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The Swallow and the Hummingbird

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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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I really enjoyed this story though it took me a long time to finish it due to personal reasons. I would highly recommend it.

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

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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 book had me from the first chapter. It has it all. well worth a listen

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This book really held my attention from start to finish. The characters were brought to life beautifully, and the narrator did a fantastic job—especially with the accents and different voices. A warm, engaging, and enjoyable read.

A lovely romantic story!

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a nice enough story can't say it with the best story I've listened to but it was ok. The narrator was very good at using different voices for the characters.

It was....

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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 wonderful book written by Santa Montiferori. Expertly narrated by Juanita McMahon telling the story of two families. I really like her style of writing and was sad when it finished.

The Swallow and the Hummingbird

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