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Because of You

By: Dawn French
Narrated by: Dawn French
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The eagerly awaited, life-affirming and moving new novel from number one best-selling Author Dawn French.

Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock...midnight.

The old millennium turns into the new.

In the same hospital, two very different women give birth to two very similar daughters.

Hope leaves with a beautiful baby girl.

Anna leaves with empty arms.

Seventeen years later, the gods who keep watch over broken-hearted mothers wreak mighty revenge and the truth starts rolling, terrible and deep, toward them all.

The power of mother-love will be tested to its limits.

Perhaps beyond....

Because Of You is Dawn French's stunning new novel, told with her signature humour, warmth and so much love.

©2020 Dawn French (P)2020 Penguin Audio
Literature & Fiction Heartfelt Funny Comedy Witty Feel-Good

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A unique story of love and loss

Loved this story and the narration. Difficult topics covered with empathy and alternate perspectives.

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A beautiful book!!

One of the best books I’ve ever read, so moving!! It includes warmth, true love of mother and daughter, loss and hope. Dawn French is an amazing author. Loved it!!

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Wow

It was a bit unbelievable to start with but then I was hooked and did NOT expect the ending - wow! Dawn French never disappoints 😊

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Enjoyable listening

It took me a while to get into this audio book, but when I did I couldn't turn it off. I loved the story line, the lively characters and Dawn's performance.

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Frustrating

Dawn French narrating may not have helped. The 3 female lead characters diction was the same as the vicar of Dibley.
Sorry, but it became irritating.

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AMAZING!

loved every single minute of this story! Dawn French is made me laugh out loud and cry!

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Beautiful

Such a moving, beautiful sad story. loved it. Love Dawn French. cannot wait for her next book.

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What a love story!

Wow! Beautifully written and just a delight..... laugh out loud funny.... Mr Bean-esque in parts....I didn’t want it to end. It’s a long time since a book made me cry. U r such a great writer Dawn! Thank u x

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LOVE

What a beautiful show of love, acceptance and forgiveness. A light, warming read, highly recommended.

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Beautifully written and beautifully read

This is the second book written and read by Dawn French that I have have enjoyed on Audible. Both are 5 star despite having completely different story lines. Dawn writes and narrates so creatively and articulately. Thank you so very much Dawn.

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