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  • When We Danced at the End of the Pier

  • Brighton Girls Trilogy, Book 1
  • By: Sandy Taylor
  • Narrated by: Rebecca Courtney
  • Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (72 ratings)

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When We Danced at the End of the Pier

By: Sandy Taylor
Narrated by: Rebecca Courtney
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Publisher's summary

Brighton, 1930: Maureen O'Connell is a carefree girl, but war is looming, and life will never be the same again.

Jack and Nelson have always been dear friends to Maureen. Despite their different backgrounds, they've seen each other through thick and thin.

The candle Maureen's always held for Jack burns bright, but just as she's found love, war wrenches them apart. With Jack no longer by her side and Nelson at war, can Maureen look to a brighter future?

©2017 Sandy Taylor (P)2017 W F Howes Ltd
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Critic reviews

"It has all the ingredients for a perfect read: fantastic, loveable and very real characters, an emotional and compelling storyline, and a brilliant setting in time and place." (Louise Douglas)
"I loved this novel so much, even though it’s probably the most heart-breaking story I’ve read all year...it will totally absorb you and capture your heart." ( That Thing She Read)

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Amazing story!

Accents really help put you in the story. Great enthusiasm and the story was very moving !

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Heartwarming novel

I loved the narrator and the adorable dialogue the author wrote between the children as they grew up in such a difficult time in history. Love was what was most important in those days of much suffering and death and this story truly depicts that fact.

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The reversal of time.

I’ve just finished the trilogy. I really enjoyed the first and second books as the main characters moved from childhood into the teen years, early and lasting friendships, adventures and misadventures and plans for their future lives.

Book 3 threw me off from time to time. I had the characters from the first 2 books so ingrained that it was sometimes difficult to remember that I was in the “before” of 1 and 2 and had to sometimes place what I was hearing into a future reference.

All in all I enjoyed and recommend the series for those who prefer lighter listening.

Kudos to the narrator. Great job!

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The beauty of true friendship

I hate war , but this book made me love friendship even more. Some of the characters really moved me. Particularly Nelson.

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Much better than anticipated

Took me a minute to get into the story, but once I did I really enjoyed all 3 books

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Heartfelt story of love and loss

Loved the book, the narrator was fantastic. The characters became friends. It was a book that I couldn’t put down

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Lovely story

I'm a big fan of this author and this story is another lovely heartfelt tale.

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