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Valentine Grey

By: Sandi Toksvig
Narrated by: Joanna Bending, Peter Kenny
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 From the author of BETWEEN THE STOPS and TOKSVIG'S ALMANAC

'Teasing out untold stories of the battlefield . . . follows the footsteps of the likes of Sarah Waters and Pat Barker' Independent

London, 1897. A young girl, Valentine Grey, arrives in England. She's been brought up in the remote and sunny climes of India and finds being forced into corsets and skirts in damp and cold country insufferable. The only bright spot: her exciting cousin, Reggie. Reggie, and his lover Frank seek out the adventure the clandestine bars and streets of London offer and are happy to include Valentine in their secret, showing her theatre, gardens - even teaching her how to ride a bicycle.

And then comes the Boer War and Reggie's father volunteers him; the empire must be defended. But it won't be Reggie who dons the Volunteer Regiment's garb. Valentine takes her chance, puts on her cousin's uniform, leaving Reggie behind and heads off to war. And for a long while it's glorious and liberating for both of the cousins, but war is not glorious and in Victorian London homosexuality is not liberating . . .©2012 Sandi Toksvig Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military Women's Adventure Women's Fiction England War
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I liked the characters and plot of this book a lot. The ending was a bit tragic and the book focused a bit too much on Valentine rather than Reggie, but I found myself really following along with the plot and every character felt fleshed out. Also, I loved how there was two different narrators as it brought the book to life.

Really enjoyable listen

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This book got better as it went on. ive read her other books and this one, for me, wasnt as good. Her other 2 i raved about and rwcommended to friends but this one didnt grip me in the same way. its a good read but not excellent. However, still glad i read it.

interesting read

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Spellbinding, Sandi shows knowledge, excellent research, and genuinely fabulous pros. I couldn’t put it down. When the book was finished it continues to live on in my heart & mind. I have read & will continue to read all that she writes.

Fantastic on multiple levels - addictive read

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Thank you 💔 A history I needed to know. Proud to a woman, ashamed of empire’s savage story. Valentine Grey rocks

Magnificent

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I liked the slow pace that gave the opportunity to get to know and feel with the characters

Moving story

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