Stars Across the Ocean

By: Kimberley Freeman

Narrated by: Jennifer Vuletic

1874: Only days before she is to leave the foundling home where she grew up, Agnes Resolute discovers that, as a baby, she had been abandoned with a small token of her mother: a unicorn button. Agnes always believed her mother had been too poor to keep her, but after working as a laundress in the home she recognises the button as belonging to Genevieve Breckby, the beautiful and headstrong daughter of a local noble family. Agnes had seen Genevieve once, in the local village, and had never forgotten her. Despite having no money, Agnes will risk everything in a quest that will take her from the bleak moors of northern England to the harsh streets of London, then on to Paris and Ceylon. As Agnes follows her mother's trail, she makes choices that could cost her dearly. Finally, in Australia, she tracks Genevieve down. But is Genevieve capable of being the mother Agnes hopes she will be?©2017 Kimberley Freeman (P)2017 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

'Utterly engaging.' (The Courier Mail)

Definitely a good read

A little slow in a few spots but worth every minute. Loved it overall

I like the authors writing style.

I could not stop listening!

This book was amazing! I laughed I cried I felt admiration for the characters and felt so immersed in their life
Well read and well written wonderful listen

A very enjoyable story.

I enjoyed the story and the performance. It takes a few chapters to get started, but once the characters are developed the story is engaging.

Unexpected delight

I listened to this on a whim and was quickly drawn in to the intertwined stories. It had everything- historical and modern timelines, love story, family dynamics, strong female main characters, and interesting secondary characters with depth.

Didn’t care for the narrator

I liked the story and that is what keep me listening. I didn’t care for the narrator’s voice. She sounded too old to be the voice of the main character Agnes in my opinion. I did finish it despite the narration and my guess of how it would
end was correct.

Nice Listen

Another great listen from Kimberly Freeman. I love her style of writing and just about everything she's done. Highly recommended!

Wonderful Story!

This book captured my heart and I fell in love with the characters. Especially Agnes Resolute...she is a Hero and a delight. This was beautifully read. I would highly recommend it.

Overcoming Obstacles is Always a Great Theme

While I thought the character's naivete was ridiculous, I was rooting for her. Resolute was the perfect last name for her but her middle name was "gullible." She had spunk, determination and grit. While the book was a little predictable, it was still enjoyable.

SPOILER ALERT: I am glad she made it half way around the world to find what she was looking for right in front of her face.

How far would you go?

To find what you are long8ng for the most?
You will fall in love with Agnes and wonder if you are so intrepid and determined to know who you are and who you belong to.

A Treasure

I loved this story on so many levels and identified with the lead character, Agnes. The narrator was excellent. I recommend to anyone who has been a mother or a daughter