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The Victory
- Author
- Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
- Narrator
- Terry Wale
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Publish Date
- 5 April 2012
- Run Time
- 16 hours 57 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
In the North of England, Mary Ann's relationship with the missionary, Father Rathbone, introduces her to the stark realities of life in plague-torn Manchester. In the South, Lucy's lover, Weston, is assigned to the blockade of Brest, while her neglected husband, Chetwyn, finally finds love in an affair which threatens him with disgrace and ruin.
From the fashionable salons of Beau Brummell's London to the shot-torn docks at Trafalgar, the Morlands face danger and personal tragedy, as well as love and fulfilment.
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Details
- Author
- Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
- Narrator
- Terry Wale
- Duration
- 16 hours 57 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 April 2012
- ISBN
- 9781405515047
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Historical romance, Speculative fiction, Alternative history fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Family saga / generational saga fiction
Synopsis
1803: Napoleon is poised to invade England, with only Nelson's weather-beaten ships in his way, but the French fleet are not the only threat to the fortunes of the Morland family.In the North of England, Mary Ann's relationship with the missionary, Father Rathbone, introduces her to the stark realities of life in plague-torn Manchester. In the South, Lucy's lover, Weston, is assigned to the blockade of Brest, while her neglected husband, Chetwyn, finally finds love in an affair which threatens him with disgrace and ruin.From the fashionable salons of Beau Brummell's London to the shot-torn docks at Trafalgar, the Morlands face danger and personal tragedy, as well as love and fulfilment.
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