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The Great Alone

By: Kristin Hannah
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
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The Great Alone is a daring, beautiful, stay-up-all-night story about love and loss from the number one bestselling author of The Four Winds, The Nightingale and The Women.

‘A master storyteller’ - Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

‘A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival, as epic as the Alaskan landscape it so vividly describes’ - Kate Morton, author of Homecoming

‘A woman has to be tough as steel up here. You can’t count on anyone to save you and your children. You have to be willing to save yourselves’

Thirteen-year-old Leni is coming of age in a tumultuous time. Caught in the riptide of her parents’ passionate, stormy relationship, she dares to hope that Alaska will lead to a better future for her family, and a place to belong. Her mother, Cora, will do anything and go anywhere for the man she loves, even if it means following him into the unknown.

As Leni grows up in the shadow of her parents’ increasingly volatile marriage, she meets Matthew. And Matthew – thoughtful, kind, and brave – makes her believe in the possibility of a better life.

With her trademark combination of elegant prose and deeply drawn characters, Kristin Hannah celebrates the remarkable and enduring strength of women.

‘A masterclass’ - Karen Swan, author of The Stolen Hours

©2018 Kristin Hannah (P)2018 Macmillan Digital Audio
20th Century Biographical Fiction Family Life Small Town & Rural Women's Fiction

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great storyteller

I loved the characters,
such a well written and evolving tale.
loved the narration and the story

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The Alaskan geography description. So beautiful.

I loved the characters and the story and the tenacity of people who manage to survive I. Such places. The description of Alaska was so beautiful

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Epic tale of extraordinary love with the incredible backdrop of Alaska.

Brilliant narration. Great characterisation. Even if I did get a little bit frustrated with the two protagonists! A lovely tale that leaves you thinking.

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Brilliant

I Love all of Kirsten Hannah's books, she's a brilliant writer, hope she keeps them coming.

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A wonderful journey through Alaska

Kristin Hannah's books always take me on an
emotional journey by thoroughly immersing me in
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feel a little rung out, in a good way after her books.
The great alone didn't disappoint and is probably
one of my favourites of her books. I have listen to
it quite a few times. Couoled with Julia Whelan's
brilliant narration this book is exceptional.

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Storyline is compelling

It was a very personable storyline, I will recommend to all of my friends to read! A winner!

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Amazing!

What a beautiful and tragic story. Real tear jerker. Amazing author and fantastic narration. Beautiful story.

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