Goodbye Piccadilly, Cynthia HarrodEagles
Goodbye Piccadilly, Cynthia HarrodEagles
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Goodbye Piccadilly
War at Home, 1914

Author: Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

Narrator: Penelope Freeman

Unabridged: 12 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/04/2014

Synopsis

In 1914, Britain faces a new kind of war. For Edward and Beatrice Hunter, their children, servants and neighbours, life will never be the same again.

For David, the eldest, war means a chance to do something noble; but enlisting will break his mother's heart. His sister Diana, nineteen and beautiful, longs for marriage. She has her heart set on Charles Wroughton, son of Earl Wroughton, but Charles will never be allowed to marry a banker's daughter. Below stairs, Cook and Ada, the head housemaid, grow more terrified of German invasion with every newspaper atrocity story. Ethel, under housemaid, can't help herself when it comes to men and now soldiers add to the temptation; yet there's more to this flighty girl than meets the eye.

The once-tranquil village of Northcote reels under an influx of khaki volunteers, wounded soldiers and Belgian refugees. The war is becoming more dangerous and everyone must find a way to adapt to this rapidly changing world.

Goodbye Piccadilly is the first book in the War at Home series by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, author of the much-loved Morland Dynasty novels. Set against the real events of 1914, Goodbye Piccadilly is extraordinary in scope and imagination and is a compelling introduction to the Hunter family.

About Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is the author of the hugely popular Morland Dynasty novels, which have captivated and enthralled readers for decades. She is also the author of the contemporary Bill Slider mystery series, as well as her recent series, Ashmore Castle, and War at Home, which is an epic family drama set against the backdrop of World War I. Cynthia's passions are music, wine, horses, architecture and the English countryside.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa on October 01, 2023

Downton Abbey vibes ALL THE WAY. I really enjoyed this WW1 family drama. There were a lot of likable characters in this story, which is usually not the case I find with family sagas like this. I was shipping the star-crossed love story of Diana & Charles (was that name choice on purpose?). Can’t wai......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on April 01, 2025

This is the first in a series and a reread for me. It's mainly about the Hunter family at the beginning of World War I. Beatrice and Edward live in Northcote with their children. Edward is a banker and moved his family out of London to have a better life. Beattie runs the house. David is the eldest,......more

Goodreads review by Karen on October 30, 2014

This historical fictional account of the beginning of WWI was disappointing in that nothing much of interest happened to the characters. It was a relief to finally finish the last page and close the book at last. Gentle Readers, save yourself the time, find something else to read......more

Goodreads review by KOMET on February 08, 2019

"GOODBYE PICCADILLY" is a novel centered around 2 families in Britain, spanning the period from July to December 1914. One family - the Hunters of The Elms, Northcote - is middle class. Mr. Edward Hunter is a banker - yet with enough wealth as to be able to have servants (one set of servants lived w......more

Goodreads review by Linda on May 20, 2015

Goodybe Piccadilly begins in that achingly beautiful, final summer of peace in 1914. The Hunter family is contemplating their annual summer holiday in August. Yet each of the young adults in the family finds change in the air. Sadie is realizing a dream by putting off finishing school and working w......more

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An insightful look at the impact of war on everyday lives Choice

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