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Friends of Dorothy

The funny and brilliant new novel from the star of QI - an instant Sunday Times bestseller

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Friends of Dorothy

By: Sandi Toksvig
Narrated by: Sandi Toksvig
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 The funny, wise and brilliant new novel from the star of QI and the author of Between the Stops - an instant Sunday Times bestseller
'Warm, witty and wise . . . the perfect balm for these turbulent times' GRAHAM NORTON

After much searching, the happily married young couple, Amber and Stevie think they have found the perfect spot in Grimaldi Square. Despite the rundown pub across the way, the overgrown garden and a decidedly nosy neighbour, number 4 is the house of their dreams. Stevie, a woman who has never left anything to chance, has planned everything so nothing can spoil their happiness. But upstairs in their new home, seated on an old red sofa is the woman they bought the place from - eighty-year-old foul-mouthed, straight-talking, wise-cracking Dorothy - who has decided that she's not going anywhere. It turns out that Dorothy will be only the first in a line of life-changing surprises.

Friends of Dorothy is a touching, funny novel about a family that is not biological, but logical; a story close to Sandi Toksvig's heart.

Readers can't get enough of Friends of Dorothy!

'Superb. Buy this book . . . Enjoyed it so much that I feel like starting at the beginning again' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I absolutely adored this book! I hope to be half as hilarious as Dorothy when I reach my 70s' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I literally read this in 24 hours and really could not put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'It's a rare thing to find a novel that's warm and funny, but in no way cheesy or predictable . . . can't wait to re-read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A great big warm hug of a book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I would give this six stars if I could' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐©2024 Sandi Toksvig Family Life Genre Fiction Humorous Literature & Fiction Romance Funny Heartfelt Witty

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Warm, witty and wise... the perfect balm for these turbulent times
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Great story. I loved listening to Sandi Toksvig reading it. The characters are wonderfully believable. It won't surprise me if it is made into a movie. I would love to live in Grimaldy Place and go to 'The Onion'.

I want to be a friend of Dorothy.

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Fast paced hilarious, very clever writing. About human yearning for love and a sense of belonging. Loved every minute of it. Sandi Topsvig was the perfect narrator for her own book. Don't miss it

A Heartwarming hilarious romp

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I had no idea where this novel was taking me. but, I went for the ride. what a wonderful story full of exciting twists and turns. The characters came to life and held my attention from beginning to end. beautifully written and read by Sandi Toksvig. I am looking for the next novel. thank you for Dotty.

Joyous and Intriguing

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A very engaging read, great story, I learnt more about some of the challenges of LGBTQ A+ community. Narration was outstanding as expected, I'll be recommending to friends for sure.

All the feels

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Narrated by the author with gentle humour. Great characters and laugh out loud at times.

Sandi’s humour

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