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The House of Widows
- Author
- James Buchan
- Narrator
- Robin Laing
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publish Date
- 24 September 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 1 minute
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Historical romance
What to expect
Full of colour, and with rich and detailed research, the tales of William Nielson and his family are hugely entertaining and a must for readers of swashbuckling fiction.
'An epic voyage well worth taking' Telegraph
'There is nothing quite like a James Buchan novel' Financial Times
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- Author
- James Buchan
- Narrator
- Robin Laing
- Duration
- 8 hours 1 minute
- Release Date
- 24 September 2026
- ISBN
- 9781004160921
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Genre
- Historical romance
Synopsis
Paris, 1784. Following a tragic battle in Quebec, we join William Neilson's grandson - also William - as he strives to find purpose in a changing world, amidst a backdrop of terror and conspiracy, and battles so bitter, they break even the strongest of wills.Full of colour, and with rich and detailed research, the tales of William Nielson and his family are hugely entertaining and a must for readers of swashbuckling fiction.'An epic voyage well worth taking' Telegraph'There is nothing quite like a James Buchan novel' Financial Times
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