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Just One Wish

By: Rachael Johns
Narrated by: Casey Withoos
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 Three women, three secrets, one life-changing journey.

Alice has always been a trailblazer as a scientist, activist and mother. She knew her choices would involve sacrifices, but now, on the eve of her eightieth birthday, she's beginning to wonder if she's sacrificed too much.

Alice's daughter, Sappho, rebelled against her unconventional upbringing, choosing to marry young and embrace life as a homemaker, but her status as a domestic goddess has recently taken a surprising turn.

Ged has always been the peacemaker between her grandmother and mother. A tenacious journalist, she knows what she wants in life and love, yet when everything in her world starts falling apart, she begins to question whether she really knows anyone at all.

At a crossroads in each of their lives, Alice, Sappho and Ged embark on a celebratory trip together, but instead of bringing them closer, the holiday sparks life-changing consequences and lifts the lid on a fifty-year-old secret.

Can Ged rescue her family if their story is built on a betrayal?

From bestselling, ABIA award-winning author Rachael Johns comes an engrossing and wise novel about ambition, choices and what it means to be a woman.

 Family Life Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Women's Fiction
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This was my first Rachael John's book (surprisingly) and I'm hooked. what a magnificent author. I love an Australian romance story, however this had depth, was unpredictable & really had me engrossed from the beginning, so much so that I listened to the whole book in 2 days. Casey Withoos is always fantastic as a narrator, and she didn't disappoint, bringing such depth to each character. I absolutely loved 'Just One Wish'.

Exceptional Read

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I've enjoyed all of Rachael's books, but this one had me crying and celebrating in parts. The plot is multi-layered and some unexpected things eventuate ... the twists and turns of family relationships makes for a story that is unpredictable, but compelling

My favourite Rachael Johns so far

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As an active feminist from back in the 60s onwards, this book gave me a lot to think about, all wrapped up in a good storyline. It reminded me of people and events from the past and the opportunity to compare them with contemporary events, especially now with investigations being demanded into life in public institutions in Australia.
I can see that as an author, Rachael Johns has grown in her ability to involve noteworthy contemporary Australian issues in her books, not just limiting herself to bush chick-lit romance tales. Good on you Rachael. Your grounding still remains as honest to goodness Australian womanhood, but sometimes, for my own relaxation, I wish I could read another Wheatbelt story and love the characters and the simple plot as I used to.
Thanks for yet another good book!

Provides much to reflect on ....

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Loved every moment of this book, could not stop listening until the end and laughed and cried throughout! Rachael Johns is now my absolute, favourite author!

unforgettable

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Loved this book. Well done Rachael, you wrote an amazing book once again. Thank you

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