Margaret of Milton

A North and South Variation

By: Elaine Owen

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Margaret Hale loses her father unexpectedly and must marry the man she refused months earlier- the same man who has said he no longer cares for her. At the same time John Thornton is compelled by his sense of honor to offer his name and a home to the woman he believes is in love with another man. How will our couple find their way to happiness and love in a union born of obligation?

Delightfully Believable

I am the world's biggest "North and South" fan, so I simply had to listen to this book. The story starts near the end of the original manuscript. The weaving of this alternate "ending" is quite clever. Although some suspension of disbelief must be maintained, the story works and skillfully creates plenty of tension and suspense. The love story is painfully precious. I broke down and cried twice. I'm not sure if only diehard fans can appreciate this, or whether a novice would feel the same. However, for those who have a solid understanding of the original story, this alternate continuation is like a rare jewel to be treasured and remembered. I am highly impressed by the author's imagination and writing skill. The ending was beautiful and satisfying. I hope to read more stories from this author in the future.

Nice Compliment to North and South

Great story. Nice to read that John and Margaret get married and have a baby. However, not a fan of virtual voice.

Very Satisfying

I’m not usually big on adaptations but this one had such high reviews, I decided to give it a try. I loved the story! It was exactly what I hoped for. And I was pleasantly surprised at how well the narration turned out. Virtual Voice did better than some human narrators I’ve listened to!

I've decided that this adaptation is my favorite.

It's a rewrite of Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South. it's enjoyable to listen because it's focus is on the relationship between Mr Thornton and Miss Hale. There are sections that are a bit cliche but overall good read. I've listened to this audio again and thoroughly enjoyed it. I've decided it's a wonderful adaptation of the original North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell's book. I can't seem to get enough of this audiobook. It is well worth listening to.

Sweet

Lovely characters. Kind and warm. Ends well. Feel Good. Predictable, yet o wanted to see how it ended.