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  • Annie

  • By: Val Wood
  • Narrated by: Anne Dover
  • Length: 16 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (140 ratings)

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Annie

By: Val Wood
Narrated by: Anne Dover
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Summary

Annie Swinburn had killed a man - the killing was timely and well-deserved, for Francis Morton had been evil in every possible way. But Annie knew that however justified her crime, only the rope and the gibbet awaited her if she remained in the slums of Hull. And so she ran - up river, along the wild and secretive paths of the great Humber - a new and unfamiliar territory which was to lead her into a new and unfamiliar life.

Her first refuge was with Toby Linton, well-born, estranged from his father and - with his brother Matt - earning a dangerous living as a smuggler. Annie led a double life, as a smuggler, and as a pedlar roaming the remote countryside of the Wolds. It was this new existence which led her, once more, into allowing herself to love, in spite of all the things that had gone before.

©1994 Valerie Wood (P)2013 Isis Publishing Ltd, Random House Audiobooks
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loved it

brilliant listen as was book one cannot wait to dowmload book 3 amazing writing Val woods.

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Brilliant

Oh my goodness me what a wonderful story expertly read by Anne Dover. I love books written by Val Wood and can't wait to listen to another. Once again, I know the area so well and Val Wood has a way of describing the beauty of the Wolds that I felt that I was there. From the sad beginning of the story to the happy ending I couldn't stop listening.

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Amazing

Lost myself in this book right from the first chapter, loved it, thank you, what's the next book of this amazing author.

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Evocative and enthralling

So enjoyed this book of Val Wood’s, what a beautiful writer able to draw you into a story line and weave a plot from beginning to end.
It’s a history lesson on one hand and an engaging story of how we humans deal with tragedy, joy and pain, each one of us finding a way to take our place in the world.
Can’t wait to get on to her next book....

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Absolutely brilliant

'Annie', even better than book 1, this really touched my 💓 heart, such wonderful characters, an inspirating story to what you can become
loved it from the first word to the last.
The awesome Anne Dover is so special, she makes the characters come to life. First class and now onto book 3... 'Children of the Tide'
A must read series. ☺️

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Fantastic

I loved this book with all of its ups & downs. Absolutely great listening. Just buy & enjoy

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Awesome

I really enjoyed Discovering what happened to Annie. It’s a great book and I was a bit sad when it finished. All the characters were real and believable. Anne Dover, as per usual, read perfectly. I would recommend this book an excellent 2nd book. Val Wood is a great writer for sure.

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Another wonderful book a great authoress

loved the story, notation was wonderful, gripping storyline with a great finish. got to read.

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Great Book

Would you consider the audio edition of Annie to be better than the print version?

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Who was your favorite character and why?

Annie captured my imagination of how women lived to servive.

Which character – as performed by Anne Dover – was your favourite?

Didn't have a favourite character in the book, all were good.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

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brilliant

I loved this story and did not want it to end, there are happy and sad bits to the story,
it is hard to give a full explanation without spoiling it for other readers, but it is a lovely tale about rags to riches,

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