Charlotte Fairlie

By: D. E. Stevenson

Narrated by: Hilary Neville

Charlotte Fairlie is a successful, elegant career woman. Still in her 20s, she has landed a job as headmistress of her old school. She is admired and liked by both staff and pupils - but she begins to feel there is something missing in her well-organised life.

Then one summer she goes to stay with a young pupil on the remote Scottish Isle of Targ. In the romantic atmosphere of the Highlands, anything can happen - and even the cool, efficient Charlotte surprises herself...

©2008 D. E. Stevenson (P)2008 Soundings

What a lovely story

I discovered D. E. Stevenson through Audible’s included book, Miss Bunkle’s Book. It was so delightful I wanted more. This didn’t disappoint. It’s a love story, with well-defined, relatable characters I could spend all day with. I feel I have stumbled upon a real treasure chest with many more books by this author to explore. Also, Hilary Neville does an amazing job as narrator. She has a beautiful voice that manages to never distract from the story.

Soothing Vacation or Mid-Year Read

D.E. Stevenson's books are not great literature, but they are the perfect antidote for a tired mind desiring a gentle book. Her characters seem like real people, both the likeable and the unlikeable, and their problems are the problems of the ordinary person. Hilary Neville did an excellent job of narrating the book and seemed to retain the feel Stevenson was after. If you like the Miss Read books, you most certainly will enjoy "Charlotte Fairlie."

excellent book

loved the plot characters and story...only wish it could have been longer and not ended so soon!

Another lovely book by D. E. Stevenson

What made the experience of listening to Charlotte Fairlie the most enjoyable?

Ms. Neville's voice was perfect for each character, especially Charlotte. Slight scottish brogue.

What did you like best about this story?

The character of Tessa was beautiful.

What about Hilary Neville’s performance did you like?

Ms. Neville has a gentle voice, annunciates well and has a nice lilt to it. She performs all characters well.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The character of Tessa was so lovely, she is intuitive and bright with fresh and gentle honesty. I was moved at the tenderness of Tessa's father also.

Any additional comments?

A very lovely story of charcters with character. Stevenson paints a lovely picture of an isle in Scotland that is wonderful and bright.

The passion! The restraint!

For a book in which very little actually happens, this was IMMENSELY satisfying. Must enjoy with tea and biscuits.

d. e. stevenson

a very good book.well 2read. I will read more. I like her books.thanks for it.

Charming

Beautiful story, well produced. I think this is D. E. Stevenson's best book in my opinion. I highly recommend this recording.

Another Keeper!!

Another great D. E. Stevenson book. Great narration. Only have a couple more and I will have read or listened to them all! And no more like them by any other author. 😞

Nice story!

After reading some Dickens, Hardy and WW2 novels, I was in the mood for light reading and this fit the bill delightfully. It was like a mental vacation. Different from Miss Buncle, not as funny but I enjoyed it just as much. The reader was very good!

As a "comfort read," I just love this book

I was surprised how much I loved this book. The story is old fashioned and a little choppy, but the main character is so decent and likable it's hard not become engaged with her life decisions.

When I was young, I was a big fan of boarding school stories this book is from the perspective of the head of such a school. Another plus for me.

If you're looking for a gentler type of book, but not one that's insipid, I highly recommend this.