Cavendon Hall by Barbara Taylor Bradford Audio Book
If you are a lover of historical fiction, then you are going to enjoy this new book from the queen of history, Barbara Taylor Bradford. I have been a fan of this writer for many years and I was happy to be able to review her latest book on audio CD.
Cavendon Hall by Barbara Taylor Bradford
Audio CD
Publisher: Macmillan Audio; Unabridged edition
Pub Date: April 1, 2014
ISBN-13: 978-1427236135
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes an epic saga of intrigue and mystique set in Edwardian England.
Synopsis: Cavendon Hall is home to two families, the aristocratic Inghams and the Swanns who serve them. Charles Ingham, the sixth Earl of Mowbray, lives there with his wife Felicity and their six children. Walter Swann, the premier male of the Swann family, is valet to the earl. His wife Alice, a clever seamstress who is in charge of the countess’s wardrobe, also makes clothes for the four daughters. For centuries, these two families have lived side-by-side, beneath the backdrop of the imposing Yorkshire manor. Lady Daphne, the most beautiful of the Earl’s daughters, is about to be presented at court when a devastating event changes her life and threatens the Ingham name. With World War I looming, both families will find themselves tested in ways they never thought possible. Loyalties will be challenged and betrayals will be set into motion. In this time of uncertainty, one thing is sure: these two families will never be the same again.
Cavendon Hall is Barbara Taylor Bradford at her very best, and its sweeping story of secrets, love, honor, and betrayal will have readers riveted up to the very last word.
My Thoughts: Barbara Taylor Bradford has always been a great storyteller and this book is no different. Her passion for Old England shines through in this story that tells the story of two families – the entitled and those that serve them. What is great about this story is you get the insider view to their relationships and how they live together in one house.
The story itself reminded me a lot of Downtown Abbey with similar relationships and the typical house “issues”, which is not necessarily a bad thing. If you are a fan of this type of storyline, then this will be a great book for you. The back history and period setting in 1913 is a great time for this story. There is not a lot of depth to this book but the author kept the book flowing and it was easy to get involved with each of the characters – love em or hate em!
The reader for this story, Anna Bentinck, does a fabulous job bringing each person to life. I love it when each character has their own voice. I enjoyed listening to the story as she really made it flow and I found the time slipping away as I was involved in the story.
Ms. Bradford always had her strength in writing historical based novels and she takes you along with on another of her famed stories.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.