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The Obsession
- Narrated by: Susan Jameson
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 07-14-16
- Language: English
- Publisher: Audible Studios
Regular price: $20.24
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Set at the turn of the century, this is one of Catherine Cookson's most unusual novels, powerfully portraying a woman dangerously driven by desire and ambition.
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- Toni L.
- 03-19-18
Throughly enjoyable
This is a lovely book! Enjoyed it totally. Have been a Cookson reader many years and as always she delivered!!!
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- Christina
- 10-29-17
Brilliantly Brings the characters alive!
enjoyable and warming story. narrator's performance was the best! a worthwhile bed time story. thrilling!
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- Customer
- Exeter, CA, United States
- 05-18-17
Loved it
Excellent all the way around. Hope more Catherine Cookson audio books will become available in the US.
Great story, well narrated. A true pleasure to listen to.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-07-16
has the appeal of a Cookson novel but slow to star
liked it but not as gripping as some of her novels. it was slow to start and the characters slow to develop.
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- Doglover
- 08-11-18
The Obsession
This was a great story and narrated excellently and with passion by
Susan Jameson. Have read Catherine Cookson books over the years, but have enjoyed the Audible version bringing the story to life.
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- bernadette starr
- 06-14-18
I enjoyed this Book
The narrator was very enjoyable, and i really enjoyed listening to it. I listened many times.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-19-17
obsession
loved this story very well read the right tone of voice can imagine being there