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The Girl

By: Catherine Cookson
Narrated by: Anne Dover
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Her name was Hannah Boyle, but to the people of the village she would always be 'The Girl' - Matthew Thornton's bastard. Savagely treated by Matthew's wife, Anne, she fled for protection to the devil-may-care horse-dealer, Ned Ridley, who had earlier befriended her. But, as the waif grew to beautiful womanhood, she became an object of desire to the local young men, and even to her half-brother.

Against her wishes, she was married off, but Hannah kept on fighting for the man she wanted: Ned Ridley, who adored her and taught her the meaning of true love and passion...

©1977 The Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust (P)2024 Magna Story Sound
Historical Historical Fiction Romance

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Another great story from Catherine Cookson - The Girl. Didn’t want it to end and will be buying another from Catherine Cookson. Great narration as always by Anne Dover.

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Loved the story but all Catherine Cookson books are fantastic from start to finish just like your there when listening to the stories and the voices for each book is wonderful😊

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