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The Story of Grenville King
- The Tour Series, Book 3
- Narrated by: Siobhan Waring
- Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
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So when an opportunity to renovate and run the magnificent but rundown Castle Dysert as a five-star resort presents itself, he grabs it with both hands.
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- Cyn ND
- 22-08-22
Lovely!
Editor, please note, there is a duplication of chapters (I believe chapter 7) in this Audible book.
Siobhan Waring is an outstanding narrator. How she does all those characters' voices is beyond me. I am amazed! Thank you.
Ms. Grainger writes lovely stories and I love being transported to Ireland via them. How I wish I could visit. Thank you for the virtual visits though!
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- glin1
- 27-02-22
New narrator
Much better narrator. Let’s hope she’s able to do more of this series.Great voices. Keep up the writing!
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- Carol J Bailey
- 22-12-21
What a great story..
I was so happy to see the author has made The Tour into a series. Not since Maeve Binchy have I enjoyed the Irish setting and the rich characters. I hope she writes many more - I’m hoping the next book has adventures of the running of The Castle :-)..
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- Melinda Wheeler
- 18-05-23
Please keep this series going.
I struggled a little in the middle. Afraid that I was going to dislike the ending. But, as usual, you pulled all the threads together nicely.
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- angela lent
- 06-05-23
lovely book
Great reader, excellent story and you just can't help falling in love with beach character.
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- ReaderRob
- 10-04-23
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Please refer to my star ratings to see how I felt about this audiobook. Thanks.
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- Peter T. Overholt
- 24-03-23
They characters are so alive!
Thanks for a fantastic series. I looked forward to the next one. The narrator makes such a difference and really makes the characters shine. I love how the Irish culture is so prominent in the story. Please keep the dries going!
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- Ron Castle
- 14-02-23
Delightful story
Loved the book! Would recommend it to anyone wanting to experience a great story! I’ve loved them all!
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- syama2
- 19-11-22
great story
I really love these books and adore the narrator who brings the characters to life beautifully.
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- Tanya McClung
- 13-05-22
Excellent Continuation of the Tour Series
The content of the story was on par with the rest of the Tour Series, and the narrator does an excellent job representing the individual characters and keeping the story interesting.