersWhat does Marlene Sidway bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Authentic Lancashire and Yorkshire voicesDid you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I laughed more than I cried but I was moved as well as amused.Any additional comments?
Hugely satisfying listen without being too demanding on the brain.High Quality Northern Soap
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