Audiobooks Narrated by Rachel Beresford

Villette (Easy Classics)

"An adapted and illustrated edition of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel - at an easy-to-read level for all ages! The prayer bell rang in the house. Suddenly, a figure ran out, sweeping past us. It was the ghostly nun herself. The wind rose to a howl. Rain started pouring down, wild and cold. Lucy Snowe has suffered enough loss and misery to fill a lifetime. When she moves to Villette and becomes a teacher, she hopes she can finally find happiness. Here, long-forgotten people and memories surface from her past. But Lucy finds that falling in love isn’t straight-forward. And she keeps running into a ghostly nun that haunts the school grounds …"

Charlotte Brontë, Stephanie Baudet (Author), Rachel Beresford (Narrator)

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Wuthering Heights (Easy Classics)

"An illustrated adaptation of Emily Bronte's classic – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Many years ago, a young homeless boy was taken in at Wuthering Heights. Older now, Heathcliff is set on revenge, and destroying everybody around him. And there is a lonely ghost roaming the moors, who is determined to be reunited with her lover …"

Emily Brontë, Stephanie Baudet (Author), Rachel Beresford (Narrator)

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Jane Eyre (Easy Classics)

"An illustrated adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Plain and poor, Jane Eyre has always been treated unkindly. Her aunt and cousins despise her, and her school is cruel. One day, Jane sets out on her own to be a governess at Thornfield. Here Jane meets Mr Rochester, the serious master of the house. And there is a strange, eerie laughter coming from the attic …"

Charlotte Brontë, Stephanie Baudet (Author), Rachel Beresford (Narrator)

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Going Dutch

"Brought to you by Penguin. Love isn't always plain sailing... When Jo's husband trades her in for a younger model, she suddenly finds herself living on a barge near the Thames. Used to being a kept woman, she soon realises she'll need more than a few culinary skills to keep herself afloat. Aware she was about to make a terrible mistake, Dora has fled from a huge wedding, her fiancé, her mother and a very critical village to come under Jo's protective wing. While offering mutual support, Dora gets a job where she has to row to work and Jo works out how to make a living. And though they may not know much about boats they're determined to make the best of things. One thing's for certain, though, they've both sworn off men for good. Unfortunately, life has other plans and inflicts arrogant but attractive Marcus, who's the oracle on all things nautical, and laid-back, charming, jack-of-all-trades Tom on their ordered lives. And as if they didn't have enough to worry about, they've discovered they have to take the barge to sea... ©Katie Fforde 2007 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Katie Fforde (Author), Rachel Beresford (Narrator)

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Highland Fling

"Brought to you by Penguin. A change of scene or a change of heart? When your boyfriend calls you impulsive, what do you do? If you’re Jenny Porter, you dash off to Scotland determined to save a failing textile mill, of course. That’s how Jenny finds herself having awkward encounters with the abrasive but disconcertingly attractive Ross Grant. And then, just as things between Jenny and Ross develop into something more interesting, her boyfriend Henry arrives in Scotland. Should she do the sensible thing and follow Henry back to London? Or might her Highland adventure be more than just a fling? ‘Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ PEARCE 'Like a good wedding, it will leave you wiping away the tears' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' RED 'Katie’s writing is life-enhancing and, like the love affairs, delicious. I enjoyed every minute!' ELIZABETH BUCHAN 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL 'Warm, brilliant and full of love' HEAT 'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' SUNDAY TIMES 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER 'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream ... delightful' THE LADY 'Deliciously enjoyable' WOMAN AND HOME 'Uplifting and delightful' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES © Katie Fforde 2002 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Katie Fforde (Author), Rachel Beresford (Narrator)

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