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If You Go Away

By: Adele Parks
Narrated by: Charlotte Strevens
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Glamorous debutantes, heartbreak and discovering just what is worth fighting for in the new historical novel from Sunday Times best seller Adele Parks.

It's 1914. Vivian, a young, impassioned debutante is hurried into a pedestrian marriage to cover a scandal. War breaks out on her wedding day - domestically and across Europe. Quick to escape the disappointment of matrimony, her traditionalist husband immediately enlists, and Vivian has no alternative than to take up the management and running of his estate - after all, everyone is required to do their bit. Even pretty, inadequately educated young wives.

Howard, a brilliant young playwright, rushes to the front to see for himself the best and the worst of humanity; he cannot imagine what the horror might be. In March 1916, when conscription becomes law, it is no longer enough for him to report on the war; it's a legal requirement that he joins the ranks. Howard refuses, becoming one of the most notorious conscientious objectors of the time. Disarmingly handsome, famous, articulate and informed, he's a threat to the government. Narrowly escaping a death sentence by agreeing to take essential work on Vivian's farm, it's only then Howard understands what is worth fighting for.

©2015 Adele Parks (P)2015 Headline Digital 20th Century Historical Historical Fiction Romance Marriage Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good War Law
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Wonderful, when the bomb dropped and the letters scattered in the air I had to stop the audio, I did not want this to happen. When I later prepared for the inevitable and listened once more, I cried. Thank you for your beautiful writing x

When the letters flew in the air …..

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After a promising start and chemistry between the two main characters, the brewing electricity was snuffed out by a sub-par sex scene so unconvincing I have not listened to any more. Who has a chat about their childhood pets or whatever between gasps? What?! They were so desperate to get to know EVERYTHING about each other they couldn't get cosy and save the chat for later!? There are enough comedies out there that a romance novel does not need to (accidentally) do their job.

Lost me at the sex scene

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This was a bit of a slow starter for and very much a change in this author’s usual style. I’ve read quite a few of her books in the past but this is the first set in the past. I was a little unsure about the storyline at first but once I got into it enjoyed it. The main characters developed quite well though I can’t honestly say that I found them likeable because I didn’t but they held my attention. All in all a good ‘read’ (I had the audio version).

A slow starter but an enjoyable read

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I found the story so beautiful. The narrators voice and distinction of the characters is excellent. The description of the First World War was tremendous although heart breaking. I was absolutely engrossed in this novel, it was really wonderful.

If you go away

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Disappointed…. Got boring at times struggled to complete it, I don’t recommend it … Adele parks books very in quality!

Monotonous regarding the letters

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