The Forgotten Family of Liverpool Audiobook
The Forgotten Family of Liverpool is an unabridged English audiobook by Pam Howes, narrated by Georgia Maguire. Set in Liverpool in 1951, it follows Dora Rodgers as she tries to reunite her family after her daughter Carol is taken to live with Dora’s estranged husband.
At a glance
- A family drama set in Liverpool in 1951, centred on a mother fighting to bring her daughter home.
- The plot includes separation, betrayal and further painful news, giving the story an emotional focus.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged audio presentation with a stated duration of 8 hours and 53 minutes.
- The synopsis establishes a clear family-centred storyline with personal stakes.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 8 hours and 53 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Pam Howes |
| Narrator | Georgia Maguire |
| Publisher | W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Publication date | 17 Aug. 2017 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for an emotional family story set in post-war Liverpool.
- Fans of character-led narratives about family separation and resilience.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a light or low-conflict story, as the synopsis describes family rupture and heartbreaking news.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
67% 67% - 4 stars
21% 21% - 3 stars
8% 8% - 2 stars
3% 3% - 1 star
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Customer feedback describes the story as gripping and emotionally affecting, with believable characters and an engaging narrative. The reported mix of happy and sad moments suits the family-focused plot, while the positive overall rating is encouraging but cannot establish whether the narration will suit every listener.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback highlights an engaging story and believable characters.
- The reported response includes both heartwarming and emotional moments.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrated The Forgotten Family of Liverpool?
The listing names Pam Howes as the author and Georgia Maguire as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
Its listed listening length is 8 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the story about?
Set in Liverpool in 1951, it follows Dora Rodgers after a welfare officer takes her daughter Carol to live with Dora’s estranged husband. Dora tries to fight for her child as further distressing news arrives.
Is this an abridged recording?
The listing describes the version as unabridged.
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