A HAVEN ON ORCHARD LANE

Listeners hear the story of Charlotte Ward, star of the London stage, who puts her infant daughter, Rosalind, into the care of an aunt in order to continue her career. After a failed marriage and a disastrous return to the theater, she finds herself reunited with her daughter, now an adult, who begrudgingly takes Charlotte in. The two learn the power of service to others in mending their broken relationship. With her crisp, clear tone, and precise enunciation, Beverly Crick brings these characters to life. Through her vocal versatility, listeners will feel emotionally connected to both Charlotte and Rosalind. Crick captures the emotional content of the novel and brings the characters' personalities to life, creating a memorable listening experience. C.S. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2017]