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The Song of the Skylark
- Narrated by: Genevieve Swallow
- Length: 14 hrs and 56 mins
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Summary
Lizzie has always had bad luck. Losing her heart to her boss leads to her losing her job, and with no money in the bank Lizzie finds herself forced to move back home with her parents.
Now in her 90s, Mrs Dallimore is also coming to terms with her situation. Old age is finally catching up with her. As they form the bond of unexpected friendship, Lizzie begins to realise that she's not the only person to attract bad luck and that sometimes life has a way of surprising you....
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- densy
- 11-04-16
Good book
Wasn't impressed with the accents of the characters found them aggravating at times but the author is good and overall enjoyed the book
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- Emmy
- 25-07-16
Tearful
Such an amazing book, not only is it a bit of a lovey dovey book but so many times within it you will find yourself crying, I purchased this and started out not really getting into it but give it an hour and you won't be able to turn it off.
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- Jenny
- 25-03-18
ONE OF HER BEST
I listened to this through a bout of flu and enjoyed the two different time spans the story crossed and I thought the narrator did a good job. She was easy on the ear which helps when you're not too well. Thank you.
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- Tasha M. Archer
- 16-04-21
My favourite Erica James book!
Brilliantly read, having already read the book myself I wondered if I could enjoy the audio book as much. However, Genevieve Swallow brought the much loved characters to life so vividly I found myself totally immersed in the story. Once again I found myself wishing it wouldn’t end!
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- Anonymous User
- 27-03-21
i loved it
What a beautiful read. Such amazing characters I feel like I know them all and such lovely details.
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- Middle Agers from Bath
- 05-08-17
Beautiful book
Well written and performed- 2 stories woven together to make a superb novel. Loved it !
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-01-19
A book to appeal across the generations
A heart warming story, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Erica James knows how to weave the characters into the storyline, to make it seem real.
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- JenniferT
- 30-01-18
Fantastic easy listen
Fantastic easy listening of a strong female lead's wartime story. The narrator was excellent and made the book enjoyable to listen to.
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- Gill
- 24-07-19
lovely story
Really enjoyed this book, well written and beautifully narrated. So many feelings shared in this book.
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- Wilburkins
- 16-01-17
A good listen
Where does The Song of the Skylark rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I have listened to lots of audiobooks. I very much enjoyed it however it wasn't my favourite audiobook nor was it my favourite Erica James novel but it was very still very engaging. I loved the concept of the older lady telling the young girl about her life and the young girl realising that these older ladies have led amazing lives. They were indeed young once too!
What other book might you compare The Song of the Skylark to, and why?
I suppose it is a bit similar to The Dandelion Years also by Erica James. Saskia lives with her grandfathers, whom she adores and values, so again you have the relationship between the older and the younger characters.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The scenes of Mrs Dallimore recounting the war years.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Across the years.
Any additional comments?
Very much recommended.
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