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Where the Heart Is
- Author
- Annie Groves
- Narrator
- Christine Dawe
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 18 February 2010
- Run Time
- 12 hours 58 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
A fabulous drama of the Campion family, struggling to stay together as World War Two rages over Liverpool
Lou Campion has joined the WAAFs, against the wishes of her parents and twin sister Sasha. Lou's always been a rebel, but now finds that if she wants to succeed she'll have to follow extremely strict rules. Can she do this or will it all end in deep disgrace?
Tragedy haunts the other members of the family, as Katie's plans for the future are dashed, Fran's young husband is close to death and Bella's impossible passion has to remain a close secret. Yet even in the darkest hour there is hope. The Campions find that they have a hero in their midst and while their city is crumbling, their pride is intact.
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Details
- Author
- Annie Groves
- Narrator
- Christine Dawe
- Duration
- 12 hours 58 minutes
- Release Date
- 18 February 2010
- ISBN
- 9780007346028
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Classic fiction: literary and general, Family saga / generational saga fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Second World War fiction, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: coming of age, Narrative theme: love / relationships
Synopsis
A fabulous drama of the Campion family, struggling to stay together as World War Two rages over Liverpool Lou Campion has joined the WAAFs, against the wishes of her parents and twin sister Sasha. Lou's always been a rebel, but now finds that if she wants to succeed she'll have to follow extremely strict rules. Can she do this or will it all end in deep disgrace? Tragedy haunts the other members of the family, as Katie's plans for the future are dashed, Fran's young husband is close to death and Bella's impossible passion has to remain a close secret. Yet even in the darkest hour there is hope. The Campions find that they have a hero in their midst and while their city is crumbling, their pride is intact.
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