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When Cathy Connor and Eamonn Docherty are thrown together as children in the East End their fate is sealed. Cathy's miserable life as a prostitute's child changes forever when she's forced into care. The ordeal that follows leaves her with no choice but to run away to Soho, and she learns to survive in the violent heart of London's underworld. Meanwhile, Eamonn, who fled to New York, has gained a reputation as a ruthless villain. But when their paths cross again, Cathy is an equal match for Eamonn - and nothing's going to make her run away this time...
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- johanna
- 12-31-11
Worth Gettting
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes because its based in London and certain places in the London She could relate to the places
Who was your favorite character and why?
Cathy Because she was a normal lady who could do anything at all with her life who worked hard to get what she wanted and not be like her mother.
Which scene was your favorite?
When cathy met her true love
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No I had to break it up because it had too much detail of murder and killing
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- claire
- 06-04-11
the runaway
This was a brilliant listen, really riveting- I listened to it twice!!! Definately recommend! The plot evolved all the way through with no hint of the ending!
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- simon and kim
- 03-26-15
LOVED IT!!
Whereas im not enjoying her latest books so much.....these older ones are brilliant.....Up until the last 6 or so....I thought she was untouchable..now I'm following Kimberley Chambers /Mandasue Heller.
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- Christopher
- 06-21-11
Superb
I would recommend this book to anyone - it kept me rivetted all the way through.
Brilliantly written, you really feel as though you are a part of these people lives & you cant help but get involved. I thoroughly enjoyed it & will listen to it again.....
5 people found this helpful
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- Gwyneth Smith
- 01-07-12
Just the right mix of violence and romance
In my opinion one of Martina's better story lines, violent but not too much so, I loved the characters even though they resemble ones from previous books.
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- J Cos
- 10-06-20
Another great Cole book
Loved the book and the story.
Found the narrator very hard to listen to. Seemed to rush through the book and not stop for breath. Was too rushed for my liking.
Overall another great book but will listen to Annie Aldington’s narrations from here on in.
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- Yvette May
- 01-01-20
was ok.. but too sexualized in lots of parts
was ok but too sexualized in parts
Good story line overall though. good narration and accents
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- Jennifer
- 05-21-19
Good story...
not a massive fan of the musical interludes for each book or weird telephone distance thing but I enjoyed the story... just prefer the other narrator to the Martina Cole books, Annie Aldington.
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- Poshy
- 10-12-20
Fantastic..
The Runaway is my favourite Martina Cole book and I had an extra credit so thought I’d try it on audiobook.
I was not disappointed. Lisa Coleman absolutely smashed it, bringing the characters and the story to life.
I’d def buy more that she narrated because she was fantastic ❤️
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- Fersh
- 07-11-18
Classic Cole
The talented Martina Cole did it again. Yes, she uses a basic template but this story is much more. That Cathy overcomes a dreadful start in life is expected. That she is fundamentally a good person is expected. That she is loved by such diverse characters is probably expected. But the twists, turns and final denouement wasn’t expected. The story is poignant in many ways. It has very dark moments, coupled with emotional highs. This is one I shall listen to again...soon! Highly recommended.
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- Tracey
- 06-28-16
Annoying narrative
Terrible accents and the constant use of the word hat instead of had is annoying
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- Dolly Vaughan
- 12-30-19
wow
my favourite book of Martina cole so far. What a full story, wonderful full characters. Long story, I"m a real Martina cole fan. Roll on the next novel.
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- Patricia Sloan
- 10-18-16
What a story
Nothing too dislike about this book, what a great story, very confronting but I encourage you to read it.
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- Tui Parehine
- 09-15-21
Loved it
This story was brilliant so many twists and turns that had me riveted with shock, sorrow, and happiness from start to finish. The narrative masterly brought the characters to life and made me wish the story didn't end.
Can't wait for the sequel to Cathy's life.
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- Margaret
- 09-24-19
Very violent. Didn't finish reading it
Narrator ok. A bit stilted at times. But the sexual violence and physical violence did not make for enjoyable listening.
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- Beverly
- 02-24-19
Great
Another great story from Martina Cole but the narrater was a shocker. bring back Annie Arlington.
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Ten years ago he killed my son. Today I married him. Ten years ago my darling son Jesse was murdered and our perfect family was destroyed. My strong, handsome boy, so full of life, became a memory, a photo I carried with me everywhere. But today I’m finally close to finding happiness again. My ash-blonde hair has been curled into ringlets. Carefully placed white flowers frame my delicate features. The small, drab chapel has been prettied up with white satin, and there are tiny red hearts scattered on the small table where I will soon sign the register with my new husband.
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Decent
- By Mark D on 05-22-21
By: K. L. Slater
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What You Did
- By: Claire McGowan
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt, Karen Cass
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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It was supposed to be the perfect reunion: six university friends together again after twenty years. Host Ali finally has the life she always wanted, a career she can be proud of and a wonderful family with her college boyfriend, now husband. But that night her best friend makes an accusation so shocking that nothing will ever be the same again.
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Insipid characters - awful story telling
- By Blue Zion on 08-13-19
By: Claire McGowan
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The Star and the Shamrock
- By: Jean Grainger
- Narrated by: Siobhan Waring
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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When her husband doesn’t come home one day, Ariella realizes that the only way she can ensure her Jewish children’s safety is to avail of the Kindertransport, but can she bear to let them go? A thousand miles away, Elizabeth Klein has closed herself off from the world. Losing her husband on the last day of the Great War and her child months later, she cannot, will not, love again. It hurts too much. But she is all Liesl and Erich Bannon have.
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Chapters in wrong order!!!
- By Lynne S. on 10-24-20
By: Jean Grainger
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Black Heart
- Detective Dan Riley, Book 1
- By: Anna-Lou Weatherley
- Narrated by: James Lailey
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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When Nigel Baxter, a middle-aged married banker with an unremarkable past, is found dead in the bath of a plush hotel suite, his wrists slit, it looks as if he's taken his own life. At first. But when Detective Inspector Daniel Riley is assigned to the case, he soon realises all isn't as it first appears to be. When a postmortem shows Baxter was poisoned, Riley suspects foul play. And then there's the odd addition of a teddy bear left at the crime scene....
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Difficult to Love
- By Lynn on 06-06-20
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The Bermondsey Bookshop
- By: Mary Gibson
- Narrated by: Anne Dover
- Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Set in 1920s London, this is the inspiring story of Kate Goss' struggle against poverty, hunger and cruel family secrets. Her mother died in a fall, her father has vanished without trace, and now her aunt and cousins treat her viciously. In a freezing, vermin-infested garret, factory girl Kate has only her own brave spirit and dreams of finding her father to keep her going. She has barely enough money to feed herself, or to pay the rent. The factory where she works begins to lay off people and it isn't long before she has fallen into the hands of the violent local money-lender.
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A glimpse into the past
- By Luci-Lu on 10-27-21
By: Mary Gibson
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The Lies We Hide: An Absolutely Gripping and Darkly Compelling Novel
- By: S. E. Lynes
- Narrated by: Tamsin Kennard
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Thirty years ago, Nicola Watson lived with her parents and older brother in a respectable suburb. Now a successful lawyer in the city, with a life poles apart from her dark beginnings, Nicola has returned home for her mother’s funeral. All Carol wanted was to protect her children, but escaping her husband was only the beginning of the story. And when Nicola learns the truth of what her mother did, it will change everything she thought she knew about herself and her family. A gripping, emotional story of family secrets, and the strength of a mother’s love in the darkest times.
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So well done
- By GCS18 on 03-13-20
By: S. E. Lynes
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The Marriage
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Ten years ago he killed my son. Today I married him. Ten years ago my darling son Jesse was murdered and our perfect family was destroyed. My strong, handsome boy, so full of life, became a memory, a photo I carried with me everywhere. But today I’m finally close to finding happiness again. My ash-blonde hair has been curled into ringlets. Carefully placed white flowers frame my delicate features. The small, drab chapel has been prettied up with white satin, and there are tiny red hearts scattered on the small table where I will soon sign the register with my new husband.
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Decent
- By Mark D on 05-22-21
By: K. L. Slater
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What You Did
- By: Claire McGowan
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt, Karen Cass
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
It was supposed to be the perfect reunion: six university friends together again after twenty years. Host Ali finally has the life she always wanted, a career she can be proud of and a wonderful family with her college boyfriend, now husband. But that night her best friend makes an accusation so shocking that nothing will ever be the same again.
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Insipid characters - awful story telling
- By Blue Zion on 08-13-19
By: Claire McGowan
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The Star and the Shamrock
- By: Jean Grainger
- Narrated by: Siobhan Waring
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
When her husband doesn’t come home one day, Ariella realizes that the only way she can ensure her Jewish children’s safety is to avail of the Kindertransport, but can she bear to let them go? A thousand miles away, Elizabeth Klein has closed herself off from the world. Losing her husband on the last day of the Great War and her child months later, she cannot, will not, love again. It hurts too much. But she is all Liesl and Erich Bannon have.