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The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle

By: Kirsty Wark
Narrated by: Siobhan Redmond
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'ORIGINAL AND ENTHRALLING' Guardian
'AFFECTING AND TENDER' The Times
'COMPLETELY ENCHANTING' Penny Vincenzi

Elizabeth Pringle lived all her long life on the Scottish island of Arran. But did anyone really know her? In her will she leaves her beloved house, Holmlea, to a stranger - a young mother she'd seen pushing a pram down the road over thirty years ago. It now falls to Martha, once the baby in that pram, to answer the question: why? Martha is coping with her mother's dementia and the possibility of a new life on Arran could be a new start.

A captivating story for fans of Rosamund Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Rachel Joyce of the richness behind the so-called ordinary lives of women and the secrets and threads that hold them together.

And Kirsty Wark's second novel, The House by the Loch, a story of unlikely love and long-hidden family secrets set in the beautiful Scottish countryside, is out now.

©2014 Black Pepper Media Ltd (P)2014 John Murray Press
Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Heartfelt Tear-jerking Highlander
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Satisfying

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A perfect mix of romance, new starts and lost opportunities - both sad and satisfying. I loved Siobhan Redman's voice. I smiled and cried but was glad to have heard it.

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Excellent read, intriguing story

What did you like most about The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle?

The way it was told swapping between Martha and Elizabeth's stories but never becoming confusing

Who was your favorite character and why?

All of the characters were strong and likable but I think I liked Mary the best

What about Siobhan Redmond’s performance did you like?

Excellent

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

Yes but, unfortunately, life gets in the way!

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I would thoroughly recommend this audio book....hours of good listening and a thoroughly enjoyable story

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very pleasant surprise

A pleasant story, with well described characters. Well narrated. The story develops nicely pulling you into the lives of the characters.

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Beautifully writen...pleasant surprise

What did you like most about The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle?

It was beautifully written great characterisation. Very absorbing

Who was your favorite character and why?

I think Elizabeth Pringle for her stoicism

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Right at the end but I won't spoil it for the readers....made me cry..

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

yes see above but actually it was all very moving.

Any additional comments?

A new insight into Kirsty Wark away from my perception as hard nosed journalist.

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An unusual story, well read by the narrator

This was a very strange tale which carried me along with it's tale of the past interwoven by it's tale of the present.the last few chapters were riveting as the reason for Elizabeth's odd behaviour became clear.

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Compelling & delightfully told

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I found it intriguing, charming and moving. B Beautifully narrated. I will be recommending this!

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Great read

Loved this story, and as a lover of Arran it's a must. Read it for a, second time on Audible and enjoyed it all over again. Interesting characters and a good story that has you hooked.

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Read as a feel good book BUT ..............

We read this book for our Book Club as our ‘feel-good book during Covid lockdown 3’. However this story has lots if sadness within it and might have been better read in happier times. Well constructed story - a bit if an obvious live interest in the present day story but the story of the past is better.

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Listen to this!

A story that is so much more than you might imagine from reading the blurb.
Early morning drives to work have been welcomed and I have found myself continuing to listen when I arrive home. The diary of Elizabeth Pringle is perfect and convincing - and unpredictable. Don't miss this book.

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Wonderful

I love this book, having just listened to it for the second time. It is beautifully written and the descriptions of Arran and the people in the story make you feel as though you are there with them. A classic. First class narration too.

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