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  • Starting Over at Acorn Cottage

  • By: Kate Forster
  • Narrated by: Francesca Waite
  • Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (326 ratings)

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Starting Over at Acorn Cottage

By: Kate Forster
Narrated by: Francesca Waite
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Publisher's summary

A heartwarming, uplifting village romance for fans of Holly Martin, Tilly Tennant and Cathy Bramley.

Buying a thatched cottage in the country may not be the usual cure for a broken heart. But after Clara Maxwell finds out her boyfriend and best friend have been sneaking around behind her back, packing her bags and leaving everything in London behind feels like it's the only way forward. When Henry Garnett, her (rather handsome) new contractor, turns up with his little daughter Pansy and a van shaped like a cottage in tow, she isn't sure whether to laugh or cry. What on earth has she gotten herself into? Still, there is something strangely lovable about the people in the little village of Merryknowe, from Rachel Brown, the quiet, lonely girl who bakes magical confections for the tearooms, to Tassie McIver, a little old lady with a lot of wisdom and a penchant for reading tea leaves. With all the heartbreak of the year behind her, could Acorn Cottage be the fresh start Clara so desperately wants?

©2021 Kate Forster (P)2021 W F Howes

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"Charming and totally absorbing [...] I could not put this down!" (Holly Martin)

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Wonderful story. Narration of male characters not so good.

Story was excellently presented. Had to finish it, so I didn’t worry about what was going to happen!
 The narrator was excellent with all women’s voices and accents, but was not good with the male characters. I found it hard to listen to her interpretation of Henry’s voice. He sounded more like a country bumpkin than the strong male character he was supposed to portray.

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Wonder and poetic! A quiet masterpiece in its genre!

Like another reviewer, I was reluctant to finish this book it was so enjoyable. But instead, I finished it in one day! I couldn’t help myself. I was enthralled from beginning to end. What a joyful, deep and meaningful story! I highly recommend this novel.

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Loved it!

The characters are very real…and you can see the writers imagery. The story is very entertaining and light. Really recommend!

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So sweet!

I just loved this book! It was the perfect “getaway” that I needed!! Heartfelt and charming….I couldn’t stop listening.

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Loved this gentle read

This book captured my interest from the beginning and kept it until the very end. I was charmed by this gentle story, and I was very much invested in the characters and story. The reader did a great job, too.

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Starting Over at Acorn Cottage

I loved this book so much. I thought it would be a quick, fun read. It was so much more than that. I fell in love with the characters and really felt like I was in the little village of Merryknowe! I laughed and cried often. Francesca Waite is a wonderful narrator. I could listen to her read to me all day!

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At first, I thought it was just another romance

I like this book very much really enjoyed the characters. They all had their own personalities.

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Such a sweet book with unexpected twists and turns

I really loved this,book..there was an included Christmas Story that was sweet.so I looked for another book by this author. Sad it ended.

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Sweet story

Easy listen with a happy ending. All of the characters in the story are starting over in some respect.

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Easy and interesting

A leisurely listen. The narrator did a good job, easily understood even with her accent. Sweet romance.

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