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Not That Sort of Girl

By: Mary Wesley
Narrated by: Anna Massey
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For the whole of Rose's respectable married life, she had kept faith with two men. To Ned she was a perfect wife, mother of his son, and elegant hostess of Slepe. To Mylo, Rose was an impetuous and unconventional mistress, answering his erratic and impassionate calls throughout 50 years of tactful duplicity. After Ned's funeral Rose looks back on a life of dual constancy, passion, humour, and the ambiguities of love - and chooses her future.

©1987 Mary Wesley (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Contemporary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction

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I wasn't expecting to love this story when I heard the plummy accent of the narrator and realised that much of it was to be set on a country estate. I didn't think I'd relate to the characters. However, I ended up loving it! it reminded me of a more modern Pride and Prejudice, with the involvement of family to find the best match for their heirs, whilst perhaps genuine romantic love lay elsewhere The central characters were multi-faceted and interesting, as they somewhat muddled through life against the backdrop of war. Concerns on the domestic scene juxtaposed well with the experience of military service of the men, which marked them whilst making the comforts and nurturing of home all the more important. The story really carried me along and I was very interested in how things would develop over the years of the characters lives.

Great story.

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What made the experience of listening to Not That Sort of Girl the most enjoyable?

A passionate and at time's spicy book. It was well read and moved at a fast pace. Kept me riveted to the end.

What a little gem of a book

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Always wanted to name my son, Milo, because of this book. I just love the story - the garden, the dogs, everything. Have read & listened over & over again.

Favourite Mary Wesley!

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I thought I had read all of Mary Wesley's books decades ago...but in the last few weeks have discovered two books which seem new to me. Perhaps it is because I am listening to them instead of reading them? Who knows...

A satisfying story and I thought the main characters were well-drawn. The fact that they live through WW2 adds drama to the story and lends it credibility.

Lovely book and I have to mention that it was SO well-peformed by Anna Massey! She absolutely made it all come alive!

Excellent

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Didn’t want to stop listening to this story when it ended. Anna Massey’s narration was faultless.

Loved both the story and narration

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Beautifully observed, I really cared about the outcome.

Perfect narration by Anna Massey.

ALMOST as good as my all time favourtie; A part of the Furniture.

Brilliant - one of my Mary Wesley favourites!

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Mary Wesley at her best, beautifully narrated, as expected from Anna Massey. A compelling listen.

Superb

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Would you consider the audio edition of Not That Sort of Girl to be better than the print version?

I love my audio books & would not consider reading print versions again.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rose, she was always thoughtful of others although they did not always deserve it.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

At the hospital when Rose goes to collect Mylo, taking him back to her house along with her son Christopher & the dog.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Defiantly, it was a page turner for sure.

Any additional comments?

A war time love story.

A lovely war time tale

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Started listening not quite sure where the story was going. The narration by Anna Massey was excellent.

Strange but entertaining.

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She has the ability to lock you in to her main character and certainly does this with Rose, took a while to get used to Anna Massey but got there and thoroughly enjoyable

Another great story from Mary Wesley

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