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The Kennedy Debutante

By: Kerri Maher
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
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“A riveting reimagining of a true tale of forbidden love.”—People

The captivating novel following the exploits of Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, the forgotten and rebellious daughter of one of America's greatest political dynasties.

London, 1938. The effervescent "It girl" of London society since her father was named the ambassador, Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy moves in rarefied circles, rubbing satin-covered elbows with some of the twentieth century's most powerful figures. Eager to escape the watchful eye of her strict mother, Rose; the antics of her older brothers, Jack and Joe; and the erratic behavior of her sister Rosemary, Kick is ready to strike out on her own and is soon swept off her feet by Billy Hartington, the future Duke of Devonshire.

But their love is forbidden, as Kick's devout Catholic family and Billy's staunchly Protestant one would never approve their match. And when war breaks like a tidal wave across her world, Billy is ripped from her arms as the Kennedys are forced to return to the States. Kick finds work as a journalist and joins the Red Cross to get back to England, where she will have to decide where her true loyalties lie—with family or with love.... 20th Century Biographical Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Romance England Biography War
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Loved this part fiction part fact insight into the iconic Kennedy clan. Little is known of Kick and her association with the British aristocracy was of real interest. Beautifully read despite a slightly interesting Australian accent for one of the characters!!! Thoroughly enjoyed this novel.

Winning combination...fact & fiction

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Loved this book. Just want to go back to the beginning and listen to it all over again. Great narration added to the enjoyment.

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I was so completely disappointed with this book. I was really looking forward to it, as I have researched the family previously. However the style of writing was very immature and lacking any real literary talent. Chapter after endless chapter, filled with "he said, she said" dialogue that could've come from a 12 year old. Very unsophisticated writing. This book simply dragged on. It's ironic really that a book about the supposedly dazzling, witty Kathleen Kennedy was so totally lacking in energy that it fizzled out by chapter 2. Thank goodness I got this one free through Audible! I would've been really upset if I had paid for it!

An excruciatingly slow read.

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