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The Doorstep Child

By: Annie Murray
Narrated by: Annie Aldington
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About this listen

From a tender age little Evie struggled . . .

Evie spent her early years left outside on the step. With a drunk for a father and a neglectful mother, all little Evie has ever craved is a safe home and a normal existence.

Her young eyes had seen so much but this never tainted her spirit. If it wasn't for her best friend Gary, and friendly dog called Whisky, Evie might never have made it to her sixteenth birthday.

At sixteen she meets Ken, a sweet, brown-eyed boy, not much older than she is. Perhaps her fortunes have changed? But as soon as she gives over her heart she is betrayed, not for the first time in her young life . . .

Will Evie ever find the love and warmth she's always craved?

 20th Century Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Heartfelt Emotionally Gripping Tear-jerking

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Critic reviews

This epic saga will have you gripped from start to finish (Birmingham Evening Mail on Chocolate Girls)
Classy historical fiction - heartwarming and full of adventure (Newswatch UK on The Narrowboat Girl)
Annie Murray's superbly drawn characters will live with you long after you have finished reading
All stars
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Loved everything about this book, the story is very realistic and well written so you can picture the characters in your mind, excellent stuff, more please x

Brilliant

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Loved this book ... it was a great story couldn’t stop listening to it and Narrated did a great job!!!

Fabulous story

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Another winner from the pen of Annie Murray , an enjoyable read I would highly recommend .

Excellent

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The ending left a lot to be desired, almost as if the author got suddenly board and just finished the book off mid chapter. The narrater was great, Hubby is from West Bromwich and enjoyed hearing the brummy twang fill the room lol note to author; there is room for book 2😉

Great story however...

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loved it, very gripping story, sad, upbuilding and hopeful outcome, would certainly recommend to everyone.

Doorstep Child

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