Garthowen: A Story of a Welsh Homestead


Read by Craig Franklin

(5 stars; 9 reviews)

The story centers around the Owens' family and young ‘Morva of the Moor’, the prettiest girl in the world.

The Owens of Garthowen, once a prestigious local family, are on a financial decline and they are now considered locally, to be simple farmers.

Morva Lloyd works for the Owens' family as a shepherdess, a milk maid and general helper. But is also considered to be a family member and was fostered by Sara, the neighbour. She is also loved by both of Ebben Owens sons, Will and Gethin, in slightly different ways!

This is the engaging tale of the family's complex and rolling situation. - Summary by Craig Franklin (9 hr 16 min)

Chapters

A turn of the road 12:53 Read by Craig Franklin
"Garthowen" 32:28 Read by Craig Franklin
Morva of the Moor 24:43 Read by Craig Franklin
The Old Bible 18:28 Read by Craig Franklin
The Sea Maiden 19:22 Read by Craig Franklin
Gethin's Presents 18:16 Read by Craig Franklin
The Broom Girl 20:11 Read by Craig Franklin
Garthowen Slopes 24:04 Read by Craig Franklin
The North Star 17:21 Read by Craig Franklin
The Cynos 25:33 Read by Craig Franklin
Unrest 20:43 Read by Craig Franklin
Sara's Vision 21:36 Read by Craig Franklin
The Bird Flutters 21:15 Read by Craig Franklin
Dr. Owen 28:52 Read by Craig Franklin
Gwenda's Prospects 22:25 Read by Craig Franklin
Isderi 28:33 Read by Craig Franklin
Gwenda at Garthowen 32:33 Read by Craig Franklin
Sara 21:19 Read by Craig Franklin
The "Sciet" 25:05 Read by Craig Franklin
Love's Pilgrimage 24:41 Read by Craig Franklin
The Mate of the "Gwenllian" 23:11 Read by Craig Franklin
Gethin's Story 21:36 Read by Craig Franklin
Turned Out! 35:31 Read by Craig Franklin
A Dance on the Cliffs 16:00 Read by Craig Franklin

Reviews


(5 stars)

This such a wonderful story! I hope you will publish more books by this author.

A pleasant listen


(5 stars)

A pleasant,gentle story with well drawn and, mostly ,likeable characters but what really kept me listening was Mr Franklin's amazing voice - brilliant characterisations , great Welsh pronunciations and, to me it had echoes of Richard Burton ( very nice !)

I absolutely enjoyed this book and narration. Beautiful!


(5 stars)

It didn't take long for this sweet little story to have me hooked. It is enchanting and the narration very well done. Thank you.

Twists and turns in a family told through a tidy love story


(5 stars)

I thoroughly enjoyed this nuanced reading, full of richly pronounced loyal dialog and character voicing. Bravo!

Beautiful, engaging tale of true love and redemption


(5 stars)

I loved every word. The reader is so talented, and dialogued with various distinct voices of contrasting tone and accent.