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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.

©2024 Sandi Toksvig (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK Family Life Genre Fiction Humorous Literature & Fiction Romance Funny Heartfelt Witty
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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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Loved every minute of it. Heartwarming,funny & some quite good swearing. Great narration by Sandi

Lovely inclusive , uplifting story with fantastic characters.

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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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Warm, funny, feel good book that was only made better by being narrated by the author!

Heartwarming story

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What a clever, funny and moving book. I wish I could move into the neighbourhood. I will miss the characters and all that life brings to them.

Wonderful

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Such a fun & uplifting book, a real breath of fresh air. Had me laughing all the way through.

Hilarious

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this was a light, fun, trashy novel. not what I was expecting to be honest. a bit disappointed that the book made any straight man a bad person (I'm female). overall, an easy read, and I love listening to Sandi's voice

fun trash

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