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A Breath of French Air

The Larkin Novels, Volume 2

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A Breath of French Air

By: H. E. Bates
Narrated by: Philip Franks
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In the second novel in the Pop Larkin series, the Larkin family descends upon Brittany in France. Like fish out of water, they find that things don't quite turn out their way: The weather is less than ideal, the food is awful, and the hotel is in a bad state of repair. But things slowly improve as Pop manages to sweet-talk Mlle Dupont, Angela Snow, and her sister, Iris; and Charley and Mariette celebrate their first wedding anniversary. A Breath of French Air is a delightful book full of nostalgia, fun, and frivolity.

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©1959 H. E. Bates (P)2016 Naxos AudioBooks Contemporary Fiction Genre Fiction
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Read so well by "Charlie Boy". I first found the books on Honeymoon in NZ.

Delightful

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The story cheered me up every time I listened to it, the narrator was excellent, 'will have more of that!'

Just the ticket, perfect

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I loved the TV show now I love the books. They have more in them.

So entertaining <br />

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just as great as the first book showcasing consistency in narration and wonderful pronunciation of the french used adding grace and flair to a great story. 10/10

Tre magnifique and all that lark

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