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The Empty Hearth

By: Kitty Neale
Narrated by: Annie Aldington
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Summary

The Pratchett family have to contend with coalman Alfie Pratchett's obsessive jealousy. A bully, his two teenage children, John and Millie, have learned to dodge him and his moods. The main concern of ugly duckling Millie - who looks nothing like her handsome brother John - is to protect their mum, Eileen.

When crisis strikes the Pratchetts' home, Alfie is forced to watch his whole world gradually collapse around him. Their old life has gone forever, and a new one has begun - one in which rape, debt, alcoholism and insanity play their parts. And redemption is a long time coming.

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Such a fabulous combination, Kittie and Annie.
The story was incredible, I was completely addicted.

Another triumph.

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wow this book held my interest so much i just couldn't wait till the next chapter & I love the ending too

plenty of twists & turns

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loved the characters just wish Milly wasn't so naive but I was hooked from the first word!

I felt I was there!

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Story had good content it was read well this author never fails to deliver I highly recommend her books

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Another fabulous book by Kitty Neale, I'm working my way thrtgem all. Absolutely brilliant, had me gripped from the word go! Splendid narrator, I'm just sad it's finished! You definitely won't be disappointed by ti's! Enjoy!

Gripping

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