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The Return
- Narrated by: Jane Wymark
- Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins
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Summary
Granada's cobbled streets resonate with music and secrets and Sonia Cameron is here to dance. She knows nothing of the city's past. But in a quiet café, a chance conversation and a collection of photographs draws her into the tale of Spain's devastating civil war.
Seventy years earlier, the café is home to the Ramírez family, when Franco's army coup shatters the fragile peace and they witness the worst atrocities of conflict. Divided by politics and tragedy, everyone must take a side, as Spain rips itself apart.
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Critic reviews
"Aims to open the eyes, and tug the heartstrings, of readers... Hislop deserves a medal for opening a breach into the holiday beach bag." (Independent)
"Like a literary Nigella, she whips up a cracking historical romance with a dash of family secrets and a splash of female self-discovery." (Time Out)
"Powerful stuff." (Daily Mail)
"Hislop somehow manages to capture the chaos and disintegration of Spain during the violence of the '30s and '40s in a dramatic, immediate way...keeps you reading at breakneck speed right to the end." (Sunday Express)
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- Diana Stoddart
- 10-03-22
Moving and emotional.
Brilliantly written and I could visualise every scene and feel every emotion with each character's life. I had no idea of the plight of such families during these desperate times.
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- Mrs
- 07-10-17
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This is the second book I have listened to with this narrator unfortunately she does not do her homework on pronunciation of Turkish or Spanish names Ignacio is pronounced Ignathio and not iniathio and Emine is pronounced Eminer not Emeen it sort of spoilt the book for me although I loved the story ........ sorry to be so picky just thought a little bit of research before reading might help !!!
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- Mark Miles
- 20-04-21
Good book
When the book first started I found it a bit confusing. Maybe it was me. However as the book progressed the story turned into a little belter, Have a read im sure that you will enjoy this
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- Ms
- 12-09-13
Another Great book from Victoria Hislop !
I loved this book, even though I found the love story bit just a little bit far fetched. I learned so much about the spanish civil war which I knew little about and found this really interested. Its a tragic love story but still manages to leave you feeling very satisfied. Overall I would say if you like Hislop's books then read this one.
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- Hilary
- 21-07-15
Beautifully written, superbly narrated
If you could sum up The Return in three words, what would they be?
Captivating, enchanting, atmospheric
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This was a really good read and gripping all the way through. Jane Wymark's narration is particularly good and kept me drawn in throughout the story.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-06-18
Good holiday read
Really enjoyed this book about Grenada during the Spanish Civil war. A good summer read.
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- Annabelle Bonham
- 04-10-23
Impossible to put down!
What an absolutely breathtaking book! As ever Victoria Hislop, wrote something which educates whilst at the same time, absolutely delighting . I simply fell in love with this book… Please never stop writing, Ms Hislop!
Next trip away, will have to be Granada -
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- Linda
- 29-08-14
Spanish Civil War plus love story
This was the first Victoria Hislop book I have listened/read and like other reviewers I found the information on the Spanish Civil War incredibly interesting as this conflict is something I feel I know too little about. The characters are wonderfully drawn and whilst being fairly hard nosed I am still a girl who likes to think true love exists. I saw the end of the plot very early on but that didn't spoil the listen. This is a female read but a worthwhile one.
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- Liz
- 09-04-15
Excellent
Lovely story and very informative about the Spanish Civil War. Really enjoyed this book.
I will recommend it to friends and family.
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- louise shepherd
- 27-06-15
An interesting read.
Enjoyed story. Similar format to the island. Present time,back in time ,present time. 1st audio book great to listen to when walking dogs .stayed in car extra 5 mins just to listen to end of chapter.
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