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  • Tears of the Moon

  • By: Di Morrissey
  • Narrated by: Kate Hood
  • Length: 16 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (216 ratings)

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Tears of the Moon

By: Di Morrissey
Narrated by: Kate Hood
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Publisher's Summary

Broome, Australia, 1893. It's the wild and passionate heyday of the pearling industry, and when young English bride Olivia Hennessy meets the dashing pearling master, Captain Tyndall, their lives are destined to be linked by the mysterious power of the pearl. Sydney, Australia, 1995. Lily Barton embarks on a search for her family roots which leads her to Broome. But her quest for identity reveals more than she could have ever imagined.
©1995 Lady Byron Pty Ltd (P)2004 Bolinda Publishing
Fiction Historical Fiction Inspiring
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"Morrissey's research into the pearling industry and the history of Broome is formidable ... she tells a good story." (The Sydney Morning Herald)

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Tears of the Moon

loved it. Di Morrissey is an exceptional story teller. Its easy to lose yourself in the setting and characters. Thank you for the chance to 'read' it.

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excellent

loved this story and couldn't stop listening.. After every chapter had to go onto the next chaptet with intrigue.

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Generational, emotional and profound

If you want a story that evokes a feeling of nostalgia, this really is it.

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great audio book experience

This was my first audio book. I loved the story and the narration was wonderful.

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Great start to my day

i loved this book. i am listening to audio books while driving to and from work.

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Loved it.

This is my first Di Morrissey book and I loved it. Kate Hood does a fabulous job of the narrating. Listen to it, you won’t be displeased.

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Fantastic book read by great narrator

Excellent listen- transported to Broome of the early 1900's - lovely story with history attached
Hooked on Di Morrissy

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Excellent story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Great story, very relatable. The narrator was amazing.

What did you like best about this story?

The level of historical detail

Which scene did you most enjoy?

I loved it all. But probably the birthing scene supported by the Aboriginal women on the beach

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Captured the feel of the north west perfectly

The story was brilliant. The person who did the voice over needs to research pronunciation of the locations names, accents and try not to use little girl voices for young women in their early 20s, it really distracts from the story.

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Entertaining

Thoroughly enjoyable story before heading up to Broome for a holiday. Looking forward to seeing some of the sights mentioned in this novel, especially a looking forward to a Sundowner at the Conti

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