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The Letter

By: Kathryn Hughes
Narrated by: Rachel Atkins
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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.

©2013 Kathryn Hughes (P)2015 Headline Digital 20th Century Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Heartfelt Tearjerking
Captivating Storyline • Emotional Depth • Excellent Narration • Intriguing Plot Twists • Satisfying Ending

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What made the experience of listening to The Letter the most enjoyable?

The two story lines were very entertaining. I enjoyed both of them.

What other book might you compare The Letter to and why?

Not sure.

What about Rachel Atkins’s performance did you like?

I love, love, love the English and Irish accents. Also, good inflection, good acting - not just being read to.

Destined to be a Hallmark movie!

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A great story with twists and turns throughout. I am looking forward to more books by Kathryn Hughes and can only hope that they’re narrated by Rachel Atkins.

Wow! What a wonderful story.

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It’ll tear apart your heart then put it back again. A great narration that supplements the story.

Wonderfully woven life tales

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I enjoyed every page of this book . I started reading it and never put it down till I was finished . Thank You , Kathryn Hughes ! ! !

" Love always prevails , like a marshmallow in coco it rises to the top " ! !

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A memorable tale tied together so deftly. It made me feel so deeply for characters. I think I'll read it again!

Engrossing story!

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