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The Tea Planter's Bride
- The India Tea Series, Book 2
- Narrated by: Sarah Coomes
- Series: India Tea, Book 2
- Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- Sue
- 19-01-17
Excellent read.
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I listened to all three books in this triology consecutively and they didn't disappoint. I loved the characters and felt I was really engaged with them. The storyline holds its own until the end and certainly doesn't disappoint. I also enjoyed the historical aspect of the story, learning much about India and Indian nations during British occupation. All together, stories that flow well, are totally believable and are character driven.
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- Joanne
- 20-10-17
really good
Loved everything about this whole experience. don't have much time to read so listened to this driving to work and back. I found the narration very nice to listen to, and became really immersed in the story
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- Geraldine Owen
- 07-07-17
The Tea Planter's Bride
I really enjoyed reading and listening to this book.
It is we'll written, and has great storyline. You get a real sense of the characters.
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- Dolly Henry
- 19-07-19
Just Magical
This is a beautifully narrated series. Well written and fascinating - I'm just loving it!
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- Evelyn Schumacher
- 10-03-19
Heartfelt , interesting
I had trouble putting this book down. The history of the time was well written. I highly recommend this book.
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- happyjo
- 06-03-19
The tea planters bride
This book was very enjoyable! It tells the history of a girl's life in India and the mystery surrounding her parents ' death. I want to read more from this author.
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- Freya
- 20-11-18
Loved it!!
Another gripping story which leaves you wanting more! Great writing and I can't wait to read the next one
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- Kindle Customer
- 08-10-18
Wonderful
Enjoyed listening to The Tea Planter's Bride. The story pulled you in from the start,. At times I found myself frustrated with Sofie as she seemed so infatuated with Tom because he was good looking. I found the story well developed, and it held my interest to the very end. I strongly recommend this book to either read or to listen to.
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- Beverly Sloan
- 27-06-17
Enjoying
I am really enjoying all the books that I have selected. To hear the audio version is fascinating. They do a good job. I will continue to do all my books this way if I can.
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- Natalie Kenyon
- 22-06-17
Great Story!
I really enjoyed this book. It was a fantastic story, and the narration was amazing. I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys journeying back in time, learning about what life was like not only for women, but for all in the early 1900's. Great read!
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- Donna Smith McG
- 01-03-17
A 5 Star beautiful book...wish it hadn't ended..
I smiled, I loved & hated characters, I loved the narrators performance..brilliant! I cried many times to the point I stayed up all night to finish this great book! I just wished and wished the last chapter had gone onto another 5 chapters..it was as if this wonderful author..since I am reading & listening to all of the series...didn't want to go into another story line. I can understand it was a long book, but I've listened and read book up to 20 hours for just one book? I am onto number 3 of the series, I wish it was on audible, but overall wonderful, Indian, Scottish, beautiful, love story...please make the last one into listening as well?