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The Orphans of Ardwick

By: Emma Hornby
Narrated by: Julia Franklin
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Orphans of Ardwick by Emma Hornby, read by Julia Franklin.

After a cold, hard winter on the streets, three orphan children are about to give up hope when an unexpected turn of events brings them to the doorstep of a grand house in Ardwick, Manchester.

Taken in by the firm but kind-hearted cook, the young friends can hardly believe their luck. But behind Bracken House’s impressive façade lies a household steeped in troubles and mystery, with residents above and below stairs battling their own demons and dark secrets.

Not everyone is happy about the new arrivals, and soon the orphans’ safety is in danger. If they want to stay in the first home any of them have known for years, they must unravel the past and bring hope to the future. Will they succeed? Or will they come to regret ever leaving the mean slum streets they once called home?

Emma Hornby's absorbing sagas will tug at your heartstrings. Fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Maggie Hope will love Emma Hornby.

©2019 Emma Hornby (P)2019 Penguin Audio Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Fiction Heartfelt
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Emma as done spectacular work on the two book I have listened too. The narrator was good too. I love listening about old Manchester which is good.

Manchester

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Pip Simon and Bread/Mack were living on the streets when they got taking in by Cook. A cook for Ardwick House. Great story. Lots of ups and downs. 5 stars from me

I will never forget this book!!!!!

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I have to say, I had never heard of this author before, but audible, threw up a new author as I was scrolling for my next book. I thoroughly enjoyed this story from beginning to end, and I’m now about to go looking for some more of her books. :-) Jen from Tasmania

A great read

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