The Welsh Guardsman

Name: The Welsh Guardsman
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Ann Brough
ISBN: 9781705295700

Author: Ann Brough

Narrator: Mary Sarah

Unabridged: 10 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/23/2021

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Family Life

Synopsis

An epic family saga filled with tragedy, love and loss. Fans are calling it an emotionally gripping must-read and a triumphant sequel to Ann Brough's debut novel, The Prussian Captain.

1927—Young Dorothy is trapped in a life of poverty and heartache. Abandoned by a mother who never loved her, she is forced to live with grandparents who care even less for her than they do for their own bratty children. Dorothy must persevere and hold on to the distant memory of her loving father with only a tin of letters and a small toy soldier to remind her of her former life of wealth and privilege.

Just when Dorothy thinks life has nothing left to offer, a letter arrives, inviting her to visit her father in London. Will this be the opportunity Dorothy has been waiting for?

With war breaking out across Europe, and Dorothy moving into adulthood, she wonders whether her father's wealth and influence will be enough to rescue her from the life she has been living. Or will a chance encounter with a handsome soldier on a train be her ticket to freedom?

About Ann Brough

Ann Brough is the author of three novels based on true facts remembered and recorded by her mother and grandmother. It is Ann's belief that all families have stories to tell-some fascinating and exciting. She is inspired by the hardships and heartaches her ancestors experienced, and was excited to write what she knows about their lives. Her novels are based in Staffordshire, England, where Ann grew up. She now lives with her husband, David, on the shores of beautiful Lake Winnipeg in the province of Manitoba, Canada.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Trick on November 04, 2020

The Welsh Guardsmen , by Ann Brough is such a fantastic story. It covers so many years,follows Edward from the time he is born,growing up,trips to America and back to England.. Many brother and sisters Edward has,you follow Edward and his life. A very well historical fiction book this is. Follow Edw......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on September 19, 2018

Great follow-up story This book is the continuation of the story 'The Prussian Captain,' which I read last year. Again, a truly interesting and great family history written by the daughter/granddaughter of the people she writes about. Having an unusual background is something I can relate to....... ha......more

Goodreads review by Janet on January 02, 2021

Thought it was fiction It was a wonderful but trying story. So much going for one set of people...the wealthy, and such dire poverty where most of the working class lived. And how Fred noticed when rationing was going on where they lived, yet at the fathers house. Food was plentiful. Doesn't seem rig......more

Goodreads review by Jeanne on August 26, 2020

I wish I'd known this was based on fact when I started this. I found the story depressing and not terribly compelling as it was a fairly unemotional litany of events, often with no warning when scenes changed. The people were, in general, awful. The details of the war were the most interesting part.......more