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The Nurses of Eastby End

Eastby End Saga, Book 1

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The Nurses of Eastby End

By: Anna Jacobs
Narrated by: Peta Cornish
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 Rachel Norris wants to forge a new life and career. And she wants to forget her past.

When Rachel qualifies as nurse, she does so because she wants to help others and make a difference. But she is also running from a past life that must stay hidden forever.

Completing her training, Rachel moves to London but misses home desperately, so when she hears about an opportunity to train as a district nurse in a village near Rochdale, she seizes the opportunity, even though it will take her closer to the trouble she left behind. She knows nothing about Eastby End and she is shocked to find it a little more than a slum. It's clear she will need to work hard and keep her wits about her to win the trust of the villagers.

Joss Townley has been reluctantly working in his father's factory but is dismayed at the conditions the workers endure. When his father dies, he sells up immediately to begin travelling but is called home by his mother in an emergency - in order to save the family's fortune he must take on a house in a place called Eastby End. He has no idea what he has bought, and is appalled to see his new neighbours' misery and anger. A meeting with the mayor, Walter Crossley, gives him direction and focus for the first time in his life, and brings him into contact with Rachel.

Can they both survive life in Eastby End? Or will it be the making of them?

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I usually enjoy the books by Anna Jacobs. However, the narrator on this one spoiled it for me. The speech sounds very robotic and stilted. Not natural at all. This spoiled it for me, as the narrator's voice is a big part of the experience. I will not buy an audiobook with this narrator again.

Is the narrator an AI?

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Another great listen from the master story teller, Anna Jacobs. Peta Cornish does a brilliant job of the narration too.

Excellent.

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Loved the story and how it linked to previous books but the narrator was not very successful at pulling off the accent which I found a little disappointing although without the accent it was well read

loved the story

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A very lightweight, easy to listen to book. Slightly predictable and improbable at times, but there are moments of light and shade. Overall it makes a welcome change from the many unpleasant books with needless violence on the market.

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really enjoyed this book , well read and a lovely story.
love the simple rhythm of Anna Jacobs books

excellent story

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