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A Distant Melody
- Wings of Glory Series 1
- Narrated by: Lisa Larsen
- Series: Wings of Glory Series, Book 1
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction
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Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do anything to gain her approval - even marry a man she doesn't love.
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- Jen
- 2020-03-30
Sooo good!
The story was delightful and kept my interest all the way to the end. The end was satisfying. The narrator was excellent.
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- Sarah Makin
- 2020-12-22
Wonderful book to escape in.
I thoroughly love Sarah Sundin. I love being whisked away to an era in some ways similar to now- strange and trying times. The book helped remind me COVID will come to an end much like the war and there is good in the midst of hard times. Loved listening to the book while commuting to work and putting the baby to bed.
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- Sarah Turtle
- 2020-11-05
Not a fan
I love the idea of this book. However I’ve started it multiple times and am not a fan
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- Sego Lily Roots
- 2020-04-25
Great WWII story. Performance was well done.
I have enjoyed all of Sarah Sundin's books and am now reveling in being able to listen to them, as well.