# The Runaway Wife audiobook by Rosie Clarke

The Runaway Wife by Rosie Clarke is an unabridged English audiobook narrated by Laura Kirman. Set in 1920s Britain, it follows Annabel Tarleton as she escapes a cruel marriage while trying to protect herself and her unborn baby.

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- Market: AU
- Language: en-AU
- Currency: AUD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 7.99 AUD
- Previous price: 24.00 AUD
- Discount: 67%
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- Rating: 4 / 5
- Reviews: 2653

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## At a glance

- Historical fiction set amid the social world of 1920s Britain.
- The story centres on Annabel Tarleton's attempt to flee a cruel marriage and protect her unborn baby.
- The unabridged recording runs for 9 hours and 6 minutes.

## Pros

- A full-length unabridged recording gives listeners the complete book rather than an abridged edition.
- The period setting and family-saga premise suit listeners looking for historical fiction with a personal storyline.

## Specifications

### Audiobook
- Format: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Listening length: 9 hours and 6 minutes
- Language: English
### Credits and publication
- Author: Rosie Clarke
- Narrator: Laura Kirman
- Publisher: Soundings
- Publication date: 1 January 2021

## A good fit for

- Listeners wanting a narrated historical saga set in 1920s Britain.
- Fans of stories about family, marriage and a woman seeking a way out of danger.

## Less suited to

- Listeners who prefer fast openings, as some customer feedback mentions a slow start.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the story as engaging and well written, with appreciation for its storytelling, character development and portrayal of 1920s Britain. Feedback on pacing is mixed, including reports of a slow start. That may matter to listeners deciding whether a character-led historical story suits them, especially across this full-length recording. The rating distribution is broadly favourable but includes a meaningful middle group, so it does not indicate that every listener will respond the same way.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the book as engaging and praise its storytelling and character development.
- Positive themes: Some customer feedback appreciates its portrayal of Britain in the 1920s.
- Mixed feedback: Some customers mention a slow start, despite positive comments about the pacing overall.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long is The Runaway Wife audiobook?
The listed listening length is 9 hours and 6 minutes.
### Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
Rosie Clarke is listed as the author and Laura Kirman as the narrator.
### What is the story about?
Annabel Tarleton flees a cruel marriage and tries to protect herself and her unborn baby, against the backdrop of 1920s Britain.

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