The Letter
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Narrated by:
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Rachel Atkins
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By:
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Kathryn Hughes
About this listen
The Number One Kindle best seller guaranteed to break your heart.
Every so often a love story comes along to remind us that sometimes, in our darkest hour, hope shines a candle to light our way.
Discover the Number One best seller that has captured thousands of hearts worldwide....
Tina Craig longs to escape her violent husband. She works all the hours God sends to save up enough money to leave him, also volunteering in a charity shop to avoid her unhappy home. Whilst going through the pockets of a second-hand suit, she comes across an old letter, the envelope firmly sealed and unfranked. Tina opens the letter and reads it - a decision that will alter the course of her life for ever....
Billy Stirling knows he has been a fool, but hopes he can put things right. On 4th September 1939 he sits down to write the letter he hopes will change his future. It does - in more ways than he can ever imagine....
The Letter tells the story of two women, born decades apart, whose paths are destined to cross and how one woman's devastation leads to the other's salvation.
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- Lulu
- 21-07-15
The Good & Bad done in the name of Love
I congratulate the author for the brilliant manner in which this book was written; for telling an emotional and heart wrenching story with which many people today can identify, in a compassionate yet captivating manner.
This book was indeed heartbreaking in giving a realistic depiction of the harsh lives and consequences of those abused in the name of love due to the influences of alcoholism and societal stigmas. But, the brutal or real sad parts are cushioned as the story is swayed between different eras and character's stories; making the heartbreak bearable while keeping you engaged, eager to learn more and expect or rather hope that things will get better for the characters.
The narrator held her own; using the appropriate national and local accents, for the young and the old... I thought she was spot on every time!
I'd actually suggest this book for a book club because it raises many issues that could encourage interesting discussions and debate as well as research. I found the book so engaging that I read it in one day!!
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- Chris
- 30-01-16
Very good
This is a good story, quite absorbing and did not shy away from some of the more violent sides of life. Very enjoyable recommended
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- Louisa Heaton
- 08-05-16
Perfect story!
Where does The Letter rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This ranks very high. An engrossing tale from start to finish.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Letter?
The story of Tina really pulled me in.
Have you listened to any of Rachel Atkins’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I have not listened to Rachel Atkins other performances.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I would have, if I could!
Any additional comments?
An amazing, gripping story from the first page. I loved it. Beautiful, moving and highly recommended.
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- Elaine
- 29-05-16
The Letter
Couldn't stop listening to it! Very emotional story with great story telling. Lovely ending to a heart breaking life story.
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- pickles08
- 06-10-19
Beautiful story
Beautifully written and demonstrates just how small the world really can be.
Kathryn writes emotive stories transporting the reader to become immersed in another life time.
Thank you. I’m off looking for your next book.
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- mrs ja mason
- 03-10-21
So moving
I loved this story it flowed beautifully. Through the different times .
It was sentimentality bought to life by the wonderful narrator .
I know what I will be spending my next few credits on now
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- Shropshire lass
- 18-10-19
A heart wrenching read
Superbly read as always by Rachel Adkins but I do have to say there was an awful lot of sorrow, sadness and tragedy in this story. Found it hard at places to carry on as very harrowing. But a very satisfactory ending,particularly being realistic that there was no forgiveness for Christina’s father in his old age. Just happiness in the present day.
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- Karen
- 26-02-17
Beautiful story, wonderful historical document
If you could sum up The Letter in three words, what would they be?
Impressive story, woven from all perspectives, past and present come together.
What other book might you compare The Letter to, and why?
It reminded me somewhat of Maeve Binchy's work.
Which character – as performed by Rachel Atkins – was your favourite?
I liked all characters.
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- Esmerelda
- 22-04-17
Marvellous Narration!! Fabulous Read
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
As always, Kathryn Hughes books are wonderful. Unputdownable. I have listened to both the Letter and the Secret on Audible and apart from the great story lines in both books, it really is down to the narrator at the end of the day. I cannot praise Rachel Atkins highly enough. What a versatile and spellbinding narrator she is! I am now choosing books on Audible to listen to based on her doing the narration. Well done Rachel!
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- miss S.
- 01-01-17
beautiful story with excellent characters
really enjoyed listening to this book. the story developed at a great pace and I grew genuine affection for many of the characters
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