Listen to a sample
The Empire Girls
- Author
- Sue Wilsher
- Narrator
- Annie Aldington
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Publish Date
- 17 May 2018
- Run Time
- 9 hours 42 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
Not available in your country
We don't have the rights to sell this audiobook where you are. If it's already in your library you can still listen to it in My Books.
What to expect
How far would you go to protect your family? . . .
Essex, 1950.
The Empire is a pub run by Vi, Doris's mother. When Doris falls pregnant out of marriage, she is kicked out of the house and forced to fend for herself.
Desperate to look after her daughter, Doris finds refuge in Southend and takes a job in a factory, hoping for a better life. When she finds herself cast out one night, Doris has nowhere to go but home - back to Tilbury. But she's still not welcome there and once again has to look for shelter and work.
Homeless and as a single mother, life is tough for Doris. And it becomes harder when she helps a neighbour, Claude, to find a new life in Britain. Now Doris must decide where her heart lies . . .
A heart-warming story of love, loss and friendship, set against the backdrop of post-war England
REAL READERS love Sue Wilsher's novels:
'I absolutely loved this book - it was so gripping that I read it from cover to cover in one sitting'
'This story was fabulous. It won't be my last Sue Wilsher book'
'Brilliant author - you won't be disappointed'
'Couldn't put the book down. I cannot wait for her next novel'
Critics Review
-
It's a page-turning, well-researched and revealing story filled with heartache and drama as two very different women battle with the hardships and prejudices of life in the Fifties.
Lancaster Evening Post
-
a gripping page-turner about resilience, hope and the triumph of the human spirit readers will not be able to put down.
Bookish Jottings
User Reviews
No reviews yet.
Details
- Author
- Sue Wilsher
- Narrator
- Annie Aldington
- Duration
- 9 hours 42 minutes
- Release Date
- 17 May 2018
- ISBN
- 9781405540018
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Genre
- Historical romance, Family saga / generational saga fiction
Synopsis
A heart-breaking wartime saga from the much-loved author of THE TILBURY POPPIES. Perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Donna DouglasHow far would you go to protect your family? . . .Essex, 1950.The Empire is a pub run by Vi, Doris's mother. When Doris falls pregnant out of marriage, she is kicked out of the house and forced to fend for herself.Desperate to look after her daughter, Doris finds refuge in Southend and takes a job in a factory, hoping for a better life. When she finds herself cast out one night, Doris has nowhere to go but home - back to Tilbury. But she's still not welcome there and once again has to look for shelter and work. Homeless and as a single mother, life is tough for Doris. And it becomes harder when she helps a neighbour, Claude, to find a new life in Britain. Now Doris must decide where her heart lies . . .A heart-warming story of love, loss and friendship, set against the backdrop of post-war EnglandREAL READERS love Sue Wilsher's novels:'I absolutely loved this book - it was so gripping that I read it from cover to cover in one sitting''This story was fabulous. It won't be my last Sue Wilsher book''Brilliant author - you won't be disappointed''Couldn't put the book down. I cannot wait for her next novel'
About xigxag
xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK's only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.
There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at $13.95. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from $7.95. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.
Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.
Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.