The Valley [With Earbuds] (Playaway Adult Fiction) [Preloaded Digital Audio Player]

Di Morrissey (Author), Kate Hood (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2009 | ISBN-10: 1742142648 | ISBN-13: 978-1742142647

FROM AUSTRALIA'S QUEEN OF FICTION COMES A PAGE-TURNING STORY OF FAMILY SECRETS AND LIES...The valley is nestled between rugged peaks, divided by a magnificent river. Within its peaceful green contours are held the secrets of generations of tribes, families and loners who have come under its spell.But some secrets are never shared, never told.Until one woman returns and begins asking questions... and discovers the story of a forgotten valley pioneer whose life becomes entwined with hers. But in looking into her own family's history she uncovers more than she ever expected – and what her mother hoped would always remain a secret...

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

This Australian saga sweeps along as each generation's story comes alive with personalities and visual descriptions of the land. The legends and myths that bind the story relate both to the white ranchers' arrival and to the aboriginal knowledge that is treated by consecutive generations as either a fabulous asset or a dangerous taboo. There are several story lines running through the novel, and they do not necessarily end up converging, but Kate Hood's various voices add richness to the variety of experiences. Whether reading of murderous criminals bent on destroying Isabella Kelly, one of the original settlers, or a twenty-first-century architect bent on developing the valley, Hood maintains the listener's attention. B.H.B. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Preloaded Digital Audio Player
• Publisher: Playaway (May 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1742142648
• ISBN-13: 978-1742142647
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best yet!, June 20, 2007

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D. Hipp "magi100" (South Carolina USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Valley (Paperback)

In my opinion this is her best book yet! I love the way she incorporates the environment into the story. I love most of the characters in this heart warming story. It is really two stories in one. One feels as if they are a part of the family! I am not a writer, but Di has an unique way of writing and you just cannot put this book down. These books are hard to get in the US at a reasonable price and I guess that makes them all the more desirable! Other good books by Di- Heart of the Dreaming and Tears of the Moon.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Valley, February 10, 2012

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Marie - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Valley (Kindle Edition)

This book was a trip down memory lane for me as I was born in "Cedartown" in the Valley 64 years ago and spent the first 21 years there. I loved remembering all the places that were mentioned but I also found the story to be absorbing and am looking forward to getting a copy of the story of Isabella Kelly. This is the second book of Di 's that I have read and I really enjoy her style of writing as she is able to bring our beautiful country to life.