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  • By: Anita Frank
  • Narrated by: Katy Sobey
  • Length: 13 hrs and 6 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (9 ratings)
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Summary

Gwen’s war is over, but her greatest battle is about to begin.

From the author of The Lost Ones, a mesmerising gothic novel which was shortlisted for the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award and the Historical Writers’ Association Debut Crown Award…

May, 1945. When bells ring out for Victory in Europe, young wife and mother Gwen wonders if her world is about to change.

Six years ago, on their wedding night, her husband Jack promised he would leave for the war and never return.

But Jack is coming home, unable to keep the promise he so faithfully made, and full of hope that he may at last win a place in Gwen’s life and her heart.

As events of the past return to haunt them, threatening all they hold dear, Jack and Gwen find themselves facing their greatest battle yet.

To win, they will have to stand together and fight as one.

In this sweeping historical story with huge heart, Anita Frank weaves a glorious tale of love and loss, secrets and promises.

©2021 Anita Frank (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

"I loved every minute of The Return by Anita Frank - it’s a truly wonderful novel, so beautifully written and with an engrossing plot. The characters are wonderfully drawn. From now on, Anita will be a must-read author for me." (Jill Mansell, best-selling author of And Now You're Back)

"Set during World War Two, Anita Frank weaves a beautiful and poignant love story that tugged at my heartstrings and kept me thoroughly absorbed. With her remarkable writing and compelling, believable characters, I was hooked from the start and bereft at the end. Highly recommend this moving second novel by Anita Frank." (Jenny Quintana, author of The Hiding Place)

"Anita Frank follows up her celebrated debut with an engrossing story of loss, betrayal and love on the farming home front during World War Two.... This is addictive storytelling that immerses the reader in the struggles of women in wartime and the traumas of the men who returned to them. Anita Frank’s clear, sensitive writing moves us expertly through the farming year. Long-lost routines of rural labour are deftly described by a writer with a lyrical feel for the English countryside as well as an empathetic eye for family drama. The Return is a fantastic follow-up to The Lost Ones and I can’t wait to read whatever Anita Frank delivers next!" (Carolyn Kirby, author of The Conviction of Cora Burns)

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Lovely story

Great story that kept me gripped all the way. Nicely written and narrated. A follow up story about what happens next would be good.

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a beautiful slice of life I wish had not ended!

wonderful story! excellent narration I recommend to anyone who loves a difficult slice of life in love and strife in the 1940s. beautifully written can't wait to listen again!

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A GEM OF A STORY

I loved this book So well written and easy to immerse yourself into The characters where all easy to relate to Really enjoyed storyline

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Great performance for a beautiful story

Nothing is simple. Emotions, youth, war. Beautiful love story. I really enjoy this author and she did not disappoint!

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