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The Family at War

Adams Family, Book 12

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The Family at War

By: Mary Jane Staples
Narrated by: Annie Aldington
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It was 1940, and many of the younger members of the Adams family were caught up in the war in France. Boots, now a major and on the staff of General Sir Henry Simms, was one of the thousands of British troops trying to escape in the armada of little boats from Dunkirk. His son, Tim, and nephew, Bobby, were also struggling to reach the coast and safety, while Eloise was with the ATS awaiting the homecoming soldiers at Portsmouth with a comforting cup of tea and a ticket home. Boots and Tim both made it safely back, but of Bobby, there was no sign, and the family all feared the worst.

In a farm some miles from Dunkirk, however, Bobby was alive but injured, and trapped by the advancing Germans. The farmer and his wife offered him refuge, but Helene, the farmer's independent-minded daughter, was scathing about the retreating British army and gave the brave, joking young sergeant a hard time. Working in the fields, dodging the German soldiers, Bobby was desperately looking for a way to escape, and Helene, despite her hostility, found herself increasingly anxious to help the Englishman to get back home. Their adventures were to thrill the Adams family when they came to hear about it.

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Annie Aldington you are a master narrator!!!!!

I know my friend Lorraine has emailed you stating as such.

I’m transported back to which ever year, situation the particular book I’m listening to is set in.
& you make us fall in love with whichever family the story is about.

🥰😍🥰😍🥰😍🥰

Bravo!!!!

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This was yet again a lovely book about the lives of the Adams family and their friends. I feel I know these characters and it's a delight to hear where their paths in life are leading, especially during these war years. There are plenty of laughs and also a sad loss, which was inevitable during the second world war. As always excellently narrated.

A true British family at War Drama.

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Now I’ve always fought Polly’s corner as I’ve liked her character. However I’m disappointed in her actions at the end of this book. I know it was different times then and it’s fiction! Excellent narration as always.

Excellent as always

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I love all the characters. such a lovely continuation of the story. I can't wait to start the next!

wonderful as always

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I couldn't put this down. Perhaps being born in London in 1940 it evoked many memories

Brilliant

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