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

A unique story of love and loss

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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!!

A beautiful book!!

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

Wow

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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.

Enjoyable listening

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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.

Frustrating

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A touching story. Beautifully written. Rears and laughter. Unexpected twist. Wonderfully read by the Author.

Great story. Loved it.

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this was another great read by Dawn. Incredible how the story unfolded with no idea until the end how the book title related to the story. loved it.

interesting twist

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Dawn French you have written a magnificent love story. Unexpected but wonderful turns, I could not put the book down.

Your outstanding performance enriched the story another 100%.

Absolutely wonderful

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Loved it. Loved Dawn reading it. Love trumps everthing and forgives everything. Easy to listen to

Beautiful story

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There are several layers to this book. It is entertaining and challenging - worth reading!

enjoyed very much; story that tests moral compass

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