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The Old Bank House

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The Old Bank House

Written by: Angela Thirkell
Narrated by: Catrin Walker-Booth
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Edgewood Rectory may be set in an ancient landscape, but the Grantly family are very much of their time. Caught up in the uncertain world that has emerged since the outbreak of peace, the Rector and Mrs Grantly are bewildered by the challenges facing their eldest children: Eleanor, longing for more excitement than can be found in the Red Cross Library; and Tom, struggling to readjust to student life at Oxford after his military service.

When their elderly neighbour Miss Sowerby sells her beloved Old Bank House to self-made MP Sam Adams, the one-time outsider finds himself at the heart of Barsetshire society. And while Sam may dismiss her advice that the house needs a mistress, even a contented widower can be surprised by love.

©1949 Angela Thirkell (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK Classics Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Fiction
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I have listened to all the Thirkell books Audible has and this reader seems to pause every few words whether it makes sense or not, The earlier books were read well and it was easy to tell which characters were talking. I was excited to read that there were more of her novels becoming available and pre-ordered the two. I managed to finished one but not this one. I stoped and started several times but it was too difficult to stay engaged. If I can figure out how to return them, I will.

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