Description
Discover the unabridged audio experience of 'Marriages Are Made In Bond Street' on CD, a captivating journey through the world of matchmaking in 1939 London. This immersive audiobook brings to life the endeavors of Heather Jenner and Mary Oliver, two determined 24-year-olds who opened a marriage bureau just before the Second World War. Utilizing the bureau's extensive archives, renowned author Penrose Halson recounts their poignant stories alongside the diverse clients navigating love amidst societal tensions. From charming bachelors to hopeful spinsters and even anxious farmers, each character reveals their unique aspirations for romance and companionship. This audiobook is ideal for those fascinated by British history, love stories, and the intricacies of human relationships. Experience this BRAND NEW audio book on CD format, published by Bolinda/Macmillan in 2017. With a standard format and an ISBN of 9781509854882, this audio book is a timeless addition to your collection. Shipping for this item is FREE; please allow up to 15 days for delivery. As it ships directly from our Auckland warehouse, you won’t encounter unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509854882
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2017
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Description:
In the spring of 1939, with the Second World War looming, two determined 24-year-olds, Heather Jenner and Mary Oliver, decided to open a marriage bureau. They found a tiny office on London's Bond Street and set about the delicate business of match-making.
Drawing on the bureau's extensive archives, Penrose Halson – who many years later found herself the proprietor of the bureau – tells their story, and those of their clients. We meet a remarkable cross-section of British society in the 1940s: gents with a 'merry twinkle', potential fifth-columnists, nervous spinsters, isolated farmers seeking 'a nice quiet affekshunate girl' and girls looking 'exactly' like Greta Garbo and Vivien Leigh, all desperately longing to find 'The One'. And thanks to Heather and Mary, they almost always did just that.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509854882
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2017
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Description:
In the spring of 1939, with the Second World War looming, two determined 24-year-olds, Heather Jenner and Mary Oliver, decided to open a marriage bureau. They found a tiny office on London's Bond Street and set about the delicate business of match-making.
Drawing on the bureau's extensive archives, Penrose Halson – who many years later found herself the proprietor of the bureau – tells their story, and those of their clients. We meet a remarkable cross-section of British society in the 1940s: gents with a 'merry twinkle', potential fifth-columnists, nervous spinsters, isolated farmers seeking 'a nice quiet affekshunate girl' and girls looking 'exactly' like Greta Garbo and Vivien Leigh, all desperately longing to find 'The One'. And thanks to Heather and Mary, they almost always did just that.