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The Last Summer

By: Judith Kinghorn
Narrated by: Jane Wymark
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A sweeping debut, perfect for reading groups and fans of Kate Morton and Downton Abbey - a beautiful and haunting story of lost innocence and a powerful, enduring love.Clarissa is almost seventeen when the spell of her childhood is broken. It is 1914, the beginning of a blissful, golden summer - and the end of an era. Deyning Park is in its heyday, the large country house filled with the laughter and excitement of privileged youth preparing for a weekend party.

When Clarissa meets Tom Cuthbert, home from university and staying with his mother, the housekeeper, she is dazzled. Tom is handsome and enigmatic; he is also an outsider. Ambitious, clever, his sights set on a career in law, Tom is an acute observer, and a man who knows what he wants. For now, that is Clarissa.

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Really enjoyed the story, tho quite sad at times. The narration was smooth all the way through with no glitches.

Brilliant

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

A very descriptive writer. This is not a book for those who like a fast paced story with lots happening. The story unfolds slowly over a period of several years. Has an evocative feel to it, especially comes to life during the war years and deals movingly with the deaths and tragedies of the war. That said, it is by no means a depressing book.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Most interesting was the insight into the lives of upper class women during and after the WW1. The was nothing in it that was uninteresting

Have you listened to any of Jane Wymark’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Not heard her before, but found her a first class narrator.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The deaths of the soldiers and the family reaction

Any additional comments?

I would read more from this author

Slow paced but enjoyable

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I love this book so much and I am so sad that nothing the author has written since even comes close to this. The writing is beautiful and the narration is perfect. I just want it to go on and on each time I listen.

My favourite ever audiobook

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I thought this book was excellent from every aspect especially the narrating which added greatly to its appeal.

Worth five stars.

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Long winding tale.. with a happy ending. Very satisfying tale of human complexities and love!

Loved it!

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