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The Farm at the Edge of the World
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
The farm sits with its back towards the Atlantic - a long stretch of granite hunkering down. For over 300 years it has stood here, steeped in the history and secrets of one family. A farm at the very edge of the world.
It's 1939, and Will and Alice are evacuated to a granite farm in North Cornwall, perched on a windswept cliff. There they meet the farmer's daughter, Maggie, and, against fields of shimmering barley and a sky that stretches forever, enjoy a childhood largely protected from the ravages of war. But in the sweltering summer of 1943, something happens that will have tragic consequences. A small lie escalates. Over 70 years on, Alice is determined to atone for her behaviour - but has she left it too late?
It's 2014, and Maggie's granddaughter, Lucy, flees to the childhood home she couldn't wait to leave 13 years earlier - marriage over, career apparently ended thanks to one terrible mistake. Can she rebuild herself and the family farm? And can she help her grandmother, plagued by a secret, to find some lasting peace?
This is a novel about identity and belonging; guilt, regret and atonement; the unrealistic expectations placed on children; and the pain of coming of age. It's about small lies and dark secrets. But above all it's about a beautiful, desolate, complex place.
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- StephenF-2008
- 06-01-19
Another brilliant success for Sarah Vaughan.
I read "Anatomy of a Scandal " first or rather listened more and read occasionally. "The Farm..." is initially slightly less intense, then speeds up, followed by, in the area of the 30s (Chapter) with the author teasing the reader/listener so holding you and almost preventing you from stopping. A good ending that is a special 😢 jerker. This book is wonderfully crafted without being, for me, too poetic. I am fairly new to Audible so I do not as yet know whether it is the medium or the author that makes the whole narrative so intense. Thank you again Sarah Vaughan.
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- Franny
- 24-03-19
Clare Corbett narration was the star of the show
The story was great. A little like Atonement in subject plot. I loved the characters and picturing the beautiful landscapes. But it was Clare Corbetts narration that was the star of the show. Her ability to change voices and capture accents was absolutely brilliant. I would actively seek out other books that she narrates.
It does make such a difference is the book is well read.
Well done Clare.
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- Michelle R
- 28-01-19
wonderful
Just loved it! beautiful mix of intrigue and love. couldn't wait to hear the next installment. A really magic story line time jumping to piece the story together.
Note on the performance...please could you leave a slight pause between chapters, rather than launching straight in? Beautifully read though.
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- barbara
- 14-11-16
loved it
great narration.. clare is one of my favourites . Loved the book worth all 5 stars .
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- Mrs
- 14-04-17
Saga of a farming family
Good story, though would benefit from editing. Terrible narration with irritating voices for the dialog.
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- phil
- 08-01-18
Poor Ending
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Really enjoyed this book,But the ending for me spoils the book it does not fit and makes little sense
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no
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- Mel A
- 20-03-17
Disappointing
Not engaging, the transitions in the 'Time' is not done as well as others using this idea. The implicit sexual content was NOT necessary for the storyline. I love historical & locatuon based novels, however I was very put out, having invested my time AND MONEY purchasing this... I wont make that mistake again on this Author.
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