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Away with the Penguins

By: Hazel Prior
Narrated by: Ayoola Smart, Nigel Pilkington, Nicolette McKenzie
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Veronica McCreedy is about to have the journey of a lifetime....

Veronica McCreedy lives in a mansion by the sea. She loves a nice cup of Darjeeling tea whilst watching a good wildlife documentary. And she’s never seen without her ruby-red lipstick.

Although these days, Veronica is rarely seen by anyone, because at 85, her days are spent mostly at home, alone.

She can be found either collecting litter from the beach (‘people who litter the countryside should be shot’), trying to locate her glasses (‘someone must have moved them’) or shouting instructions to her assistant, Eileen (‘Eileen, door!’).

Veronica doesn’t have family or friends nearby. Not that she knows about, anyway.... And she has no idea where she’s going to leave her considerable wealth when she dies.

But today...today, Veronica is going to make a decision that will change all of this.

©2020 Hazel Prior (P)2020 Penguin Audio 20th Century Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Small Town & Rural Women's Fiction Comedy Feel-Good Heartfelt
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What a great story! It worked well to have 3 narrators. I’ll be looking out for more by the dame author.

Delightful

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A truly delightful story with wonderful characters and penguins. What more could we ask for?

Delightful

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A wonderful story with a charming character development. It was delightful to hear about the main characters' past and her journey through Antarctica. Having 3 different narrators really helps keep track of everyone but also they each bring their characters to life, allowing you to really picture everything thats happening. I really enjoyed this book.

A heartwarming story

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Easy to listen to. A beautiful, sweet little story. Great narration. I adored it.

A beautiful story

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Absolutely loved central character Veronica and she was really made to come to life in sound of narrator's voice.

Fun book, worth a listen.

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This book was such a fabulous listen. I couldn’t put it down. Great narration too. Highly recommend.

Brilliant

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most enjoyable story which crosses Veronica's early life, war, loss of parents, love deep sadness when Nuns removed her baby, never to be seen again. Meeting grandson & the Penguins Lovely story.

away with the penguins

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This book was delightful. Believable characters, well developed. Complex back stories, well executed. A environmental message. Loved it.

Away with the Penguins

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I loved the way this was split into the individuals speaking. Very moving and funny at times. So glad my friend recommended - have just purchased the next one.

Wonderful story

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Great story about enduring love and human relationships whilst providing an amazing insight into the plight of penguins and the environment in today's world

Beautiful

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