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Song of the Skylark

By: Erica James
Narrated by: Genevieve Swallow
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Lizzie has an unfortunate knack for attracting bad luck, but this time she's hit the jackpot. Losing her heart to her boss at the radio station where she works leads directly to losing her job, and with no money in the bank she's forced to swallow her pride and return home to her parents. As if that wasn't bad enough, her mother finds her work at the local care home for the elderly, and it's there that Lizzie meets Mrs Dallimore.

In her nineties, Mrs Dallimore also finds herself in a situation which she's reluctantly coming to terms with. Old age has finally caught up with her, and with her life drawing to a close she gives in to the temptation to relive the past by sharing it with Lizzie.

She tells Lizzie of the day when, as a young girl, and shortly before the outbreak of World War II, she left her home in America to cross the Atlantic to England where she hoped to meet her English grandparents for the first time. At best she hoped for a family reconciliation, but before long her visit turned into so much more.

As Lizzie listens to Mrs Dallimore's story, she begins to realize that she's not the only person to attract bad luck, or make mistakes, and maybe things aren't so bad for her after all . . .

“A beautifully crafted and hugely uplifting tale of friendship, history and love. A real gem.” HEAT MAGAZINE

“A captivating tale of love and loss.” SUNDAY EXPRESS MAGAZINE

“Written with tenderness and genuine affection, Song of the Skylark grabs you by the heartstrings and won't let go. Poignant, moving and totally captivating, this is a stunning story.” LANCASHIRE EVENING POST

“Inter-generational friendship takes centre stage in this upbeat and heartwarming novel.” THE LADY

“Absorbing and uplifting.” MY WEEKLY©2016 Erica James (P)2016 W.F. Howes Ltd Fiction Women's Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good
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Wasn't impressed with the accents of the characters found them aggravating at times but the author is good and overall enjoyed the book

Good book

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Every so often you come across an audio book that you just can't turn off and this is one of them! Erica James writes a beautiful story that jumps from past to present seamlessly.
We hear about the life of an elderly lady with much to tell to her new young friend in the care home, who in turn has her own issues to deal with!
Genevieve Swallow does an excellent job reading this book with a variety of appropriate voices for the characters and darn good Americans accents too.
Alway enjoy Erica's story telling and this one is excellent, was so sad when it finished. Can we have the next instalment in the story please?

Wonderful story - beautifully told!

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Fantastic easy listening of a strong female lead's wartime story. The narrator was excellent and made the book enjoyable to listen to.

Fantastic easy listen

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Well written and performed- 2 stories woven together to make a superb novel. Loved it !

Beautiful book

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A lovely story told by an exceptional narrator. Lily di annoy me but Mrs Dallymores life is wonderful.

Great wheeze

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