The Avenue Goes to War [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

R. F. Delderfield (Author), Diana Bishop (Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 29, 1999

A wartime saga in which the inhabitants of the 'Avenue' find themselves bound together by their experiences of war, and discover hidden reserves of courage and humour. From the author of DIANA, COME HOME CHARLIE AND FACE THEM and TO SERVE THEM ALL MY DAYS.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Mr Delderfield's manner is easy, modest, heartwarming' -- Evening Standard 'R F Delderfield is a born storyteller' -- Sunday Mirror 'Sheer, wonderful storytelling' -- Chicago Tribune 'It is always a pleasure to read R F Delderfield, because he never seems to be ashamed of writing well' -- Books and Bookmen 'He built an imposing artistic social history that promises to join those of his great forebears in the long, noble line of the English novel. His narratives belong in a tradition that goes back to John Galsworthy and Arnold Bennett' -- Life Magazine --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

R F Delderfield was born in South London in 1912. On leaving school he joined the Exmouth Chronicle newspaper as a junior reporter, where he went on to become Editor. From there he began to write stage plays and then became a highly successful novelist, renowned for brilliantly portraying slices of English life. With the publication of his first saga, A Horseman Riding By, he became one of Britain's most popular authors. Many of his bestselling novels were later adapted for television. He died in 1973. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: ISIS Gold Audio Books; Unabridged edition (April 29, 1999)
• ISBN-10: 075310492X
• ISBN-13: 978-0753104927
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.5 x 3.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds

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