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Appleby Farm

The funny, feel-good and uplifting romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author

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Appleby Farm

By: Cathy Bramley
Narrated by: Colleen Prendergast
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Appleby Farm was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package.

Freya Moorcroft has wild red hair, mischievous green eyes, a warm smile and a heart of gold. She’s been happy working at the café round the corner from Ivy Lane allotments and her romance with her new boyfriend is going well, she thinks, but a part of her still misses the beautiful rolling hills of her Cumbrian childhood home: Appleby Farm.

Then a phone call out of the blue and a desperate plea for help change everything…

The farm is in financial trouble, and it’s taking its toll on the aunt and uncle who raised Freya. Heading home to lend a hand, Freya quickly learns that things are worse than she first thought. As she summons up all her creativity and determination to turn things around, Freya is surprised as her own dreams for the future begin to take shape.

Love makes the world go round, according to Freya. Not money. But will saving Appleby Farm and following her heart come at a price?

Appleby Farm is a charming, funny and romantic story for anyone looking for a feel-good, light-hearted read, from the author of bestselling Ivy Lane.

Praise for Cathy Bramley:

'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley
'Rustic romance at its very best with a charming cast of characters - warm and endearing and engaging. As comforting as hot tea and toast made on the Aga!' Veronica Henry
'A lovely, sunny, gem of a book' Alexandra Brown

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Critic reviews

A lovely, sunny, gem of a book that made me feel right at home – full of warmth and wonderful characters that stay with you long after the last page
Brimming with colourful characters and deliciously quirky goings-on, reading a Cathy Bramley novel is as good as a picturesque holiday in the country, maybe even better
An utterly charming read full of romance and adventure! *****
Appleby Farm is as sweet and delicious as Freya's scones, and just as moreish. What a cosy, delicious slice of romance!
Rustic romance at its very best with a charming cast of characters - warm and endearing and engaging. As comforting as hot tea and toast made on the Aga!
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wasn't an initial fan of narrator's voice, but it grew on me. nice story. past the time on commute

great traffic escapism.

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Another great Listen I love this author and the narrator! A fantastic listen. I hope another is on the way soon

Fab Listen

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Easy to listen to, characters you buy into and while slightly predictable, I'd have been annoyed if it hadn't been!

Engaging and lovely

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What did you like most about Appleby Farm?

Lovely story although a bit slow to get going, very heart-warming and not at all mushy.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

I enjoyed the preparation's for the tea room opening

Any additional comments?

I would hear more audible books by Cathy Bramley

Lovely Narrator

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If you want some escapism ,during these crazy difficult times, this is the book for you.Just lovely.I enjoyed every minute of it.

A modern fairytale

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