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The Skylark's Secret
- Narrated by: Mhairi Morrison
- Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- Catriona macKenzie
- 21-11-20
Loved this book
This has been one of my favourite books from Audible. I loved the setting for the story, in
Aultbea in the north west highlands. The two stories ran side by side perfectly one set in 1940’s, the other in the 1970’s. Beautifully read by Mhairi Morrison made it perfect and authentic.
It was quite gripping until the end.
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- Jackie
- 29-04-21
Lovely story to listen to.
Loved listening to this whilst working. The story was eye opening of the period but also the area. Looking forward to the Sea of Memories.
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- Diana at The Saker
- 24-04-21
A captivating read
I wasn't sure if I could finish this book but once I gad sorted out the switching of the time line I was hooked. Beautifully written and a pleasing narration. I think I may well read this again and will try more of Fiona Valpy's books.
1 person found this helpful
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- Autumn Rose
- 09-02-21
like wrapping a cosy blanket around you!
This simple but beautiful story is like wrapping a cosy blanket around you! It is a constant stream of beautifully crafted words! it is simple yet mesmerising! Her descriptive writing is one of the best! not too wordy just perfect!
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- Sally-AnneR
- 14-01-21
Delightful story
Wonderfully told by Mhairi Morrison, although I had to speed it up to 1 as she reads really slowly. Her Scottish lilt blended beautifully with the content and I enjoyed the fact it was based on Churchill’s notes of the time so that the fleet and its war time tragedies were historically true. It’s easy to follow (important when listening I think) as the story is told through the eyes of mother and daughter alternating in their different time periods. Recommend for quiet times and bedtime listening.
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- Kate Castle
- 06-01-21
Absorbing listen
A heart warming story with enough local and historical anchorage to absorb the reader
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- Gaynor MM
- 02-01-21
Lovely story and an easy listen.
Enjoyed this audio book, easy to listen - you don't need to concentrate too much; enjoyed the historical based facts. Ideal for listening while doing something else - in my case sewing.
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- Esther
- 15-11-20
Enjoyable
A gentle enjoyable story with a lovely atmospheric Scottish setting. Not likely to be realistic.
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- Mama C
- 23-10-20
Loved it...
Beautiful story with fantastic narration interwoven with a strong historical reality and island life in Scotland.
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- MRH
- 11-08-22
Wonderful
Another‘couldn’t put down’ book by Fiona. From start to finish it makes you feel part of the community.
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- Floridagurrl
- 02-11-20
Lovely voice
Both the author with her story and the narrator with her reading had a lovely voice. I was introduced to a segment of WW2 history I had no knowledge of, and a place in the world I was equally unaware of. I’ve always rejoiced when I find an author who carefully researched .. it allows me a bit of education while enjoying a flight of fiction. The characters were realistic, the dialogue authentic without overwhelming me, and provided a view into life elsewhere and elsewhen that I completely enjoyed.
14 people found this helpful
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- KB
- 05-05-21
A Lyrical Read
I ordered this book through Audible and listened in the morning as I had coffee and structured my day. It was perfect for that pace. The narrator's lovely, lyrical voice set the mood for my day to come ... and helped me to stop and listen to the soothing sounds of a new day awakening. The characters are well developed. The storyline is straight from pages of history where small inlet communities suffered the plague of war and the renewal of new futures for those generations touched by war's loss.
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- Colorado Cowgirl
- 22-03-21
In the end I loved the story of romance in WWII
When the book started, it seemed to spend a lot of time on small details and Lexi's life in London singing on stage. I loved the narration but I started to wonder where the story was going, especially since it is described as a WWII story in Scotland. Then Lexi moved back home to Scotland with her baby (but not the baby's father), and again it focused on day-to-day life in the current time with flashes of her mother's life during WWII when the Arctic Convey fleet was working in and out of the harbor. It still seemed like a romance with the war in the background. Eventually more details about the war and the fate of the characters who were involved with the convoys came out and then the story became more interesting. Finally I really enjoyed the tale, although it was a tearjerker, as well as Lexi's relationship with Davey who spans both time periods.
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- Lori May
- 18-02-21
Enjoyable story
The story was very enjoyable, the narrator really made the story come alive. I looked forward to driving to work just to listen.
8 people found this helpful
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- Denise Bradford
- 02-02-21
beautiful story
really enjoyed. it was lovely. wonderful to learn so much about an era and a culture.
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- Kindle Customer
- 20-05-21
The Skylarks Secret
Mother and daughter share two similar lives in Scotland, one during the second world war, and th other 40 years later.They live in a very small town with people surrounding and helping them. When the daughter comes back a family secret is revealed. Great audio!
6 people found this helpful
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- DeePap
- 09-01-21
EXCELLENT READ/LISTEN
This was definitely an excellent read. This is the favorite type of read for me; historical fiction based on fact.
6 people found this helpful
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- Deppie Whitwam
- 24-02-21
Excellent
This is a wonderful story with a fabulous near raider. I loved it from beginning to end.
5 people found this helpful
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- Book Bug!
- 30-05-21
Excellent Book
Heartfelt and enlightening, this story speaks of an branch of service men who served during WWII. The more I have read various stories about World War II the more I see just how devastating the losses were and how complex it was from country to country. The losses were horrendous, for those left behind paid. Fiona brings the characters to life. It’s an excellent read with great narration.
4 people found this helpful
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- Faith D.
- 13-05-21
I couldn’t finish it
It was very boring I couldn’t finish it. Not even driving back-and-forth to work
4 people found this helpful