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A House Divided: Complete & Unabridged |  | Author: Catherine Cookson
Creator: Susan Jameson
Publisher: Chivers Audio Books
Category: Book
Buy New: £96.95
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Seller: elitedigitaluk
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 1707258
Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Unabridged
Number Of Items: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 7.5 x 1.3
ISBN: 0754053318
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780754053316
ASIN: 0754053318
Publication Date: March 2000
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 Wonderful March 2, 2010
Diana (Casteau, Belgium-)
At the end of the Second World War, Matthew Wallingham returns to his family home, blinded by his injuries and uncertain about his future. There he finds his father ill, his mother obviously unhappy, and his brother, who has made a success of running the farm on the family's estate during the war years, resentful that Matthew should think he can now offer help.
Forced to realise that his plans for the future are not going to work, Matthew starts to look for a new career. He finds himself becoming dependent on Liz - his nurse and, increasingly, the focus of all his thoughts and hopes. But Liz herself has a shadow hanging over her that will bring a terrifying violence into the Wallingham's family life...
Set in the aftermath of the Second World War, A House Divided encompasses the social change taking place and the pains and pleasures of the brave new world of peace.
Synopsis August 10, 2008
Javaslublu Books (Sussex, UK)
Set at the end of World War II, a young man, blinded in action and a decorated war hero, returns home and strives to put his life back in order the best way he can.
this could have been a classic January 24, 2008
Debbie Pincer (Northern Ireland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
World War II may be over, but for many of the soldiers the battle has just begun. Captain Matthew Wellingham struggles with being blind, having much of his skin destroyed, and a rage bordering on insanity. Only the gentle caring of Nurse Elizabeth Ducksworth pulls him through his period of lunacy.
After being discharged from the hospital, Matt meets Liz and knows he is in love with her. Liz goes home to end her engagement to a big bully who tries to rape her. Only her brother stops him from succeeding. Liz and Matt see each other and confess their love for one another. Though his parents and gran adore her, the path to happiness is wrought with troubles caused by other males demanding that Liz be theirs despite her own desire for Matt.
The concept of a nurse falling in love with her patient suffering from several combat related injuries including blindness seems very interesting on the surface. Additionally, the legendary Catherine Cookson affectionately and vividly describes 1946 England. However, much of the conflict in the plot of A HOUSE DIVIDED comes from external sources, making the story line appear contrived rather than free flowing. No internal conflict between the lead couple exists in this tale, leading to the belief that this could have been a classic, but ultimately falls a bit short.
A relaxing read with well developed, captivating characters. February 20, 2001
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
A house divided is an engrossing and captivating book. The characters are well developed leading the reader through a story line that is interesting but not too busy. This is very much a "feel good" book its easy to read and although the story line can be a bit predictable the enjoyment of the book isn't affected by this. By far the best things about this book are the characters. You can't help but giggle at the antics of the eccentric Grandmother and shed a tear for the sweet but unlucky nurse. As I have only read a few of Catherine Cooksons books (and them being the Tilly Trotter books a few years back) I can't really comment on whether this is a characteristic book. I can say however that I very much enjoyed this book as it stands on its own and can see why it is a best seller. In my opinion this book will appeal to and be enjoyed by a wide range of ages and walks of life. This is a book that you can guarantee will cheer you up after a hard day or help you through a long and boring one. Perfect with a cup of coffee and an unhealthy amount of chocolate.
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