Listening Valley

By D.E. Stevenson

Book Overview

Nothing will stop Tonia from finding a home of her own

Tonia has lived all her life in the quiet Scottish countryside and can't imagine herself anywhere else. But when her beloved older sister gets married and moves away, Tonia begins to wonder if there aren't bigger things on the horizon for her too.

The advent of World War II brings Tonia briefly to the heart of London, where the roar of fighter planes echoes through the night and bombings are a constant threat--but just as she's settling into her new life, a heart-breaking tragedy sends her back home to Scotland. With new friends by her side, Tonia thinks she may have finally found the place where she is supposed to be. But the war interferes again with her plans, and she fears that the person she loves most may be lost to her forever.

Listening Valley is another heartwarming tale from D.E. Stevenson, beloved author of Miss Buncle's Book

Readers Love D.E. Stevenson's Books:

"This heartwarming novel is the literary equivalent of a comforting cup of cocoa on a cozy winter's evening--I can't recommend it highly enough."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402274742
• ISBN13: 9781402274749
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.2" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Life Just Before and During WWII in Scotland and England

Raised in an uncaring and thoughtless family, the heroine develops confidence, self-esteem and courage to fight for her own life. Everything about the characters, the setting, and the plot, including the girl's marriage as a teenager to a man older than her father, reflects the culture and mores of this fascinating time. Pleasant, amusing, and a continuation of some of the characters from "Celia's House", it is one of D. E. Stevenson's more enjoyable books.

Younger Woman Marries an Older Man...

A very shy girl meets an older gentleman, a friend of her father's. Romance does not begin at once, but older man realizes she is not appreciated by her family. She has a younger, prettier sister who her parents tend to dote on, leaving the older girl feeling awkward and unwanted. Her marriage to this older man is successful. The young girl becomes a woman with the help of a caring, loving husband. He helps her to get to know herself and adquire self-esteem. The story is very touching.

Listening Valley

Innocent, gentle story; spiritual overtones. The heroine is likeable, though shy. Gives the reader a feeling of what it was like to endure WWII in England and Scotland. I especially liked the historical aspects, getting inside the mind of someone who lived there.