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Wildflower Hill

By: Kimberley Freeman
Narrated by: Caroline Lee
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Publisher's summary

In 1920s Glasgow, Beattie Blaxland falls pregnant to her married lover Henry just before her nineteenth birthday. Abandoned by her family, Beattie and Henry set sail for a new life in Australia. But life is not about to follow the plan that Beattie had hoped for and fate will play her a cruel hand...

In 2009, London, prima ballerina Lydia Blaxland-Hunter is also discovering that life can also have its ups and downs. Unable to dance again after a fall, Lydia returns home to Australia to recuperate. But on arrival she is presented with some surprising news – her recently deceased and much-loved grandmother Beattie Blaxland has left her Tasmanian property to Lydia. Told through the eyes of a young Beattie Blaxland and a contemporary Lydia Blaxland-Hunter, this is an emotionally charged, seductive tale of self-discovery, secrets and surprises.

©2010 Kimberley Freeman (P)2010 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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love it

The story line was very interesting. I liked the characters and the narrator was her good.

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Unexpected Treat!

The story interweaves the present life of Emma, a Prima Ballerina living in London and past life of her grandmother Beattie. The story moves smoothly back to the early 1930's when Beattie was a young woman in Scotland who gets pregnant by her boyfriend (whose married to someone else) together they flee to Tasmania to live as a married couple. Emma's career ending injury begins her journey of unraveling the secrets of her beloved grandmother and finds purpose for her life to move forward. Excellent, Excellent Excellent!

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Refreshing story

I never would’ve read it if I wasn’t looking for books performed by Caroline Lee. She always does an outstanding performance. I will look up more books from this author. I enjoyed it so much.

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Engaging, believable

Bought this on a sale witho9ut knowing anything about it. The high quality I expect from Bolinda audiobooks did not disappoint. Interesting, clear, and authentic story.This author is new to me but I will buy her other book based on the enjoyment I had with this story. The narrator was excellent. I highly recommend

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An Enjoyable Tale

What made the experience of listening to Wildflower Hill the most enjoyable?

Nice tale, well told. At first I thought it was going to be consistently depressing, but was glad to see the main character find happiness where she could along the way.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed the multi-generational aspects and relationships between the women.

What about the narrator’s performance did you like?

Good job by the narrator on both male and female voices and injecting personality into the characters.

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Really Good Epic

This was a fantastic story based on the life of a very heroic woman with a strong nature stemming from her need to protect and provide for her child. Beatty Blaxland refuses to let men or the rugged outback beat her and is triumphant in gaining respect and a fortune through her own true grit and gumption. She, however, was not as lucky in love and by leaving her granddaughter her old estate in Tasmania, that is engulfed in paper history, she helps her to learn to how to really love before she misses her chance.

Very good narration and relatable characters helped this engaging listen to have real substance.

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Great Story.

I though the authors back and forth story line was excellent. She gave you just enough to make you keep reading. I loved this book. It is definitely one of my favorites. Caroline Lee's narration was spot on.

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WONDERFUL!

Thank you Kimberly Freeman for this wonderful love story. It's very moving and detailed I was really emotional on some parts of the book.

Thank you Caroline Lee for bringing the story to life. I have listened to many books narrated by Caroline Lee and always feel like I'm in the same place and time with the characters.

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fantastic Story!

Would you consider the audio edition of Wildflower Hill to be better than the print version?

Perhaps, I like listening to the story it adds to the character development.

What did you like best about this story?

The story of work ethic and creativity overcoming obstacles.

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Fantastic read couldn't wait to listen to it.

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Another Kimberley Freeman winner

If you could sum up Wildflower Hill in three words, what would they be?

Entrancing and engrossing

What did you like best about this story?

The characters and their development and how their stories were interwoven.

What about Caroline Lee’s performance did you like?

I really enjoy this narrator. She has a pleasing voice and embodies the characters perfectly. I would listen to her narrate the dictionary!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not particularly, since I enjoyed getting back to it every night after a long day.

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