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The Soldiers Wife: A Novel Audiobook, by Margaret Leroy Play Audiobook Sample

The Soldier's Wife: A Novel Audiobook

The Soldiers Wife: A Novel Audiobook, by Margaret Leroy Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Alison Larkin Publisher: Tantor Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2013 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781452682549

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

83

Longest Chapter Length:

30:01 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:27 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

07:56 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

As World War II draws closer and closer to Guernsey, Vivienne de la Mare knows that there will be sacrifices to be made. Not just for herself, but for her two young daughters and for her mother-in-law, for whom she cares while her husband is away fighting. What she does not expect is that she will fall in love with one of the enigmatic German soldiers who take up residence in the house next door to her home. As their relationship intensifies, so do the pressures on Vivienne. Food and resources grow scant, and the restrictions placed upon the residents of the island grow with each passing week. Though Vivienne knows the perils of her love affair with Gunther, she believes that she can keep their relationship—and her family—safe. But when she becomes aware of the full brutality of the Occupation, she must decide if she is willing to risk her personal happiness for the life of a stranger.

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"Really good presentation of what it was like in remote UK during WWII, in a town occupied by German troops, and what many did to survive."

— Anni (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Leroy’s beautifully rendered tale demonstrates how longing for normalcy during wartime can vanquish, even briefly, distrust and uncover common ground. Highly recommended.”

    — Library Journal (starred review)
  • “Leroy has written a tender love story wrapped around a horrifying account of unspeakable cruelty.”

    — Booklist
  • “Vivienne’s measured, astringent voice is riveting and her moral ambiguity deliciously disturbing.”

    — Kirkus Reviews
  • Leroy's beautifully rendered tale demonstrates how longing for normalcy during wartime can vanquish, even briefly, distrust and uncover common ground. Highly recommended.

    — Library Journal Starred Review

The Soldier's Wife Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Virginia Blady, 8/9/2022
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    " Easy to listen to. Fast moving. Easy to follow. I recommend this audiobook "

    — morai, 5/16/2017

About Margaret Leroy

Alison Larkin is a playwright, stage actress, stand-up comic, voice artist, and Earphones Award–winning narrator whose wide range of voices can be heard in cartoons and movies, including Pocahontas and The Wonder Pets.

About Alison Larkin

Alison Larkin is a playwright, stage actress, stand-up comic, voice artist, and Earphones Award–winning narrator whose wide range of voices can be heard in cartoons and movies, including Pocahontas and The Wonder Pets.