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The Runaway Family
Written by Diney Costeloe
Narrated by Billie Fulford-Brown
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In this gritty drama, Ruth Friedman struggles to protect her four children and escape Nazi persecution in WWII Germany after her husband is arrested by the SS.
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Diney Costeloe
Diney Costeloe is the author of twenty-four novels, several short stories, and many articles and poems. She has three children and seven grandchildren, so when she isn't writing, she's busy with family. She and her husband divide their time between Somerset and West Cork. Find Diney online at dineycosteloe.co.uk, or on Twitter @Dineycost
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a book the story is gripping , sad heart rending on the edge of your seat listening I don't think I would survive what those people went through I hope it will never happen again a great listen
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent, moving story! This book needs a sequel! Great author and narrator!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Diney Costaloe's books are all amazing! Edge of your seat twists and turns!