Audiobooks by Rachel Wesson

Darkness Falls: A completely gripping WW2 French Resistance novel about twin sisters

Paris, 1940: As the German soldiers march down the Champs-Élysées, the Bélanger twins know there is no escape - their lives are about to change forever. But while Sophie, a third-year medical student, works long days and nights saving casualties of war at the American hospital, and waits anxiously for news of her fiancé from the front line, her recently widowed twin, Adèle, is determined to enjoy her freedom. Nothing - not the bombs, the curfews or the Nazi officers sidling up to her in nightclubs - can stop her from indulging in the temptations of Parisian society as she accompanies their father to glamorous parties. But rumours are flying through the streets of occupied Paris about their father's murky business interests, and soon Sophie learns the shocking truth of what's really happening to their Jewish friends and neighbours. And then tragedy strikes: their beloved brother is arrested for his involvement in the resistance. Devastated and unable to save him, the family is torn apart - and the girls' lives are changed forever. Broken-hearted, the sisters must each find their own way to fight back. As they too are drawn to the resistance, will Sophie learn to break the rules - risking her own life to save as many innocent children as she can? And Adèle faces her toughest challenge yet when she's recruited as a special agent for the British. Can she overcome her stubborn nature and use her charms to avenge her brother's death? One false step and the twins could lose everything they're fighting for - and each other. A heartbreaking page-turner based on real-life events, this is a devastating story of lives torn apart by war - and of finding the courage to do what is right, even at the darkest of times. Fans of Kate Quinn, Shari J. Ryan and Siobhan Curham will be captivated by this unforgettable historical novel. Readers totally love Darkness Falls: "Hands down the best book I've read all year… I found myself holding my breath... Please read this book… you won't be sorry. I'm on to the next book in this series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "I enjoyed this powerful story so much! One family, so many emotions. It shows how some people shine with heroism through the war while others so easily succumb to darkness. I highly recommend this beautiful book and I look forward to reading the second one in the series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Omg, I just loved this book, could not put it down. The storyline is great - you get so involved with the characters you could be there. On to the next one!" Online reviewer, ????? "An excellent, well written and researched read; heartwrenching and suspenseful." Sandy's Book Talk, ????? Great storyline that has so many twists, turns and heartbreaks. Leaves you wanting more. Glad there's a second book. Online reviewer, ????? "With a lot of research and beautifully written Rachel Wesson has given us a book hard to put down once you start reading it… making you long for the next book in the series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "I highly recommend this beautiful book and I look forward to reading the second one in the series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Deserves more than five stars!!!" Online reviewer, ????? "Awesome book." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "An emotional and excellent read… The author has captured this horrific era extremely well and has included many actual events, places and people. The atrocities which occurred during this horrendous time brought on tears and many other emotions." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Fantastic read… This is a wonderful book which I didn't want to put down or to end." Online reviewer, ????? "This well written and researched book cannot be recommended highly enough." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "This was such a powerful read! I enjoyed every second of it. Wesson is an exceptional storyteller! I highly recommend this beautiful book." Goodreads reviewer, ????? Brilliant and gripping... I got so involved in the story that I found myself crying at times. Online reviewer, ????? "Excellent storyteller… I could not put it down." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "The characters are wonderful and stories are very emotional and moving. I highly recommend this series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? A thoroughly researched story about twin sisters in Paris during WW2. So descriptive, you will feel you are there. I couldn't put this down! Online reviewer, ?????

Rachel Wesson (Author), Harrie Dobby (Narrator)

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Light Rises: An utterly emotional, page-turning WW2 historical novel

France, 1942: With Europe struggling under German occupation, Sophie Bélanger, grieving the deaths of her brother, fiancé and friends, is no longer prepared to stand on the sidelines. Risking everything, she becomes increasingly involved in helping to save those on the run - even though that means persuading Jewish parents to hand over their children, in the desperate hope of saving their lives. When she is forced to flee to the non-occupied zone, her medical skills take her to the French camp of Rivesaltes, where she cares for the injured and unwell - until one day her luck runs out. Meanwhile her twin, Adèle, has shed her socialite pretensions, completed her special agent training, and is poised to begin her first mission. Ready to set France ablaze, she parachutes into occupied territory and begins work drilling maquisards in guerrilla warfare, determined to thwart the Nazis at every turn - whatever the cost - and avenge the death of her beloved brother. Soon both sisters are fighting for their survival - unsure if they'll live to see each other again. Will the twins' secret be their undoing? An epic, awe-inspiring and heartbreaking story of courage against all the odds which will have you on the edge of your seat. Fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and The Dressmaker's Gift won't be able to put this captivating book down. Readers are totally gripped by Light Rises: "Amazing. A truly inspiring story... I cried while I was reading it for all those brave people who fought to bring the war to an end." Online reviewer, ????? "It was as riveting as the first book as these sisters fight against all odds, heartbreak and treachery." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Rachel Wesson is one of my favourite authors. I've read all of her books and loved them all but she really outdid herself with this series! The characters became so dear to me that my heart was in my throat more than a few times while reading! If you like historical fiction, then this is a series that you will LOVE!" Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Absolutely loved these stories! I have read many WW2 books and I consider these two among the very best! The characters were so real and wonderful, both books made me laugh at times and cry at what these brave souls suffered from the invading military and their own country men and women." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "The writing again was superb, the knowledge of the period and attention to detail superb… An amazing book to read and one not to be missed." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Extremely emotional and an excellent read." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "There was so much I loved about this book. The storyline. The attention to historical accuracy. The authentic details. But most of all the characters and how from the first book through to this, the second, they deepened and developed into strong feminine protagonists… I couldn't put this book down." Online reviewer, ????? "Amazing… a brilliant, exceptional book." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "This is the best series that I've read all year. I was blown away... I can't wait to start another of her books. They are thrillers!! A Must Read!!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ????? "This was such a powerful read! I enjoyed every second of it. Wesson is an exceptional storyteller! I highly recommend this beautiful book!" Goodreads reviewer, ????? "A riveting tale of French resistance. A great sequel to the first book in the series… Lots of twists and turns. Heartwrenching and finally heartwarming. Both books are fast, excellent reads." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Just amazing… I have read about all Ms. Wesson's books and these two are just about the two most amazing books ever!" Goodreads reviewer, ?????

Rachel Wesson (Author), Harrie Dobby (Narrator)

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Orphan Train Disaster

It's 1911, and Lily's plans for her factory are not progressing as fast as she would like. Maria, her sister Rosa, and friend Leonie are still working at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. Maria and Conrad have agreed it's pointless finding new jobs when they will soon be joining Lily's factory. Rosa can think of nothing but her upcoming marriage, and Leonie worries how she is going to look after her four siblings when their mother falls very ill. Frieda is fighting barriers at the hospital. It seems some doctors believe being female and becoming a doctor are not compatible despite her achieving high marks in the recent exams. Will she be allowed to qualify or have her dreams come to a standstill? After Alice's experience, Lily is having major doubts about sending children on the orphan trains. But when a major disaster happens, does she have any choice?

Rachel Wesson (Author), Ruth Urquhart (Narrator)

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Orphan Train Strike

Two New York girls, Maria Mezza and Alice Doe, wake up one November morning in 1906. Their lives are about to change forever. Maria is heading to her first job in a shirtwaist factory wishing she was heading to the country side. Alice is leaving New York to find a new family in Illinois country side. Three years later, the paths of the two girls will converge once more. Gone is the innocence of youth yet both girls are desperately hoping their lives will improve. Maria is caught up in the Shirtwaist Strike while Alice is on the run for her life. Orphan Train Strike is set against a turbulent period in society which saw twenty thousand women take to the streets of New York in a bid for freedom of choice. Can Alice and Maria overcome the events of their past and secure happiness with the aid of Lily, Kathleen, and the rest of the gang at the Sanctuary? Or has Lily's belief that the Orphan Trains are not the answer to New York's problems come true?

Rachel Wesson (Author), Ruth Urquhart (Narrator)

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Orphan Train Tragedy

Rachel Wesson (Author), Ruth Urquhart (Narrator)

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Orphan Train Christmas

Kenny Clark knows Santa is magical and only he can find his family. Kathleen Collins fights poverty and desperation every day in her bid to find new homes for the orphans of New York. But what about her happily ever after? In this concluding story to the Orphan Train Trilogy, can the magic of Christmas bring happiness at last?

Rachel Wesson (Author), Ruth Urquhart (Narrator)

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Orphan Train Trials

Bella Jones and Kathleen Collins are as close as sisters and that's how they want things to stay. But fate intervenes. Kathleen's brothers have disappeared; they traveled from New York on the Orphan Train and nobody has heard from them since. She can't shed her gut feeling something awful has happened to them. She goes looking for them, but is she prepared for what she will find? Twins Megan and Eileen Doyle have lost so much already. Bella can't let them travel on the Orphan Train alone. She must confront her fears and deal with her past. Can she keep the girls safe, or will they too fall victim to abuse? Both Bella and Kathleen are tested in ways they never dreamed possible. Will Justice prevail and allow both girls to get their happily ever after? Or is the cost simply too high?

Rachel Wesson (Author), Ruth Urquhart (Narrator)

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Orphan Train Escape

Bridget Collins is in dire straits-she needs to get out of New York, fast. With two young siblings under her wing, her options are limited. Her priest sends her as an outplacement agent on the orphan trains that run from New York to out west. With almost forty orphans under her care, she's relieved that fellow and more experienced outplacement agent Carl Watson, is there to guide her. But Carl is dealing with his own trauma and finds it difficult to handle the pain the orphans are dealing with. Through tears and laughter, everyone on the orphan train has a lesson to teach about love, life, and loyalty. And Bridget finds a new, unexpected calling. Every child deserves a happy home and Bridget is determined to do whatever it takes to ensure that happens. No matter what the cost . . .

Rachel Wesson (Author), Ruth Urquhart (Narrator)

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