The Uncertain Future of the Silvermans
Victor Canning
A life-affirming story of family and personal self-discovery
When George, the eldest son of Matthew Silverman, announces he won’t follow his father’s footsteps as editor of the family-owned local newspaper, the family finds itself on a course for change. The newspaper has been going for nearly 100 years.
With younger brother Alexander and sisters Loraine and Alison growing up fast too, and gradual progress in the world around them, can Matthew do what’s best for them all?
This beautifully observed story of a loving family navigating generational change retains a timeless appeal today.
Praise for Victor Canning:
‘His gift of story-telling is obviously innate. Rarely does one come on so satisfying an amalgam of plot, characterisation and good writing.’ Punch
‘Quite delightful … with an atmosphere of quiet contentment and humour that cannot fail to charm.’ Daily Telegraph
‘A swift-moving novel, joyous, happy and incurably optimistic.’ Evening Standard
‘There is such a gentle humour in the book.’ Daily Sketch
‘What counts for most in the story … is his mounting pleasure in vagabondage and the English scene.’ The Times
‘A paean to the beauties of the English countryside and the lovable oddities of the English character.’ New York Times
Author - Victor Canning.
Narrator - John Higgins.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Victor Canning
John Higgins
Classic Canning
Duckworth Books
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
A life-affirming story of family and personal self-discovery When George, the eldest son of Matthew Silverman, announces he won’t follow his father’s footsteps as editor of the family-owned local newspaper, the family finds itself on a course for change. The newspaper has been going for nearly 100 years. With younger brother Alexander and sisters Loraine and Alison growing up fast too, and gradual progress in the world around them, can Matthew do what’s best for them all? This beautifully observed story of a loving family navigating generational change retains a timeless appeal today. Praise for Victor Canning: ‘His gift of story-telling is obviously innate. Rarely does one come on so satisfying an amalgam of plot, characterisation and good writing.’ Punch ‘Quite delightful … with an atmosphere of quiet contentment and humour that cannot fail to charm.’ Daily Telegraph ‘A swift-moving novel, joyous, happy and incurably optimistic.’ Evening Standard ‘There is such a gentle humour in the book.’ Daily Sketch ‘What counts for most in the story … is his mounting pleasure in vagabondage and the English scene.’ The Times ‘A paean to the beauties of the English countryside and the lovable oddities of the English character.’ New York Times Author - Victor Canning. Narrator - John Higgins. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:00:10
Chapter 2
Duration:00:26:40
Chapter 3
Duration:00:31:32
Chapter 4
Duration:00:37:53
Chapter 5
Duration:00:28:50
Chapter 6
Duration:00:22:49
Chapter 7
Duration:00:26:27
Chapter 8
Duration:00:43:26
Chapter 9
Duration:00:19:14
Chapter 10
Duration:00:28:35
Chapter 11
Duration:00:42:53
Chapter 12
Duration:00:23:29
Chapter 13
Duration:00:37:09
Chapter 14
Duration:00:16:35
Chapter 15
Duration:00:24:12
Chapter 16
Duration:00:17:36
Chapter 17
Duration:00:26:49
Chapter 18
Duration:00:34:40
Chapter 19
Duration:00:35:30
Chapter 20
Duration:00:13:39
Chapter 21
Duration:00:09:03
Chapter 22
Duration:00:00:12