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The Observations

By: Jane Harris
Narrated by: Jane Harris
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In this novel, set in Scotland in 1863, Bessy Buckley attempts to escape her past by taking a job as a maid in a big house outside of Edinburgh, where she works for the beautiful Arabella. Bessy is intrigued by her new employer, but puzzled by her increasingly strange requests.© Jane Harris; (P) Clipper Audio Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Romance Scotland Funny Witty
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"Bessy's unique, witty voice distinguishes this boisterous novel." (Booklist)
"Sharp, funny and tender-hearted." (Publishers Weekly)
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This is the second audio book I have listened to and I really enjoyed it. It had me laughing out loud on several occasions and crying at others. The author doing the reading was perfect. This is a story I wanted to go on and on. Very pleasant and pleasing to the ear. Although quite predictible it was a delight to listen to.

Very Enjoyable

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Enjoyed right through to the end, strong characters really brought to life by great reading.

Story kept me hooked, great performance

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I have read this book twice and loaned it out to friends. all of whom enjoyed it immensely. Sadly it fell to bits after so much use but I have just listened to the audio book and it was even more enjoyable! It is narrated by the author who is a genius in comic timing with the perfect voice for all the characters.
I can not recommend this book enough if you want a hilarious, fun story with an enjoyable leading character who you grow to love.

Fantastic hilarious from start to finish

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Very good book and read excellently. Humorous but also sad in bits. Get a good feel for all the characters.

Excellent

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A very well narrated book, which I listened to, with interest. Enjoyed the twists and turns of the story and was left guessing what would be next, at each chapter. ... would recommend.

Many twists and turns.... well narrated!!!

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