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The Orphan in the Peacock Shawl

By: AnneMarie Brear
Narrated by: Anne Dover
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THE TOP 50 BESTSELLER, a gritty, historical saga from author AnneMarie Brear

Can she keep the baby she loves?

Yorkshire Dales 1850

As a terrible storm rages, Annabelle Wallis is shocked to find a distressed young woman at her cottage door, heavy with child. Moments later a baby girl is born. But by dawn, the mother has vanished, leaving behind the helpless child wrapped only in a silk peacock shawl.

When news spreads that Lady Eliza Hartley, sister to wealthy estate owner, John Hartley, has been found dead, Annabelle realises the terrible secret she has stumbled on. Terrified she’ll be blamed for Eliza’s death, Annabelle flees to the filthy slums of York, where she plans to raise the precious orphan as her own.

The cobbled streets of York’s slums are no place for a young woman like Annabelle or a Hartley babe and John Hartley is determined to bring them both home. But Annabelle proves impossible to find.

Annabelle can’t hide forever from the wealthy Hartley family, but can she ever give up the baby she loves?

The Orphan in the Peacock Shawl is an emotional story of strength and love, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw.

©2022 AnneMarie Brear (P)2022 Boldwood Books Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction

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When the story started to unfold I didn’t want to put it down but you have to sleep sometime

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A wonderful story, enjoyed from the first chapter to the end and read beautifully by Anne Dover. I hope tat there will be another book written by AnneMarie Brear telling how the lives of the characters turn out. I really enjoy listening about the locations where the stories are written about.

Brilliant

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Nicer than they usely the orpan didn't stay in a unloved home good happy

Not the usawool

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Loved listening to this book. Fairly predictable but I do love a happy ending

Romantic, warming story

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I chose this book because Anne Dover is my favourite narrator, I have not read any books by Annemarie Brear before, and I found her writing just as good as Dilly Court and Anna Jacobs. Some might not like the predictability but I found it fine, a very easy listen, kept my attention throughout and I would love to read a sequel. Will definitely listen to more by this author.

Absolutely Wonderful in Every Way

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