Any Two Can Play, Elizabeth Cadell
Any Two Can Play, Elizabeth Cadell
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Any Two Can Play

Author: Elizabeth Cadell

Narrator: Helen Taylor

Unabridged: 5 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/30/2025


Synopsis

Natalie Travers had only just had her house in Brighton converted into flats, and installed five sets of tenants, when her younger brother Julian sent her an appeal for help. Newly deserted by his wife of one year, he was finding it impossible to cope single-handed with his work, with the running of the house and with the care of his baby twins, Rowena and Randall. Natalie’s elder brother, Maurice, and his wife Freddie, were strongly opposed to Natalie’s going to the rescue. She herself realized what she had undertaken when she reached Julian’s house and found babies’ garments strewn on sofas and chairs, jars and tins of baby food on the mantlepiece and the remnants of Julian’s meals on the table—but she assured herself that as soon as domestic staff could be found to take over, she would be free to go back and resume her own life. But Julian made few efforts to find staff, preferring as Head of the Music Department of the famous public school, Downinghurst, to concentrate on his beloved music and on his other great love, golf. Natalie’s plan to return to Brighton as soon as possible proved over-optimistic. Not only the impossibility of leaving the twins, but also her meeting with the attractive Henry Downing were to detain her longer than she had expected.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Abigail on October 29, 2020

In the later stages of Elizabeth Cadell’s career, gone were the glamorous locations, the Parises and Portugals. She stuck closer to home, with cozy affection growing without much drama between a couple of nice, reserved English people. Any Two Can Play is one of her late books, and it flows along li......more

Goodreads review by Claire on February 23, 2024

Light and breezy! Loved the characters and the setting in a little school town. Everyone could do with a little more Elizabeth Cadell!......more

Goodreads review by Terri on September 23, 2025

2025: I find myself reading Ms Cadell's books at least once a year. They don't wear out. 2024:An enjoyable read. Loved the statement "Freddie felt strongly that a natural appearance was only permissible, only really effective, it if was artificially produced." And this book was written over 40 years a......more

Goodreads review by Maria on November 18, 2013

Ms. Cadell writes very sweet romances without her main characters jumping in and out of bed or making any hasty decisions. She builds the relationship more slowly than most authors of today and I really enjoy her books. This book is no exception. There is a lot going on in Natalie's life. She is bus......more

Goodreads review by Debby on September 27, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet light-hearted romance, although I would say it did seem the sweethearts fell in love with little time to get to know each other. I was sorry to see the story end and I hope to read more of Elizabeth Cadell's work in the future. (owned large-print copy)......more