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Title: The Legacy
Author: Katherine Webb
Narrator: Clare Wille
Format: Unabridged
Length: 16 hrs and 23 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-26-11
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes
Genres: Fiction, Contemporary
Publisher's Summary:
In the bitter winter of 2009, following the death of their grandmother, Erica Calcott and her sister Beth return to Storton Manor, a grand and imposing Wiltshire house where they spent their summer holidays as children.
When Erica begins to sort through her grandmother's belongings, she is flooded with memories of her childhood - and of her cousin, Henry, whose disappearance from the manor tore the family apart. Erica sets out to discover what happened to Henry - so that the past can be laid to rest, and her sister, Beth, might finally find some peace.
Gradually, as Erica begins to sift through remnants of the past, a secret family history emerges; one that stretches all the way back to turn-of-the-century Oklahoma, to a beautiful society heiress and a haunting, savage land. As past and present converge, Erica and Beth must come to terms with two terrible acts of betrayal - and the heart-breaking legacy left behind.
The Legacy is an unforgettable, deeply satisfying story that will stay with you long after the last page has been turned.
Members Reviews:
Tedious
I am battling every second of this book. Have progressed to part 2 where an inkling of what may have transpired is just coming to light. The narrator occasionally confuses which character she is relating but overall gives a good narration. The author's time changes are a bit difficult to follow. This is not a "casual" listening book. Hoping the ending is more satisfying than part 1.
Thought-provoking story and a bit melancholy...
Would you consider the audio edition of The Legacy to be better than the print version?
I did not read the print version so I cannot compare print vs. audio.
If youve listened to books by Katherine Webb before, how does this one compare?
Nor had I listened to any of Katherine Webb's books before
Have you listened to any of Clare Willes other performances before? How does this one compare?
I enjoyed Clare Wille's narration of this book, her voice is clear and pleasant, she switched smoothly between characters.
Any additional comments?
The story was a good one, however, I think I would have enjoyed reading each woman's story separately as (ie Book 1 and Book 2 of a series) There was a lot of information to cover in such a short amount of time. I was totally fascinated by Caroline and Corrin's (sp) story and would have liked to hear more detail about them.
Excellent writing, story, and narrating
I throughly enjoyed this book, and was quite sad when it ended, which i think is always a good measure of a novel.
This was the first book i had listened to by Katherine Webb, but certainly will not be the last.
The book takes you seamlessly from 1903 to present day and back again, never loosing a thread, clear explanations of characters and background, with the odd little twist, woven in.
Very clever writing, and beautifully narrated.
Looking forward to the next book.
Timelines
What did you like most about The Legacy?
The way the timelines came together from the past to the present
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Legacy?
What really happened to their cousin
Have you listened to any of Clare Willes other performances? How does this one compare?
Yes the Unseen.
