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The Scarlet Nightingale
- Narrated by: Alan Titchmarsh
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Summary
The new novel from Britain's favourite gardener and TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh is a sweeping story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, set in wartime London and Paris.
As war rages across Europe, one young woman faces an impossible choice. Will she save her country...or the man she loves?
It is the late 1930s. In London, socialite Rosamund Hanbury is determined to give up the parties and social sets of which she is a prominent member to join the war effort, along with scores of other young women.
After a stint at Bletchley Park and as one of the Air Transport Auxiliary's 'Atagirls', Rosamund is recruited by the Special Operations Executive under the code name 'The Scarlet Nightingale' and eventually moved in secret to France. There she falls under the charm of Count Thierry Foustier, a gallant Frenchman with a taste for danger and women.
But in the high-stakes role of secret agent Rosamund can't trust anyone, for if her true identity is revealed, she will be killed. As the peril of her top-secret operation mounts, Rosamund will be drawn into the very heart of the war, where her love and her loyalty will be put to a test more devastating than she could ever imagine.
Set between wartime London and Paris, this is a thrilling story of love, danger and betrayal from best-selling novelist Alan Titchmarsh.
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- James Williams
- 31-05-20
Trusted storyline
Story was fair but ending quite expected. Narration by author not good as he too well known as a garden guru, not an author.
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- The wandering wayfarers
- 12-12-18
Captivating
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Can truly recommend. Listened during my walks and at bedtime and kept my interest all along.
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- Janny G
- 26-10-20
Great story and believable characters. recommended
great story, I'm new to Titchmarsh as a writer but have found his stories very engaging and he is a great narrator
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- Mrs. S. E. Redfern
- 23-06-20
Loved it
I like all Alan Titchmarsh novels and this is no exception. Some of it is maybe a bit slow paced but that suits me. Love the sound of his voice so the fact that he narrates the book is a bonus to me.
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- Bob Glen
- 21-05-20
amazing
As usual Alan portrays his characters and places brilliantly.Love that he reads his own books.
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- Albany House
- 21-07-19
Lovely bit of drama and a nice ending!
Very much enjoyed listening to this book. Good story well read by Mr Titchmarsh. Set in WWII is a reminder of what people gave up and fought for.
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- john head-rapson
- 14-07-19
Patience
Slow build up but persevere as the story develops and becomes captivating by the middle
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- Mrs T Dowell
- 10-06-19
Beautiful!
Alan has done it again! This a beautiful stories of the challenges of war and love of a young woman for a distant love. Well read by Alan Titchmarsh who brought his characters to life.. Thank you.
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- T from Hull
- 01-05-19
The Scarlet Nighingale
What an highly enjoyable book, the twist and turns of the story keep me captivated. In some ways the message is as old as time, the values of honesty, honour, kindness and love should be the measure of our lives but at times today often lacking in today’s society. It has reinforced my own love for good and spread sun shine as I go about my daily life.
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- Lainie
- 12-02-19
The Scarlet Nightingale
What a wonderful book, loved it. Will definitely be listening to more Alan Titchmarsh books