Narrators Fiona Hardingham and Moira Quirk skillfully deliver the story of two sisters. Evelyn is lost between two worlds: the magical Woodlands, where her heart feels truly at home, and post-WWII England, where her family remains. Older sister Philippa does what she must to find a place again in their current world. With distinct voices and accents for each of the characters, both Hardingham and Quirk bring the listener into the worlds shared by the siblings. They equally engage the listener so that one feels Evelyn’s despair and Philippa’s uncertainty and guilt. The slight variations between narrators can be attributed to each character’s point of view, adding another layer to this superb production. A.L.S.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
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