The Good Pilot Peter Woodhouse by Alexander McCall Smith audiobook

The Good Pilot Peter Woodhouse

By Alexander McCall Smith
Read by David Rintoul

Recorded Books, Recorded Books, Inc.

Unabridged

Format : Retail CD (In Stock)
  • $42.99

    ISBN: 9781664470262

  • $39.95

    ISBN: 9781664740730

Runtime: 6.49 Hours
Category: Fiction/Historical
Audience: Adult
Language: English

Summary

Summary

Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award

A School Library Journal Top Pick of Adult Books 4 Teens

From the beloved and best-selling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a heartwarming tale of hope and friendship set amid the turmoil of World War II. Val Eliot, a young woman working on an English farm during the war, meets Mike, a U.S. Air Force pilot stationed nearby. When Val rescues a Border Collie named Peter Woodhouse, who is being mistreated by his owner, she realizes the dog would actually be safer with Mike. And so Peter Woodhouse finds a new home on the air force base, and Val finds herself falling in love. Peter Woodhouse becomes Dog First Class, a canine mascot on the base who boldly accompanies the officers on their missions, and Val becomes Mike's fiancee. But then a disaster jeopardizes the future of them all, and Peter Woodhouse brings Ubi, a German corporal, into their orbit, sparking a friendship that comes with great risk but carries with it the richest of rewards. Infused with Alexander McCall Smith's renowned charm and warmth, The Good Pilot Peter Woodhouse is an uplifting story of love and the power of friendship to bring sworn enemies together.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“David Rintoul’s masterful performance has us laughing, aching, weeping, and smiling—rooting for the good guys and hoping for a happy ending…Between McCall Smith’s imagination and Rintoul’s honest rendering of all the characters, listeners have a heartwarming, intelligent audiobook awaiting them. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” AudioFile
“A heartwarming tale of love won and lost and won again during and after World War II.” Kirkus Reviews
“The author…reveals the extraordinary human spirit found in ordinary lives. Verdict: McCall Smith brings the trademark philosophy, solid characterization, and sense of place found in his contemporary series to this historical stand-alone. This gentle read possesses enough depth to do justice to a turbulent time period.” Library Journal

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Author Bio: Alexander McCall Smith

Author Bio: Alexander McCall Smith

Sir Alexander McCall Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of over 120 novels, including the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the Isabel Dalhousie series, 44 Scotland Street novels, Corduroy Mansions series, the Perfect Passion Company novels, and more. He has also written stand-alone novels, books for children, and nonfiction works. He has received numerous awards for his writing, including the American Academy of Arts Medal for Literature, the Lifetime Award of the Scottish cultural organization, the Saltire Society, the UK Author of the Year Award, and honorary degrees from thirteen universities in Europe and North America.

Details

Details

Available Formats : Retail CD, MP3 CD
Category: Fiction/Historical
Runtime: 6.49
Audience: Adult
Language: English