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Miss Martha Mary Crawford

By: Catherine Cookson
Narrated by: Anne Dover
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Ever since her mother died, Martha Mary had had to take over the running of her home, a sprawling mansion called The Habitation. She did everything she could to make ends meet, but could not understand why they were in such financial straits - especially as when her mother was alive, they had several profitable businesses. She hoped that her father's frequent visits to Great-Uncle James would finally come good when he died, and they could sell his house to alleviate their great need of money.

But when her father died suddenly, his last words to her were to go to Great-Uncle James' house and deliver a message. That journey was to change Martha Mary's feelings for the men in her life and brought home to her the huge burden she now carried on her young shoulders...

©1975 The Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust (P)2023 Magna Story Sound Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance
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For a woman to be the recipient of so much male abuse couched in love in Victorian times is not unusual. Fortunately, our heroine has a happy ending. The narrator was very good.

Flood of disasters

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I really enjoyed listening to this story which was written by Catherine Cookson and read so well by Anne Dover. I found it hard to stop listening from the beginning to the marvellous ending and wished that it could have continued.

Brilliant

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Loved this story and the reader was perfect definitely looking for another by this reader

The different voices the reader used

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What an outstanding story.
Loved every minute of the book.
Anne Dover amazing as always, bringing each character to life.
I recommend this book to all ages.

Outstanding

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I loved it the narrative was great the reality of those days was brought to life but the northeast lingo and life amplified.

Love the narrative

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