A Wild Hope

Wild Swan Trilogy, Book 1

By: Celeste De Blasis

Narrated by: Anne Flosnik

Banished from her uncaring family home for her growing friendship with older neighbor St. John, Alexandria Thaine is unprepared for the new life she encounters with her distant cousins in England's West Country. She blossoms under the warmth of the Falconers, and as she throws herself into the thrilling danger of the family's smuggling trade, Alex forms an unbreakable bond with the eldest son, Rane.

But just as Alex begins to imagine a future in Devon with Rane at her side, the death of her older sister forces her back home to care for her sister's motherless twins. Still yearning for Rane, Alex grows to love the helpless babies, and as she rekindles her friendship with St. John, she finds herself caught between her heart and her home.

When the opportunity comes to start anew in Maryland's lush horse country, Alex faces the agonizing choice between the life she dreamed of and the promise of the new world. But starting over in a golden land on the brink of war brings unforeseen dangers to her door, and when Alex's new family is threatened, can she find the strength to risk her happiness today for the wild hope of a brighter tomorrow?

Contains mature themes.

(P)2021 Tantor

I absolutely adore this series!

The first time I read this book was over 15 years ago and I absolutely devoured it. I missed the characters and the story and was excited to see it on Audible. Once I started listening, I was immediately reminded why I love this book so much. All the feelings came rushing in. Can't say enough good things about this trilogy.

A longtime favorite!!

I was so happy to find this story on Audio. It’s is brought to life so eloquently.

Bravo!

Worth every minute of this long novel, one worth listening to again and again. Entertaining and educational.

Better than I remembered!

I read these books many, many years ago and thoroughly enjoyed them then. Now I am in my senior years, I can really appreciate the work and research that went into writing these books! Well done!

Great story!

Loved this novel. Beautiful story. My only disappointment was I felt after the death of Sidgeon, it seems the rest of the story was rushed. Would have loved more depth in the reunion of Raine and Alex.