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Star of the Sea

By: Joseph O'Connor
Narrated by: Peter Marinker
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Winter 1847, the Star of the Sea sets sail from Ireland for New York. Among the refugees are a maidservant, bankrupt Lord Merridith, an aspiring novelist and a maker of revolutionary ballads. Each is connected more deeply than they know.

©2002 Joseph O'Connor (P)2011 AudioGO Ltd Action & Adventure Classics Historical Fiction Fiction Heartfelt Scary Thought-Provoking United Kingdom
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But almost destroyed by the poverty of the narration. Is it so hard to find out how to pronounce place names? Don't care where you're from, just do your research.

But another superb story from Joseph O'Connor. Audible should be accessing some of his earlier work too, it's a shame they are not available.

Brilliant story, superbly written...

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A must listen for all those who live historical fiction. One of my top five listens.

Captivating

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The reader, Peter Marinker, fully understands this writer who offers a compelling account of the lives of migrants fleeing hardship and famine in Ireland in 1847, as passengers on board a ship bound for New York. Joseph O'Connor is the complete story teller who draws you into the lives of characters so real you weep for them, with all their flaws and failings, strengths and hopes for a life of safety and dignity. Highly recommended!

Relentlessly heartbreaking but outstanding!

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Have now read and listened to this book five times over the years as it is so incredibly good. Beautifully read on audio and most skillfully written, it holds your attention from start to finish. Will be enjoyed by either men or woman as originally recommended to me by 30 year old guy and I am a middle aged woman. You won't regret listening to this wonderful book.

My most favourite book

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Amazing account of history ! This book ebbed and flowed just like the sea ! Loved it !

Blown away

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