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A Breath of French Air

The Larkin Novels, Volume 2

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A Breath of French Air

By: H. E. Bates
Narrated by: Philip Franks
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In the second novel in the Pop Larkin series, the Larkin family descends upon Brittany in France. Like fish out of water, they find that things don't quite turn out their way: The weather is less than ideal, the food is awful, and the hotel is in a bad state of repair. But things slowly improve as Pop manages to sweet-talk Mlle Dupont, Angela Snow, and her sister, Iris; and Charley and Mariette celebrate their first wedding anniversary. A Breath of French Air is a delightful book full of nostalgia, fun, and frivolity.

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Really good story well read by Philip Franks look forward to the next one

Brilliant story

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Loved the books, loved the TV series. Now - loved listening to the books excellently read by Philip Franks.

A Great Listen

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The second of H.E. Bates' Larkin novels lives right up to the glorious first. In a word, 'perfick' - as is Philip Franks' pitch perfect reading!

Definitely a Breath of Fresh Air

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Again an excellent rendition of the book. Philip Franks brings all the charectures to life .😀

Perrfick

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Loved it all.
I've read H.E. Bates and watched the TV series. Having it on audio is just lovely and Philip makes it feel like you are there. Eating at the kitchen table, riding in the Rolls and on the beach with an ice cream.
Fabulous. Can't wait to start the next.

Great narrator

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