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$49.99
ISBN: 9798200076574
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ISBN: 9798200076581
| Runtime: | 10.72 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Historical |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
When eighteen-year-old Grace Campbell arrives in London in 1914, she's unable to fulfill her family's ambitions and find a position as an office secretary. Lying to her parents and her brother, Michael, she takes a job as a housemaid at Number 35, Park Lane, where she is quickly caught up in lives of its inhabitants—in particular, those of its privileged son, Edward, and daughter, Beatrice, who is recovering from a failed relationship that would have taken her away from an increasingly stifling life. Desperate to find a new purpose, Bea joins a group of radical suffragettes and strikes up an intriguing romance with an impassioned young lawyer. Unbeknownst to each of the young women, the choices they make amid the rapidly changing world of World War I will connect their chances at future happiness in dramatic and inevitable ways.Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Susan Duerden gives a perfect performance…[She]narrates the
present-tense writing with an enticing sense of urgency, sweeping the
listener into the immediacy of the story.” —AudioFile
“Reading in a British accent that reflects class distinctions between
characters, Duerden’s pace moves the plot forward. An appealing choice
for historical-fiction and romance fans and those familiar with
Osborne’s The Bolter.” —Booklist
“[Osborne] masterfully intertwines the lives of her heroines with
historical events and figures, which lends credibility to the plot and
the characters she has created. Osborne’s efforts are solid, and her
book will appeal to both historical fiction buffs and romance
enthusiasts alike.” —Kirkus Reviews
Set in the same time period as the popular Downton Abbey television series, this title will appeal to fans of its era. —Booklist
Author
Author Bio: Frances Osborne
Frances Osborne was born in London and studied philosophy and modern languages at Oxford University. She is the bestselling author of Lilla’s Feast and The Bolter, which was A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year. Her articles have appeared in the Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Independent, the Daily Mail, and Vogue. She lives in London with her husband, George, and their two children.
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| Available Formats : | Retail CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Historical |
| Runtime: | 10.72 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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