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Hardacre #2
Hardacre's Luck
Part 2 of the Hardacre series
The gripping sequel to the bestselling family saga Hardacre. Hardacre's Luck follows the triumphs and tragedies of the next generation of the Hardacre family in 1950s Yorkshire and London. Young Sam Hardacre leaves behind his life at the Abbey to continue the family tradition by starting his own business empire. Meanwhile, Harry Hardacre is now head of the household, but wonders which of the young Hardacre men should inherit his father's legacy. Joe's widow, Helen, plots the ultimate revenge on those who crossed her. And two best friends fight for the love of Maud and Albert's glamorous film-star daughter, Janet.
The gripping sequel to the bestselling family saga Hardacre. Hardacre's Luck follows the triumphs and tragedies of the next generation of the Hardacre family in 1950s Yorkshire and London. Young Sam Hardacre leaves behind his life at the Abbey to continue the family tradition by starting his own business empire. Meanwhile, Harry Hardacre is now head of the household, but wonders which of the young Hardacre men should inherit his father's legacy. Joe's widow, Helen, plots the ultimate revenge on those who crossed her. And two best friends fight for the love of Maud and Albert's glamorous film-star daughter, Janet.
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First published May 29, 1984
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C.L. Skelton
8 books21 followers(1919 - 1979), C.L. (Clement Lister) Skelton's varied career included stage and film acting, war service in the RAF, seven years as a lay brother with a religious order, hunting the Loch Ness monster and selling insurance and brushes door-to-door in the Scottish Highlands.
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February 10, 2020
Well, doubt if I'll read anymore of this author's novels even though they're available through Kindle Unlimited which I have for free through the end of March. Slightly better then "Hardacre" but not enough for me to bump it up to 4 stars. Takes place in the 1950's and early 1960's. The main character is Sam Hardacre who is named for his Great-Uncle. At least I think the original Sam Hardacre is his Great-Uncle! There are so many characters in these 2 books that I had a difficult time keeping track of who was related to who!
January 11, 2017
Great
Really a great story! A little verbose at times but all characters developed as should be. Hopefully another book to continue the family saga.
Really a great story! A little verbose at times but all characters developed as should be. Hopefully another book to continue the family saga.
May 17, 2023
wanted to finish the series
I liked the characters well enough to want to see how the family evolves in the second book. It was slow and drawn out. I skipped full pages and sections while the author waxed on about the backstory presented in book 1. Spoiler Alert: while common for the period the first cousin love affair turned me off.
I liked the characters well enough to want to see how the family evolves in the second book. It was slow and drawn out. I skipped full pages and sections while the author waxed on about the backstory presented in book 1. Spoiler Alert: while common for the period the first cousin love affair turned me off.
July 17, 2017
Delightful Tale
This story is so rich and full of heart. The characters are flavored and salty. Loving this author and the style!
This story is so rich and full of heart. The characters are flavored and salty. Loving this author and the style!
November 23, 2024
After reading the first book, I was looking forward to the writers style. I was expecting a swift movement of the story, and fewer drawn out descriptions and events.
However, I feel like a different editor read this manuscript, and told her to do it differently.
The events in this book dragged out, to the point I was skipping pages and paragraphs and not missing anything.
Some of what happens in this book toward the end, does however lack the time it deserved. For example, I don’t think we really get time to know Mavis. To hear more about Jane’s reaction to Geordie and their relationship, would have been nice.
I’d like to know more about how Sam’s finances were after buying the house.
The second half of the book left me with too many questions at the end, and I feel like I knew too much at the start.
That said, I did enjoy this book, loved the family, and it’s characters, and seeing what became of them all.
However, I feel like a different editor read this manuscript, and told her to do it differently.
The events in this book dragged out, to the point I was skipping pages and paragraphs and not missing anything.
Some of what happens in this book toward the end, does however lack the time it deserved. For example, I don’t think we really get time to know Mavis. To hear more about Jane’s reaction to Geordie and their relationship, would have been nice.
I’d like to know more about how Sam’s finances were after buying the house.
The second half of the book left me with too many questions at the end, and I feel like I knew too much at the start.
That said, I did enjoy this book, loved the family, and it’s characters, and seeing what became of them all.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 8, 2021
An absorbing sequel to Hardacre
Loved this continuation of the Hardacre saga. Well developed characters, skilful plot twists and realistic challenges. CL Skelton has an immensely readable style which has wonderful lyrical moments and lovely sentence structure. The right words inevitably placed in the best order, a pleasure to read.
Loved this continuation of the Hardacre saga. Well developed characters, skilful plot twists and realistic challenges. CL Skelton has an immensely readable style which has wonderful lyrical moments and lovely sentence structure. The right words inevitably placed in the best order, a pleasure to read.
August 2, 2023
Good
It was not as enjoyable as the first book. I found myself wanting this to end. It just didn't have the same dynamics as the first book although it started out promising. Very long winded at times and not enough characters nor character development of those that were there to make it interesting. A disappointment.
It was not as enjoyable as the first book. I found myself wanting this to end. It just didn't have the same dynamics as the first book although it started out promising. Very long winded at times and not enough characters nor character development of those that were there to make it interesting. A disappointment.
September 27, 2023
many family members
With family comes all sorts of emotions triumph, despair, death, life, and everything in between. This was written as though the author fully understood family with all the additions and subtractions. Very pleasant reading an apparent real family history. Though it’s not, it just felt that way.
With family comes all sorts of emotions triumph, despair, death, life, and everything in between. This was written as though the author fully understood family with all the additions and subtractions. Very pleasant reading an apparent real family history. Though it’s not, it just felt that way.
April 27, 2024
A satisfying read of family fortunes and misfortunes
A page turner as you want to see what happens next to the complex characters. It is well thought out that each member interacts in so many ways and circumstances. It keeps you hooked till the end and you are left wondering how they are going on from here.
A page turner as you want to see what happens next to the complex characters. It is well thought out that each member interacts in so many ways and circumstances. It keeps you hooked till the end and you are left wondering how they are going on from here.
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December 1, 2024Excellent book . Sorry when I had finished reading it as it and the first book Hardacre were great books. It was sometimes confusing, as working out who was related to whom , perhaps a diagram of the family tree would have helped. Some parts I found a little verbose,but this did not greatly detract from my reading the long and detailed family story. I am looking forward to the TV series.
June 5, 2017
Very enjoyable to read. Just the book you need on a rainy day, with a hot cup of tea. It is the sequel to Hardacre and the saga continues until the 1960's. It's about family, love, tradition and new things.
August 30, 2017
Excellent
I loved it!!! The sequel is as good as the first book. It has heartbreak, love, drama, family drama, it has it all. What a fantastic book. I would love to see a 3rd book in this set to continue the family Hardacre!!
I loved it!!! The sequel is as good as the first book. It has heartbreak, love, drama, family drama, it has it all. What a fantastic book. I would love to see a 3rd book in this set to continue the family Hardacre!!
June 26, 2018
Wonderful family saga
I read the first book and then continued with this . The characters are finally drawn and intriguing in their complexity . Underneath it all, there is family love which conquers all.
I read the first book and then continued with this . The characters are finally drawn and intriguing in their complexity . Underneath it all, there is family love which conquers all.
October 20, 2018
Better than the first
Definitely an improvement on the original this book follows one character over only 10-15 years and therefore spends a lot more time with characters. A good free book
Definitely an improvement on the original this book follows one character over only 10-15 years and therefore spends a lot more time with characters. A good free book
June 22, 2020
Sam Hardacre
Beautifully written, incredible historical fiction with the life story of a guttie and his family, their haps and mishaps, gains and losses. A book filled with tears, laughter and surprises. Great read.
Beautifully written, incredible historical fiction with the life story of a guttie and his family, their haps and mishaps, gains and losses. A book filled with tears, laughter and surprises. Great read.
September 20, 2022
It took over a month for me to be ready for the continuation of the series. This time I checked out the book and the audio at the same time. I think I will have to buy these because they are ones I want to repeat. The characters are too real not to miss. So I will have to revisit.
March 29, 2023
wonderful story
I loved both the first and the second Hardacres Luck. Cl Skelton writes gorgeous sentences and also is able to narrate both an unforgettable character as well craft a great story.
I am going to read all of his novels.
I loved both the first and the second Hardacres Luck. Cl Skelton writes gorgeous sentences and also is able to narrate both an unforgettable character as well craft a great story.
I am going to read all of his novels.
June 19, 2023
great family saga
I loved these books. Great characters and family dynamics. Colorful writing. I highly recommend. Even tho the family became rich…the original couple maintained their simple values
I loved these books. Great characters and family dynamics. Colorful writing. I highly recommend. Even tho the family became rich…the original couple maintained their simple values
June 27, 2023
A family saga continues
After World War II a family continues to struggle with life, love, familial relationships and the changing post war world. All human emotions and experiences are wrapped up in the next generations of the Hardacre family.
After World War II a family continues to struggle with life, love, familial relationships and the changing post war world. All human emotions and experiences are wrapped up in the next generations of the Hardacre family.
December 20, 2024
Bluidy BRILLIANT!!!
I can't even see to write a review about the book I've just read, my eyes are too full of tears knowing that I've reached the end of a beautiful family saga! Well, maybe not quite the end....
I can't even see to write a review about the book I've just read, my eyes are too full of tears knowing that I've reached the end of a beautiful family saga! Well, maybe not quite the end....
February 13, 2025
Hardacres Luck
The sequel. Was good. Not as concise as first book, more characters and more wandering. Felt a family tree would have been useful in the front of the book. Still enjoyed it
The sequel. Was good. Not as concise as first book, more characters and more wandering. Felt a family tree would have been useful in the front of the book. Still enjoyed it
April 10, 2018
Great Sequel
Not often is the sequel just as good as the first. I also love that, just like Hardacre, you learn so much about each characters personal perspective.
Not often is the sequel just as good as the first. I also love that, just like Hardacre, you learn so much about each characters personal perspective.
October 17, 2018
Getting better and better
Enjoyed the first book and also engrossed with Hardacre Famiy Saga book2. Going to binge on book 3 as soon as possible.
Enjoyed the first book and also engrossed with Hardacre Famiy Saga book2. Going to binge on book 3 as soon as possible.
December 14, 2018
A much better book than the first in this two book series. Worth a read, even if you have to read the first one as well.
January 29, 2020
Hardacre's Luck is the second book of a family Saga that continues where the first left off. The characters are full of life and their lives and tribulations continue. Thoroughly enjoyed reading.
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February 9, 2021Another Family Saga that I much enjoyed.
January 22, 2022
I read this on the back of the original Hardacre. I was quite disappointed & couldn’t recommend it.
October 9, 2022
Good Read
Good read. A bit wandering at times, but great characters. I would recommend this book today all lovers of Family Sagas.
Good read. A bit wandering at times, but great characters. I would recommend this book today all lovers of Family Sagas.
April 7, 2024
I like family sagas so this was rifgt up my alley, with one exceptimuch tragedy. tragedy.
February 28, 2025
It was a great sequel but towards the end it became rushed to include all the missing pieces. Definitely would recommend but remember that the end feels rushed.
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