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Secrets

By: Lesley Pearse
Narrated by: Sophie Ablett
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Secrets by Lesley Pearse, read by Sophie Ablett.

Without her mother she is alone in the world . . .

Twelve-year-old Adele is placed in a bleak, cruel children's home after a family tragedy drives her mother to madness. But when trust is betrayed Adele has no choice but to run away . . .

Alone and friendless, she heads for Sussex, to seek out the grandmother she has never known. However the journey, without food or shelter, leaves her desperately ill. Surrounded by the beautiful Rye Marshes, Adele is nursed back to health.

Can she now dream of a new life? But what will happen when her mother reappears, bearing shocking family secrets?

©2018 Lesley Pearse (P)2018 Penguin Audio Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction
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this book like her others was a great listen.
I loved the twist and turns it had, had me on the edge of my seat.
The ending was disappointing though.

The twist and turns

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I disagree with most comments, I loved the narration.
I though she did a wonderful job.
Amazing storyline 😁

Amazing storyline

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The story is another lovely Lesley Pearse story, but WHAT were they thinking using this narator?

Lovely story, terrible narration.

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Wonderful story but unfortunately spoilt by the narration. Found it very hard to listen too at times.

Terrible narration

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The narration was off. Too forced. The men sounded dreadful and the main character’s voice was way too high.

Narration was off

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I love Lesley Pearce! Not one of her books has ever disappointed me, which is the only reason I persevered to the end of this story. I have no complaints about the story itself. BUT, I wish I had read the reviews first. The narrator was so bad. I can’t understand how this audio book was ever released.

Worst Narration Ever!

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