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The Misbegotten

By: Katherine Webb
Narrated by: Jacqueline King
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Secrets and haunting mysteries.... A wonderfully powerful and poignant historical novel from the author of the TV Book Club best seller The Legacy.

Bath, 1821: Rachel Crofton escapes her unhappy employment as a governess by marrying a self-made businessman. But her new life soon takes an unexpected turn. Reclusive Jonathan Alleyn is a man tormented by the disappearance of his childhood sweetheart, Alice. Starling, foundling child and now servant, is convinced that Alice, the woman she loved as a sister, was stolen from her. Did Alice run away? Or did something altogether more sinister occur?

As Starling tries to expose the lies behind Bath's immaculate facades, others want only to forget, and will go to extreme lengths to do so. And the courage both Rachel and Starling need to bring these truths to light will come at a very high price.... Read by Jacqueline King.

©2013 Katherine Webb (P)2013 Orion Publishing Group
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Brilliant book! Was disappointed when it was over! I love the rich scenes that this author describes.

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brilliant

really got immersed in this Drama .mystery,thriller, romance and two strong female characters ,I Am so sorry that I have finished it







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Exciting last couple of hours!

Slightly laboured first hours of the book. It only really got enthralling during the last few hours. If only it could have been as gripping from the start.

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A gripping story

A marvellous gripping tale of three ladies all in different stations in the early 19th century. Their stories intertwined beautifully and then hurtle towards an ending that you only half guess. A must read.

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Really enjoyed this book

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the twists and urns in the story. Sometimes I get a book that I cant wait to find out what happens but at the same time do not want the book to end. For me this was such a book

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Predictable, but good on the whole.

Generally very good, and interesting, but predictable. However, guessing the story line did not prevent me from enjoying the story.

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Loved it.

A fantastic listen, well written, beautifully narrated and all round satisfying read. Highly recommend.

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Great potential but let down by grusom details...

I loved 'The legacy' through and through, but this book was disturbing in places, left a bad taste in the mouth.
A bit hesitant to read another of her books.

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gripping

narrated so well. brilliant and gripping. kept me awake later than I should be as I just wanted to know what happened nex

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Brilliant

I loved this story. I felt it was slightly slow to start but then I was hooked. Loved it. The performance was good too. Sometimes the performances grate on me but I loved this performance. Will definitely listen again.

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