The Journey After the Crown, Andrew Mackie
The Journey After the Crown, Andrew Mackie
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The Journey After the Crown

Author: Andrew Mackie

Narrator: Lisa McCune

Unabridged: 9 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ Digital

Published: 04/13/2022


Synopsis

‘If you’re a fan of and that this book will not disappoint. This book will have you gasp, laugh and cry. Not one to be missed!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A young Queen. Two sisters. A voyage that will change their fates forever. Nineteen-year-old identical twins and can hardly believe their luck when they are recruited as maids on newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II’s royal ship. It’s just the ticket they need away from cold, grey London and the tension that’s been brewing at home since the tragic loss of their parents. But the 1954 royal tour to Australia, is a far cry from the glitz and glamour they had imagined. Life below deck is hard-work, and whilst Violet is prepared to keep her head down and be seen and not heard, Daisie has her sights on doing everything she can to hang up her apron and mingle above deck – even if it means leaving Violet behind. But as Daisie begins to win royal favour, she receives a letter from London. The sisters can’t outrun their past any longer… Violet has committed an unspeakable act of betrayal that will change their relationship forever. With their positions on the tour hanging in the balance, have the sisters ventured too far from home to ever find their way back? Set against the stunning backdrop of Queen Elizabeth’s first royal tour with Prince Phillip prepare to be swept away with this upstairs-downstairs drama, perfect for fans of The Crown and Downton Abbey ‘This book was perfect… I absolutely enjoyed it. ’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ It was well written with a captivating storyline and well-developed characters that merged real life figures with the fictional. I really enjoyed it.!’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ telling the story of sisters aboard the royal ship sailing towards Australia. NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readers Love !

Reviews

Goodreads review by Fiona on March 15, 2021

There is not a single likeable character in this book. I tried my best to get through it but couldn’t get past halfway. One sister is an abusive, narcissistic cow and the other is a dour idiot. The plot is outlandish. Would not recommend.......more

Goodreads review by Louise on March 25, 2022

Nineteen year old identical twins Violet and Daisie Chettle can hardly believe their luck when they are recruited as maids on the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II royal ship. It's just the ticket away they need away from cold, grey London and the tension that's been brewing at home since the tragic......more

Goodreads review by Tanya on March 16, 2021

Disappointing I was looking forward to this novel but frankly, I can’t see the hype. The author has no insight into women, the result being I was continually thrown out of the story. Not worth the $$$......more

Goodreads review by Carolyn on June 05, 2021

A really good novel which I couldn't put down, with some unexpected twists and turns, accompanied by a good dose of humour. It focuses on Queen Elizabeth II's tour of Australia in 1954 as two feuding sisters are recruited as maids as part of the royal tour. However, when one becomes 'too big for her b......more

Goodreads review by Annette on April 16, 2021

This book was selected on a recent book tour with two fellow avid readers. Ironically it coincided with the recent death of the Duke of Edinburgh who features in this fictitious account of the 1954 Royal Tour to Australia and the Pacific amongst other far flung Commonwealth countries. A relatively un......more