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Girl of Shadows
- Narrated by: Helen Duff
- Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins
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- Tezza
- 16-10-2021
Top notch
I finished both 1 and 2 without a break and can hardly spare time to write this. Now for book 3.....
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- starsunderwater
- 16-01-2022
Completely addicted and in it for the long haul
Friday, Sarah, Harry and Rachel have become characters I can see in my mind, and I am so glad there are more books to follow. An awesome historical fiction to be lost in whilst living through these times of isolation and uncertainty. A reminder that not so long ago toilets and showers were a luxury, as was electricity, and cars. We have a lot to be grateful for.
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- Rachel Howser
- 28-09-2022
Enjoyable
Really enjoyed the 2nd book in this series, can not wait to hear the 3rd book. The series never gets dull
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- Anonymous User
- 06-11-2021
great series
love this series so much. highly recommend as great story and Australian convict history
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- Anonymous User
- 20-11-2021
Is there another story I loved this listening to 1 and 2
Loved it can’t wait for more I hope there is more please will tell all my friends happy person here
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