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A Mother’s Heart
- Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
- Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
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Summary
How far would you go to protect your family?
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
While Rachel Butler likes her life in a pretty Dublin coastal village, her heart lies in Hawke’s Bay, where she grew up. Visiting for the first time since tragedy tore her family apart, she and her stepchildren fall for its beauty and outdoor lifestyle.
Malahide, Ireland
As Rachel picks up the threads of her life as a single parent, she can’t shake off the memories of her loving family in New Zealand—and her dream house, the villa on the bay. But it’s time to move forwards with their life in Ireland, close to the children’s grandparents, amid the familiar surroundings they all know well.
Until the children’s grandmother, still grieving, starts to interfere, questioning Rachel's position as stepmother.
Until Rachel’s attempts to strengthen the family she loves so dearly backfires, pitting everyone against each other.
And until her late husband’s parents mend the rift that has existed as long as she’s been married—bringing with them an explosive secret . . .
Critic reviews
"A heart-warming story which shows the power of friendship, family and heritage." (Irish Independent)
"Beautifully written, emotionally intelligent and moving in the extreme." (Daily Mail)
"Uplifting, warm, endearing…a feel-good story, the kind that will bring tears." (Irish Echo, Australia)
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- Mary
- 29-05-23
A slow burner
This is an interesting subject, should the maternal grandparents be able to dictate as and when they wish? This is the story of love, loss, family and adoption. It took me a good few chapters to get into this, but it gradually grew on me and the ending was so much better than the beginning. At times it can drag, and almost becomes too slushy and over dramatic, but overall an enjoyable read.
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- J. Hobbs
- 18-06-23
Good story line
This was very enjoyable to listen to at times it in-gross you right in the story
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- Mary
- 10-09-23
Great book!
I really enjoyed this book. Lots of good twists and turns, likeable characters and a good story line. Well narrated. I recommend!
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- Jane
- 16-06-23
In agreement
I agree with the last review, an interesting subject
but rather slow and slushy at times.
I did find some parts gripping and overall was pleased to have listened to the book.
Excellent narration.
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- Mary Doolan
- 05-04-24
A mother’s love
Brilliant, narrator
Good example of complicated family life
How simple actions can be seen in many different ways
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