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Love and a Promise
- Author
- Lyn Andrews
- Narrator
- Anne Dover
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 5 November 2012
- Run Time
- 10 hours 43 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Maddy Kiernan knows her situation is desperate. With her parents dead, her brother Thomas is left as guardian to Maddy and her sister Carmel. But Thomas has plans that don't include his sisters and his reckless ambition could put all their futures at risk. Sharp-witted and strong-willed, Maddy knows it is she who must assume responsibility for the fragile young Carmel.
When Thomas deserts Ireland for Liverpool, Maddy realises she has little option but to follow. Within days the girls are destitute, their precious savings gone. Even when Maddy finds a position with an elderly widow, Thomas's aspirations threaten their security. And then Maddy is faced with a terrible choice - between love and a promise...
Critics Review
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Praise for Lyn Andrews: 'An outstanding storyteller'
Woman's Weekly
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A vivid portrayal of life
Best
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A compelling read
Woman's Own
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Gutsy...a vivid picture of a hard-up, hard-working community...will keep the pages turning
Daily Express
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Details
- Author
- Lyn Andrews
- Narrator
- Anne Dover
- Duration
- 10 hours 43 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 November 2012
- ISBN
- 9780755398812
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- Family saga / generational saga fiction, Historical romance, Family life fiction / Stories about family
Synopsis
LOVE AND A PROMISE - a heartrending Liverpool saga from bestselling author Lyn Andrews. Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas and Kate Thompson.Maddy Kiernan knows her situation is desperate. With her parents dead, her brother Thomas is left as guardian to Maddy and her sister Carmel. But Thomas has plans that don't include his sisters and his reckless ambition could put all their futures at risk. Sharp-witted and strong-willed, Maddy knows it is she who must assume responsibility for the fragile young Carmel.When Thomas deserts Ireland for Liverpool, Maddy realises she has little option but to follow. Within days the girls are destitute, their precious savings gone. Even when Maddy finds a position with an elderly widow, Thomas's aspirations threaten their security. And then Maddy is faced with a terrible choice - between love and a promise...
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