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The Bellbird River Country Choir
- Narrated by: Alexandra Aldrich
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
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Publisher's Summary
A warm-hearted story of fresh beginnings, unexpected friendships and the sustaining power of love and community, from the Top Ten bestselling author of The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle and Thursdays at Orange Blossom House.
Bellbird River, 1998: Teacher and single mum Alex is newly arrived in the small NSW country town of Bellbird River after escaping the city in search of a change of pace and the chance to reconnect with her young daughter. Across town, well-known matriarch Victoria and her globe-trotting, opera-singing cousin Gabrielle find themselves at a crossroads in their personal and professional lives, while local baker Janine and newcomer to the district Debbie are each secretly dealing with the consequences of painful pasts. With its dusty streets, lone pub and iron-lace verandahs, Bellbird River could just be a pit stop on the road to somewhere else. But their town holds some secrets and surprises - and it has a heart: the Bellbird River Country Choir.
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Critic Reviews
'This is a warm treat of a novel, filled with great music and small-town charm' The Australian
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- Diane Fathers
- 03-09-2022
Well written. Enjoyed the different characters.
Great to have a book set in Australia. The different characters are interesting. Highlights how choirs (& other such groups) are not just about singing but the different friendships that can be formed & the support they give to each other.
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- Noni Cole
- 18-02-2023
lovely story line
Simple yet a wonderful journey , really enjoyed, a light read …. need something to make a smile & warmness to you , this is it
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- Anonymous User
- 10-12-2022
Great Aussie Story
Well worth seeking this book out, believable Aussie small town story that I really enjoyed.
Interesting characters & storyline, well read & very good listening.
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- Carol F.
- 13-10-2023
Lovely
What a lovely listen. Easy and pleasant.
Really nice characters and moved along smoothly from one character to the next.
Narration good.
I will look out for this author again.
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- Hayley
- 04-12-2022
Everything you’ve come to love…
….and Sophie Green.
Same as all her other books - a group of strong women come together to form an unlikely friendship and rise above hardship.
These are always enjoyable, easy listens. I enjoy them.
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- Jan
- 21-12-2022
A delightful read!
The development of the character’s makes this (audio)book a delightful read. I was drawn in and kept engaged all the way through as each one explored the situation they were in, processed it, then grew accordingly.
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- HERMZ
- 19-10-2023
Country Australia Life
strangers, friendships, kids, cakes and tunes.. and what life throws at us. a good old story that kept me smiling. great narrative fun and believable characters and best of all, no stalling. I was hooked. 💥
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- Anonymous User
- 13-01-2023
Wonderful book
Great storyline. Easy listening and easy to keep up. Great narration too. Really enjoyed this store. Would recommend!
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- Yogi
- 08-10-2022
Heartwarming Australian stories
This was a gem of a find. The characters are real and the sort of people you want to be friends with. I loved that it was set in country NSW ( near Tamworth) and at a time when kids had to read books because they didn’t yet have mobile phones. Ahh the good old days
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- Anonymous User
- 19-02-2024
Easy listening.
Well written storyline about a small country town. Characters and friendships developed in a believable way. Some strong, hardy women as are found in rural areas. An enjoyable book.
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