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The Christmas Hirelings
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
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The Christmas Hirelings
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Publisher's Summary
Richard Armitage modernizes a classic hidden gem of Christmas Past… Sir John Penlyon is planning to spend Christmas at his estate with his niece and his friend Danby, the closest thing he has to family since disowning his daughter years ago. (She eloped with the parson, who was, of course, penniless.) Danby suggests that at Christmastime the estate needs the presence of small children, and offers to find some - the “hirelings” - despite Sir John’s skepticism. Three children duly arrive, and the youngest, precocious four year-old Moppet, quickly endears herself to Sir John. The season takes flight with merriment, warmth, and even affection, until Moppet - as young children are wont to do in Victorian holiday tales - falls deathly ill. With her life hanging by a tinsel-thin thread, how will the makeshift family cope?
Listeners who smile ironically at the antiquated juxtaposition of The Christmas Hirelings might be surprised by the contemporary feel of a blended family, income inequality, and the power of togetherness to heal past sorrows. Richard Armitage’s stellar voice makes each scene as rich as a plum pudding dotted with the raisins of tradition (party favors, carols, and more!), and the entire performance feels like a trip to bygone England…just in time for the end of this year.
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-12-2018
The Christmas Hirelings
A bit overly sentimental but excellent narration. Not quite Dickens or Austin but happy ending.
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- M. Donaldson
- 31-12-2018
Loved it
Loved it, made me feel festive, Richard Armitage voiced the characters beautifully. I didn't know the story but it had me captivated straight away.
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- Diane Cray
- 31-12-2018
Delightful story of love pushed away but found again at Christmas.
Thank you Audible for the Christmas gift. Lovely simple Christmas story which given the season had an appropriate ending and was read by the beautiful voice of Richard Armitage - by far one of your best narrators.
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- Martina
- 12-01-2019
Grump Old Baron meets Children hirelings
Light, sweet but not too sweet, beautiful descriptions and use of language, and amazingly well read. This is a great holiday read. Perfect for those who enjoy what children can bring to the lives of others. Utterly predictable but thoroughly enjoyable.
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- GrannyP
- 29-05-2019
Easy listening
A lovely little story. Very easy to listen to and a step back in history.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-12-2018
listened from start to finish in one sitting
Well written and a lovely story that captures the imagination and the Christmas spirit. It does remind me of the classic Christmas movies - A Christmas Carole and It's a Wonderful Life.
a really nice gesture from Audible too. Thank you
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- elizabeth b.
- 08-02-2021
Oh this was average
If it had been longer than 3 hours I would have stopped listening. It was rather old fashioned and a bit twee. Still it did bring a tear to my eye. Odd that.
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- Esther Juon Veitch
- 25-12-2018
A perfect Christmas story
I loved it and I have already listened to it twice and will enjoy it next year again too!
Thank you Audio books this was a perfect present for me!
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- Michelle Tutty
- 31-01-2019
really enjoyed it couldn't wait to get back to it
Great story Had me completely invested in all the characters and thinking about what would happen next when I had to put it down.
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- Louise
- 24-12-2018
The novel was moving but predictable.
The characters were relevant to the era. The novel was soft, great for children's bedtime.
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