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Diamonds in the Dust
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
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The three Bentley children are used to fending for themselves. Their widowed mother has been forced to take a night job at Grant's clothing factory and sees them only at breakfast and on Sundays. But at nearly 18, with a job of her own, Dora is well able to look after her younger siblings. Then one morning their mother fails to appear for breakfast.
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Diamonds in the Dust
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Release Date: 15-07-08
- Language: English
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Beautiful Innocence
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Richard Attlee
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
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London, 1900. Hester Stanmore watches in disbelief as the jury declares her attacker 'not guilty', and the courtroom erupts into chaos. The man in the dock is being congratulated as if he were a hero, but she has seen the madness in his eyes when he had attacked her and left her for dead. It was only Hester's strength that allowed her to survive. Hester was determined to bring him to justice, but what would happen now? As she endeavours to pick up the pieces of her life, Hester meets the mysterious Daniel Hansen, and perhaps she will find the happy ending she justly deserves.
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Beautiful Innocence
- Narrated by: Richard Attlee
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Release Date: 01-01-24
- Language: English
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From This Day Forward
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Anne Aldington
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
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As if everyday life in London's slums wasn't hard enough for Jane Roberts and her three children, the day that ne'er-do-well husband Bert walks out on his family as rent day draws near is a particularly dark time. In the wake of his desertion, the family pulls together to find their way forward, and Jane takes the steps she needs to get a divorce and free them all from Bert in the future. With help from a neighbour who is not all she seems, a lucky break and fresh opportunities, the road ahead starts to look more promising.
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From This Day Forward
- Narrated by: Anne Aldington
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Release Date: 01-05-20
- Language: English
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Friends and Enemies
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
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London 1941. Sirens warn of danger as German bomber planes approach the city. Ever cautious, Kathy and her mother head immediately for the nearest public air raid shelter, and when the building is destroyed in a direct hit, it is a miracle Kathy survives. Finding herself alone, Kathy is left with nothing but a burning fury and a determination to join the war effort.
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Friends and Enemies
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Release Date: 01-05-19
- Language: English
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A Time of Peace
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Julia Franklin
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
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In 1960, Kate Freeman, daughter of the inimitable Rose Webster, goes to London to follow her dream of becoming a photographer. But Kate has a long journey to take before she can realise her ambition. The era that was dubbed "a time of peace" proves to be anything but, as Kate's family and friends cope with tragedy, upheaval, and the tears and laughter of family life. The comfort of loved ones and the support of friends goes a long way.
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A Time of Peace
- Narrated by: Julia Franklin
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
- Release Date: 15-08-07
- Language: English
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The Open Door
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
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All her short life, 11-year-old Rose Webster has encountered closed doors. Growing up in the slums of London with her siblings, trying to avoid their violent, drunken father, she develops an insatiable thirst for knowledge, and becomes convinced that she and her loved ones deserve better. All Rose has is a quick mind and the will to survive. Can she open that door and seize the chance to make something of herself?
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The Open Door
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
- Release Date: 13-09-07
- Language: English
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A Change of Fortune
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Julia Franklin
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
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Eugenie Winford is devastated when her beloved father commits suicide, having lost his fortune in the Wall Street Crash. Now Eugenie and her proud, spoilt mother are ruined. Eugenie changes her name and goes into hiding as a housemaid for the Stannard family - anything is better than what her mother has planned for her. But her real identity is soon revealed, and Jen has to flee again. She ends up in Lambeth, with a poor but good family, and together they face the hardships of the Depression.
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A Change of Fortune
- Narrated by: Julia Franklin
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
- Release Date: 02-07-07
- Language: English
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Two Strangers
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Willow Nash
- Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
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London, 1920. When 14-year-old Victoria Keats is thrown out of her home by her violent father, it seems likely she will starve until two strangers provide her with no-strings-attached help. As Vicki's life improves, she can't help but fixate on the mystery of these good Samaritans, but tracking them down may be more life changing than she thinks.
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Two Strangers
- Narrated by: Willow Nash
- Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
- Release Date: 06-03-15
- Language: English
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A Debt from the Past
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Patience Tomlinson
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
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Hampshire, 1850. Under the watchful eyes of her guardian, Lord Edward Sharland, and an excellent estate manager, Beth Langton has been running her large family estate. After a week away, terrible news is waiting for her. The father of her best friend, Lady Helen Denton, has shot himself, leaving Helen destitute. Beth persuades Helen to live with her, although too proud to take charity, Helen insists she work as a paid companion. The girls soon settle happily together, but further tragedy awaits.
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A Debt from the Past
- Narrated by: Patience Tomlinson
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Release Date: 09-01-14
- Language: English
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Battles Lost and Won
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Gordon Griffin
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
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1919, London's East End. Robert Hunter is eagerly awaiting the return of his father from the war. Next door, Ruth Cooper's family are also preparing to welcome her dad, whose ship was lost at Jutland. After five years of separation and anxiety – and, for Bob, the worry of caring for his frail mother – emotions are running high for both young people.
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Battles Lost and Won
- Narrated by: Gordon Griffin
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
- Release Date: 20-12-11
- Language: English
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The Forgotten Family
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
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Queenie Bonner is only two when she is taken from her large family in the slums to a big house in the country. Frightened and confused, she yearns for her nine brothers and sisters, especially her favourite brother, Harry. Albert and Mary Warrender rename her Eleanor, bringing her up as their own, and as time passes, Ellie forgets about her other family.
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The Forgotten Family
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
- Release Date: 02-07-08
- Language: English
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The Uncertain Years
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 9 hrs
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As World War II breaks out, four friends from London’s East End consider the changes that war will mean for all of them. Tomboyish Becky Adams plans to join the ATS, her neighbours Bob and Jim the navy and army respectively. Only Becky’s brother, Will, is left out of the excitement; because of a slight physical disability, he is forced to stay behind, working as a cub reporter on a newspaper.
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The Uncertain Years
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 9 hrs
- Release Date: 29-11-10
- Language: English
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When Midnight Comes
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
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Christine Banner is alone after her father's death. Determined to make her own way in the world, she stumbles onto an estate in the New Forest where she finds work that she loves. However, when the future looks uncertain, Christine's skill at handling some of the large and difficult warhorses shines through and captures the attention of the son of the estate owner. In the face of grief, sadness and disappointment, Christine's intelligence and strength will be tested until she finds the place she can truly call home.
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When Midnight Comes
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Release Date: 01-07-18
- Language: English
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A Flight of Golden Wings
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Anne Dover
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
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Britain is at war and Ruth, a gifted pilot, is determined to join the Air Transport Auxiliary. Over in America, Jack and Lucy Nelson, are also keen to join. After a perilous journey by sea, Jack is posted to White Waltham, where he quite literally bumps into Ruth.
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A Flight of Golden Wings
- Narrated by: Anne Dover
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Release Date: 26-02-08
- Language: English
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One Step at a Time
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
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Amy Carter is just 14 when she leaves school to look after her sick mother. But she is left all alone when her father is hanged for murder and her mother dies shortly after. Shunned even by her former friends, she is rescued by artist Benjamin Scott, who met Amy just once, read about the family's difficulties, and tracked her down. He takes the girl to his lodgings, where Amy, with Ben, his fellow housemates, and his kindly landlady, finds a real home for the first time.
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One Step at a Time
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
- Release Date: 22-05-07
- Language: English
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Hold on to Your Dreams
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Penelope Freeman
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
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London, 1899. As she prepares for a glittering ball, 20-year-old Gertrude Melrose considers her good fortune. Attractive, intelligent, with a loving family, her only concern is her brother, Edward, who seems intent on squandering his inheritance. A few days later the Melrose family's happiness is shattered when Edward's mounting debts threaten to destroy their prosperity, with the loss of both house and business.
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Hold on to Your Dreams
- Narrated by: Penelope Freeman
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Release Date: 19-10-09
- Language: English
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The Day Will Come
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 8 hrs
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London, 1940. The war is raging across Europe, and 23-year-old Grace is devastated by the loss of her husband, Brian, at Dunkirk after only a year of marriage. Her secretary job at a law firm keeps her mind from dwelling on her sorrow, but when her boss, James, enlists in the air force Grace is left without work. Alongside her best friend, Helen, the Grace joins the War Office in a move that will change their lives forever.
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The Day Will Come
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 8 hrs
- Release Date: 01-08-16
- Language: English
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Wings of the Morning
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
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When the Second World War breaks out, Annie Webster and her family find themselves, along with everyone else, thrust into a world of uncertainty, danger, and despair. Her brothers join up, her sweetheart, Paul, becomes a fighter pilot, and Annie, desperate to help, finds herself in the WAAF, where her intelligence and warmth single her out for a role more daring than she has ever known. The country has never needed its young people more, but will Annie and her loved ones survive its darkest hour?
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Wings of the Morning
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
- Release Date: 02-07-07
- Language: English
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A New Day
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
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After a traumatic past, life finally seems to be looking up for Hanna Foster. But war is on its way... London, 1938. Hanna and Jack Foster had been sent to an orphanage when their parents were killed in a train crash, but were separated when a couple adopted Jack. Bullied and treated like a slave, it soon became clear it was a dreadful mistake. In desperation, Jack takes his future into his own hands and runs away to join the merchant navy, while Hanna takes a job looking after two children. For a time, life seems good, but war is looming and threatens to take away everything Hanna holds dear...
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A New Day
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
- Release Date: 01-12-13
- Language: English
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When the Music Stopped
- Written by: Beryl Matthews
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
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London, 1912. Identical twins Lester and Lillia Holdsworth are destined for the stage. Lester is a brilliant pianist, Lillia a magnificent opera singer. But their father has other ideas. Lester is sent to a military academy while Lillia must marry Lord Dalton - a self-righteous, pompous friend of her father's looking for a young wife to give him an heir. Yet their plans to defy their father's wishes are put on hold when war breaks out in 1914.
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When the Music Stopped
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
- Release Date: 01-12-17
- Language: English
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