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The Secret River | [Kate Grenville]
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The Secret River

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  • by Kate Grenville
  • Narrated by Bill Wallis

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  • LENGTH
    11 hrs and 48 mins
  • RELEASE DATE
    12-08-06
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Publisher's Summary

London, 1806: William Thornhill, a waterman on the River Thames, makes a mistake for which he and his family are made to pay dearly. His sentence: to be transported to New South Wales for the term of his natural life.

The Thornhills arrive in this harsh and alien land, which feels like a death sentence. But among the convicts there is a rumour that freedom can be bought, that "unclaimed land" up the Hawkesbury offers an opportunity to start afresh, far away from the township of Sydney.

When William takes a hundred acres for himself he is shocked to find aboriginal people already living on the river. Soon Thornhill, a man neither better nor worse than most, has to make the most difficult decision of his life.

©2006 Kate Grenville; (P) BBC Audiobooks LTD

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    Linda halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 05-02-10
    Linda halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 05-02-10 Member Since 2005
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    "This book gives me goosebumps"

    Friend referred me to this book...WOW. There are no wasted words in this story. First book that I have read by this author, and absolutely love her style. Also first time I've heard narration by Bill Wallis...could listen to him read the phonebook! Am only halfway through the story, but am sure that the rest will not disappoint.

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    Jennifer corowaAustralia 05-16-12
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    "Sad but wonderful tale"
    What made the experience of listening to The Secret River the most enjoyable?

    This was an awesome read that made me wish i could jump into and explain to both sides what was going on such a small amount of understanding would have changed the course of history


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    Emma WORCS, United Kingdom 05-13-11
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    "Suits audio very well"

    Excellent book and great narrator. I'm glad I opted to listen rather than read as the narrator brought the different characters to life very effectvely and highlighted Kate Grenville's wonderful 'voice' for the different protagonists.

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    Tweed Winnipeg, MB, Canada 09-15-11
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    This was a good story made even better by a fantastic narrator. I will be looking for other titles by this same performer

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    "Interesting history"

    Now I need to take a trip to Australia. Interesting insights to the early history of Australia. The challenges of the black/natives vs whiteman's rights are certainly thought provoking.

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    Magda Kalinowska Brampton, Ontario Canada 05-02-12
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    If you could sum up The Secret River in three words, what would they be?

    A superb performance of Bill Wallis in addition to a riveting story and masterful writing.


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