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The Uncertain Years

By: Beryl Matthews
Narrated by: Annie Aldington
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As World War II breaks out, four friends from London’s East End consider the changes that war will mean for all of them. Tomboyish Becky Adams plans to join the ATS, her neighbours Bob and Jim the navy and army respectively. Only Becky’s brother, Will, is left out of the excitement; because of a slight physical disability, he is forced to stay behind, working as a cub reporter on a newspaper.

As hostilities gather pace, and the friends are separated, their youthful enthusiasm is tempered by the grim headlines in the newspapers and their experiences at Dunkirk and in the Blitz. Like so many others, Becky and her friends will face hardship, drama, and tragedy before the war is over.

©2010 Beryl Matthews (P)2010 Soundings Fiction Historical Fiction War

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Yet another well written book from the talented Beryl Matthews. And so very well read by Annie Aldington.

Brilliant!

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What a magnificent story.
I enjoyed every minute,
I recommend this audio/book to all ages.
Annie Aldrington fantastic as always, bringing each Character to life.
Thank you. 10/10.

Magnificent

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Bit to twee for me, a decent story just to gentle for my taste, it was just ok I guess.

Bit twee

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