The Good Servant, Fern Britton
The Good Servant, Fern Britton
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The Good Servant

Author: Fern Britton

Narrator: Karlyn Stephen

Unabridged: 13 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 06/09/2022

Synopsis

From the No.1 bestselling author of comes an extraordinary tale of family secrets and epic love. Reader’s love Balmoral, 1932 Marion Crawford, an ordinary but determined young woman, is given a chance to work at the big house as governess to two children, Lilibet and Margaret Rose. Windsor Castle, 1936 As dramatic events sweep through the country and change all their lives in an extraordinary way, Marion loyally devotes herself to the family. But when love enters her life, she is faced with an unthinkable choice… Escape this summer with this sweeping love story about family secrets and the heart-breaking decision of choosing between your head and your heart… ‘Such a read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This latest novel absolutely ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was my first read by Fern Britton but won’t be my last!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well-written and researched’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Being an avid fan of Fern Britton and her Cornish novels I was not sure what to expect from this one BUT it is ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well written, with a and well developed characters that I loved’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really loved Marian’s story and knowing it was based on a true story made it extra special’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A little different from her other reads, but no less ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was from the beginning’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About Fern Britton

Fern Britton is a highly acclaimed Sunday Times bestselling author. Her books are cherished for their warmth, wit and wisdom, and have won Fern legions of loyal readers.A hugely popular household name through iconic shows such as This Morning, Fern is also a much sough-after presenter.Fern is deeply committed to a number of charities, in particular the Genesis Research Trust. She lives with her husband, Phil Vickery, and her four children in Buckinghamshire and Cornwall.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alayne on May 26, 2022

I loved this book. It wasn’t set in Cornwall this time but, cantered around the Royal family and in particular the Princesses governess Marion Crawford. I found this book very interesting as well as sad at times. I’ve read all of Fern’s books and love them all so, this one was not a hard read. I’m l......more

Goodreads review by Janet on June 08, 2022

1932. Dunfermline, Scotland. Marion Crawford, a bright, ambitious young teacher, is ready to make her mark on the world. Until a twist of fate changes the course of her life forever. 1936. Windsor Castle. At first this ordinary woman is in a new world, working as governess to two young princesses Eli......more

Goodreads review by Mags on June 16, 2022

I always enjoy Fern's writing and was so looking forward to this. She takes the real story of Marion Crawford and fictionalises it. I found it interesting and easy to read, well able to imagine myself inside the Royal Residences. Really can't make up my mind about Crawfie, but it seems that George w......more

Goodreads review by Keriann on July 10, 2022

Thank you to netgally and the publisher for sending me this for review. I absolutely adored this book, we follow the true story of Marion Crawford A.K.A Crawfie who at a young age becomes a governss to Princess Elizabeth and Margaret, we follow Crawfie as she devotes herself to the Royal family makin......more

Goodreads review by Kim on June 23, 2022

This was a fictionalised account of a true story. Marion Crawford was a governess to the Queen and her sister when they were young. She was persuaded to stay with the family even though she had plans to study child psychology. I had the book she wrote on my unread bookshelf- but I'm now keen to read......more

Quotes

Praise for Fern Britton: ‘A charming story that is full of hope…will help put a spring in your step’ ‘This is ideal holiday reading’ ‘A warm, easy read that depicts the joys of rural Cornwall’ ‘The warmth and empathy that have made Fern Britton such a popular TV presenter are evident in her latest novel’

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