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The Little Orphan Girl
- Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
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Summary
The heartbreaking and gripping journey of an Irish orphan.
Ireland, 1901: The workhouse gates clanged shut behind us, as me and the mammy walked down the hill towards the town. I was six years old and leaving the only home I had ever known....
When Cissy Ryan’s real mother comes to claim her from the workhouse, it’s not how she imagined. Her family’s tumbledown cottage has ice on the inside of its windows and is in an isolated, poverty-stricken village in the muddy Irish countryside. But when Cissy is allowed to help neighbour Colm Doyle and his horse named Blue on their milk round one morning, Cissy starts to feel as though friendship could get her through anything.
It’s Colm who looks in on Cissy’s grandfather when she starts at the village school and Colm who tells her to hold her chin high when she interviews for a position at the grand Bretton House.
But in the vast mansion with its shining floors and sweeping staircase, it’s Master Peter Bretton who captures Cissy’s heart with his dark curls and easy laugh.
As Cissy blossoms from a skinny orphan into a confident young girl, Colm tells her she’s as good as anyone, and she begins to believe anything is possible. But not everyone with a kind smile has a kind heart, and Cissy doesn’t know that further sorrow lies in store for her.
When Cissy finds herself desperate, alone and faced with a devastating choice, can she find the strength to survive?
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- Nannyto5
- 01-04-19
Gripping story
This is the first sandy Taylor book I have listened to and it won’t be the last. Wonderful storyline which kept me hooked from start to finish.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-03-24
Addicted to Sandy Taylor’s books
Yes another wonderful heartwarming story, I related to this so well as I have a sister who lived through a similar situation. Couldn’t wait to listen to the next chapter and the next. Loved it !
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- Patrick Dee
- 13-10-20
What a wonderful book
I just adore pre war Irish stories of the hard times in life , this book was just so wonderful , I’ll be checking out the rest of this authors books , also have to congratulate the narrater , she made this book just like music makes a movie , loved every minute , thank you
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- Maureen
- 18-02-24
wonderful story
i simply couldnt stop listening & didnt want it to end! one of my fav's so far!
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- Country lass
- 28-01-20
good listen
I enjoyed this book set in Ireland about a young girl's life worth a read/listen
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- Samantha Smith
- 16-06-20
Lovely story.
I really enjoyed this book, after reading the Brighton girls trilogy, I wasn’t disappointed or at all surprised by Sandy Taylor’s ability to enthral me with this lovely story too.
Aoife Mcmahon was a wonderful narration choice for this story, I recommend this book highly.
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- Angi
- 04-02-24
Beautiful story
Absolutely loved this book, it covered everything from love, deception, happiness, sadness. Felt every emotion ♥️ Highly recommend if you enjoy period books
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