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The Swallow and the Hummingbird

By: Santa Montefiore
Narrated by: Juanita McMahon
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A sweeping story of love that stretches across the years from the number-one best-selling author of Songs of Love and War.

The war has ended, and Rita Fairweather is waiting for George Bolton, her childhood sweetheart, to return home to Devon. She wants their future to be a continuing reassurance of their past. But George comes back as a man changed by the horrors he has experienced.

Unable to settle back into a small-town life, George decides to travel to Argentina. And Rita promises to wait. But George faces irresistible temptation and an agonising choice. As the years pass, Rita keeps her word, but how long should she wait for the love of the life?

©2004 Santa Montefiore (P)2021 W F Howes 20th Century Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Women's Fiction War

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Loved it. Couldn't wait to listen every day. recommend this. No more words, stupid word limit!

A beautiful love story

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Such an enjoyable story but it is jarred by the word “for” used instead of; as , as if, because, ie. For it was raining, for she was incredible, for he was older, for there were many, for it had been, for it would be etc. I enjoy her stories but why? Oh why the “ fors “ ? I found myself cringing and rolling my eyes instead of enjoying the flow of stories intertwined. Nice saga, moral to live the one life we have well.

The overuse of the word FOR..

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A really pleasant read, plenty of family relationships and when lives turn around you always want the happy ending. A very well written book and great story line over many years.

Family history and heartbreak

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I have recommended to friends, another great read which suits my mood at the moment,nothing to dislike
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Another great read

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The author covers quite a long period of finding the lives of her characters. But as always the attention to detail is perfect.

A most moving story, with many characters

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I really enjoyed this book. It was well written and well read by the narrator.

Another good book

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This is another book by Santa Montefiore, these books take a little time to attach the imagination but it's well worth taking the time with it.

A great story by Santa Montefiore

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I just loved this book, well read and a great story kept wanting to know more

Another great book

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