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A Place to Call Home

By: Val Wood
Narrated by: Anne Dover
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of A Place to Call Home by Val Wood, read by Anne Dover.

Ellen thought she’d always live in the remote, pretty coastal village where she grew up. After all, her husband, Harry, works on a farm where he’s guaranteed a job and home for life.

But when the old landowner dies and the couple and their young children are forced from their cottage, the future is suddenly bleak. Rather than stay – and starve – in the countryside they love, Harry sets out to find a job in the factories and mills of nearby Hull, and Ellen must leave behind everything she’s ever known to follow her husband and build a new life for her family on the unfamiliar city streets.

The road ahead is full of hardships and challenges. But with love and determination, they make the best of things, forging friendships with other newcomers and refugees; even helping them to succeed in their new surroundings.

Then tragedy threatens Ellen’s fragile happiness. How much more can she sacrifice before they find a place to call home?

Val Wood's wonderful historical sagas are perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Rosie Goodwin.

©2018 Val Wood (P)2018 Penguin Audio Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Tear-jerking

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I would highly recommend this book as it takes you back to a hard life, however a better life with family, community and loyal hardworking folk.

A joyous time to travel back in time

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I enjoyed listening to this story, it's hard 5o imagine how people used to live and thank God I didn't live in those days

Nice story

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Really enjoyed this book...well red by Ann Dover..excellent story from start to finish.. verywell done

Excellent

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I enjoyed this book, its Interesting, but keeps you entertained. the narrator is Anne Dover who always talks expertly

easy listening

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Thank you once again for writing such a lovely story. I found it very interesting- times were hard for some people in those days but all managed to live their lives the best way they could. I loved every minute listening to it read beautifully by Anne Dover . I also found it emotional in parts but the ending was lovely. please write another book.

Wonderful

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Loved this story, got lost in it, you felt like you where transported there.

Great story

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I shall be another follower of. Val Wood and am gradually listening to all of her novels, to date. I feel an immediate loss when I reach the end of each and everyone. May Val Wood write many more!

Wonderful.

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wonderful story, well written and narrated with feeling. I wish it had gone on longer.

beautiful book

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The combination of Val Wood’s story telling and Anne Dover’s narration is really a treat. I look forward to another visit to the work these two artists.

A very enjoyable read

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really enjoyed the twists and turns, am now wondering if there is a sequel? Thanks

lovely story

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