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Winter Solstice
- Narrated by: Jilly Bond
- Length: 17 hrs and 52 mins
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Summary
Rosamunde Pilcher's captivating best seller of loss and the healing power of love.
Elfrida Phipps loves her new life in her pretty Hampshire village. She has a tiny cottage, her faithful dog, Horace, and the friendship of the neighbouring Blundells - particularly Oscar - to ensure that her days include companionship as well as independence. But an unforeseen tragedy upsets Elfrida's tranquillity: Oscar's wife and daughter are killed in a terrible car crash, and he finds himself homeless when his stepchildren claim their dead mother's inheritance.
Oscar and Elfrida take refuge in a rambling house in Scotland which becomes a magnet for various waifs and strays who converge upon it, including an unhappy teenage girl. It could be a recipe for disaster. But somehow the Christmas season weaves its magical spell, and for Elfrida and Oscar, in the evening of their lives, the winter solstice brings love and solace.
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- Alžběta
- 11-11-22
Beautiful, moving and flawlessly written.
What a treat! Beautiful, moving and flawlessly written, "Winter Solstice" took my breath away. I really felt like I was there in Creagan, breathing in the fresh, sharp air and admiring the famous beauty of the Scottish countryside. Rosamunde Pilcher's writing makes you lose yourself in time and space and become part of her story.
I have enjoyed both "Shellseekers" and "September," but "Winter Solstice" is definitely my favourite of Pilcher's work. Simply flawless!
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- carolh
- 27-11-22
Feel good story
A predictable and improbable story but still an enjoyable with a feel good ambience throughout.
Well narrated.
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- Susan Rawlinson
- 27-02-24
outstanding story
The tenderness between Oscar and Lucy brought a tear to my eye, truly wonderful
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- Nancy
- 13-04-24
Joyful
I loved this book and it’s one that I wish hadn’t ended. In today’s sometimes scary world it transports you back to when life was simpler.
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- mo
- 18-04-24
Charming, just charming.
This book was sad, funny, joyful and full of hope all in just the right places.
The characters were well rounded and so imaginable that you felt as if you knew them personally.
Rosamunde Pilcher is on my what’s next list now!
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- ALS
- 13-01-19
Wonderful Book
Such a lovely feel good book, Rosamund Pilcher knows how to tell a stories and great performance by the Jilly Bond.
An all time favourite now!
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- bladegirl2
- 11-10-21
brilliant
I enjoy all of Rosamund Pilcher books this was no exception I have read the book many times and have just started to listen to Audio books really enjoyable and escapism for me
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- josephine harris
- 06-06-20
winter solstice
Loved this book as I love all Rosamund Pilcher books.Enid Blyton for grown ups with all the wonderful descriptive references to food.! A heartwarming simple yet well plotted story and made me look forward to Christmas
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- sarah van leeuwen
- 14-02-23
Perfect for the cold, winter season
A lengthy listen, this book is a perfect winter accompaniment, describing the run-up to Christmas with poise and dignity. The story itself is familiar, as I’ve read the book before, but there’s something different about hearing words aloud.
The narrator has a voice that takes some time getting used to, as it feels a bit put upon, but it’s also warm and wonderfully soft, at times.
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- Penny Caird
- 29-12-22
My favourite Rosamonde Pilcher story!
I keep coming back to this delightful story. Really feel good without being too sweet!
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