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The Copper Beech

By: Maeve Binchy
Narrated by: Kate Binchy
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By the school house at Shancarrig stands a copper beech, its bark scarred with the names and dreams of the pupils who have grown up under its branches.

Under Junior Assistant Mistress Maddy Ross's careful gaze the children play, but out of school Maddy's gaze lingers where it shouldn't. Maura Brennan, a bundle of fun from the rough end of town, plays with her pals: leap year baby Eddie Barton, the apple of his mother's eye, and Nessa Ryan, who little realises as she carves his name at the roots of the copper beech on the very last day of school that she'll get a lot more from one of her schoolmates than her first shy kiss.

The Copper Beech is the gateway to Maeve Binchy's marvellous portrait of a small Irish town whose untroubled surface conceals the passions, rivalries, friendships, ambitions and jealousies beneath.

©2003 Maeve Binchy (P)1993 Audible Ltd Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Small Town & Rural Romance Feel-Good

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I have loved this book “The Copper Beach” so much and I highly recommend it. I enjoyed listening it so much and thought had depth, feeling, humour and tragedy narrated beautifully by Kate Binchy.

Another wonderful book by the great Maeve Binchy.

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Although it wasn't my favourite of Maeve Binchy's novels this is nonetheless another fine tale of the comings and goings of the inhabitants of a village in her beloved Ireland. She transports you into their world with a charming ease so by the time you reach the end it's like saying goodbye to old friends. Kate Binchy as ever is fabulous, bringing life to cousin's work beautifully.

Escape to rural Ireland..

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As always Maeve’s writing and Kate’s narration are excellent. Always gives you a warm feeling

Always excellent Binchy

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Initially I like this less than others, but on second listen I appreciate more that it was quite cleverly done. Interweaving the children’s stories as they grew, demonstrating you really don’t know everything about each others lives. However the ending is still so abrupt and a bit frustrating.

Better second time around

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This is one of my favourite books. The characters are real and develop well as the storyline evolves. It is about a group of schoolchildren and their village school but should not be confused with other school stories such as those written by Miss Read. There are serious references to life in rural Ireland and the social differences that existed all wound into a fascinating story that I did not want to end. Read in the lovely tones of Kate Binchy.

Lovely story with believable characters

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Took me a while to get into it but then I loved it. Very enjoyable.

Feel good story.

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I have read most of her books. Nowadays I fid great pleasure in the wonderful voice of Kate reading her mothers' books.

Gentle and delightful story

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A really lovely story an intriguing mix of characters and beautifully read most enjoyable a pleasure.

Lovely story

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the narration flowed very pleasantly, which made the story easy to listen to.
A sweet story of a small community with many secrets.
loved it.

easy listen

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Highly recommended! The Copper Beech' is one of Maeve Binchy’s very best!! Kate Binchy’s performance is perfect, as always! Enjoy.

Great read!

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