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The Fallen Woman

By: Fiona McIntosh
Narrated by: Katy Sobey
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 Dive into this rich historical narrative, complete with a special audio-exclusive author's note by Fiona, and experience a story of resilience, passion, and triumph.

Botanical artist Jane Saville is devastated when her manipulative mother banishes her to the countryside to protect someone else's honour. Isolated far from home, she is forced to live an impoverished, secretive life to save the family from public shame.

Guy Attwood is heir to a fortune, but prefers his quiet passion for rare-apple hunting on behalf of Royal Kew Gardens to building the family's business empire. He sets out to find a critically endangered apple species that he dreams of gifting and re-naming for his friend, the soon-to-be coronated George V.

When the paths of these people from two very different worlds collide, Jane begins to hope for a different future, but their new friendship is shattered by jealousy, misunderstanding, duty and treachery. A young boy will inspire Jane to defy the powers working against her and prove she is no woman to be outcast.

Set in the picturesque English countryside, in a forgotten orchard and beneath the ancient spire of Salisbury Cathedral, this is a heart-wrenching story about a woman who finds that in her darkest hour she can harness her greatest strength. Historical Fiction Inspiring
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I absolutely loved this story on all levels. I found myself listening any moment I could, I became quite entranced by it. Thank you Fiona, I love how you took this in the 1900’s and made it quite modern with a solo mother doing a fine job of raising a child.

My favourite so far

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And Katy Sobey is an extremely good narrator with all the correct emotions and inflexions to bring to story alive.

Another captivating and interesting story from this author

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This book was wonderful, one that I couldn’t put down every chance I had I was either reading chapters of the hard copy or listening to the chapters as I clean or drive. some things were predictable but it was still a beautifully written book

I loved it! Finishes in 5 days

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Nice story..felt unfinished. would be good to finish off where they all ended up especially the evil sister

Beautiful story

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One of those books that gets you hooked straight away. Wow… this book made me cry, angry and horrified by human behaviour. Very different from other Fiona McIntosh books they I’ve listened to and man, it’s worth the listen. Highly recommend this book.

Master class!!

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