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The Family at War
- Adams Family, Book 12
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
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Summary
It was 1940, and many of the younger members of the Adams family were caught up in the war in France. Boots, now a major and on the staff of General Sir Henry Simms, was one of the thousands of British troops trying to escape in the armada of little boats from Dunkirk. His son, Tim, and nephew, Bobby, were also struggling to reach the coast and safety, while Eloise was with the ATS awaiting the homecoming soldiers at Portsmouth with a comforting cup of tea and a ticket home. Boots and Tim both made it safely back, but of Bobby, there was no sign, and the family all feared the worst.
In a farm some miles from Dunkirk, however, Bobby was alive but injured, and trapped by the advancing Germans. The farmer and his wife offered him refuge, but Helene, the farmer's independent-minded daughter, was scathing about the retreating British army and gave the brave, joking young sergeant a hard time. Working in the fields, dodging the German soldiers, Bobby was desperately looking for a way to escape, and Helene, despite her hostility, found herself increasingly anxious to help the Englishman to get back home. Their adventures were to thrill the Adams family when they came to hear about it.
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- michelle freeman
- 04-07-23
wonderful as always
I love all the characters. such a lovely continuation of the story. I can't wait to start the next!
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- lyn bull
- 15-01-23
Great book
Can’t wait for the next book. Love the Adams family and talk about Walworth Road
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- megnorthyorkshire
- 18-02-23
Lovely & heartbreaking in each measure
I am addicted to these books about the 'salt of the earth' Adams family.
The narration is superb and the storyline evolving. I have mixed feelings about Polly. This book made me cry.
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- Linda
- 27-06-23
Brilliant as always
A really good listen as always, amazing story and brilliant narration by Annie, I think she’s amazing,all the characters she does with perfection.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-10-22
What an ending!
I’m slightly upset about the ending after knowing the Adams family for so long. Kinda feel you know who did not deserve it but the minute the new curtains was mentioned you know the conclusion! Still addicted to story and can’t wait till I download the next!
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- Dee
- 05-04-24
Captivating 
The sequel has had me hooked. I was not expecting this ending. Although I am sad about the ending I am still excited to see how the story is going to continue
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- The Crafty Monkey
- 23-03-23
Excellent as always
Now I’ve always fought Polly’s corner as I’ve liked her character. However I’m disappointed in her actions at the end of this book. I know it was different times then and it’s fiction! Excellent narration as always.
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- 08-07-24
Good story we’ll read
I love the Adams family saga and can’t wait to hear the next one. it’s well read by Annie Aldington
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- Marian Goodridge
- 22-09-23
Brilliant
I couldn't put this down. Perhaps being born in London in 1940 it evoked many memories
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-01-23
Bravo!!!!
Annie Aldington you are a master narrator!!!!!
I know my friend Lorraine has emailed you stating as such.
I’m transported back to which ever year, situation the particular book I’m listening to is set in.
& you make us fall in love with whichever family the story is about.
🥰😍🥰😍🥰😍🥰
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