On the Red Hill: Where Four Lives Fell Into Place — Unabridged Audiobook
On the Red Hill: Where Four Lives Fell Into Place is Mike Parker’s unabridged memoir as an audiobook, narrated by the author. It follows four lives connected to a home in rural Wales, with the seasons and natural landscape shaping the story.
At a glance
- The memoir centres on Rhiw Goch, a home in rural Wales, and the community around it.
- The story traces the lives of Mike Parker, his partner Peredur, and their friends Reg and George.
- Its structure draws on four seasons and four elements, with nature and finding a sense of home as themes.
Reference price: £14.06
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- The author also narrates, keeping the audiobook presentation closely tied to the memoir’s own voice.
- The unabridged 10-hour-and-3-minute runtime suits listeners looking for an extended memoir rather than a shortened edition.
- Its focus on rural Welsh life, relationships and the natural world offers several connected themes.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 10 hours and 3 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Mike Parker |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Mike Parker |
| Publisher | W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Publication date | 6 Feb. 2020 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in memoirs about relationships, belonging and finding a home.
- Those drawn to accounts of rural Wales and detailed descriptions of landscape and nature.
- Audiobook listeners who want an unabridged edition narrated by the author.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging, heartwarming and beautifully written, with readers appreciating its compassionate prose, four connected lives and seasonal structure, and descriptions of the Welsh countryside. For listeners seeking an author-narrated memoir with landscape and relationships at its centre, these reported responses suggest the writing and setting are key attractions. The positive aggregate rating is encouraging but does not establish that every listener will enjoy its subject or style.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as engaging, heartwarming and beautifully written.
- Feedback praises the compassionate writing and descriptive treatment of the Welsh countryside and nature.
Frequently asked questions
Who narrates On the Red Hill?
Mike Parker is listed as both the author and narrator.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
How long is the audiobook?
The stated listening length is 10 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the memoir about?
It follows four connected lives around a home and rural community in Wales, exploring relationships, belonging and the natural world.
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