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Messy, Wonderful Us

By: Catherine Isaac
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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From Richard & Judy Book club author Catherine Isaac comes the emotional and uplifting story of love, loss, friendship and a letter that changes everything.

In late 1983, a letter arrives from Italy, containing secrets so unthinkable that it is hidden away, apparently forever. More than three decades later, it is found...by the last person who was ever supposed to see it.

When Allie opens an envelope in her grandmother’s house, it changes everything she knows about her family - and herself.

With the truth liable to hurt those she loves most, she hires a private detective to find out what happened to her late mother in the summer before Allie was born. Taking leave from her job as a research scientist, she is led to the sun-drenched shores of Lake Garda, accompanied by her best friend Ed.

But the secrets that emerge go far beyond anything they were expecting. Now, Allie must find the courage to confront her family’s tangled past and reshape her own future.

©2019 Catherine Isaac (P)2019 Simon & Schuster UK

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wonderful book

it's a great book, wonderful voice work. I loved the detail of Italy. great characters, immersing story.

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fantastic

narrator was amazing, the effort put in to even convey phone calls. best Audiobook I've ever listened to!

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struggled to finish

I realised pretty early on I made a mistake downloading this one. Parts of it were OK but I really struggled to stay interested. Not a fan of this one. it may have been partly the genre just not my cup of tea.

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Enjoyable

The characters in this book are some who you can easily identify with. An enjoyable book with a few twists and turns. Narration was good. Would recommend.

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A nice read

This story had a few twists and turns but was altogether lovely to read. Good also to highlight abuse that comes from seemingly unlikely places and also the impact it has on the abused who often aren’t seen.

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Lovely

And awesome story I felt it could’ve gone on a bit further the ending was a bit abrupt!bI guess that leaves room for a second book I hope to see one soon

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Don’t hesitate to enjoy this story

I can’t say enough good things about this title!
The story itself is so engaging, and the narrator is fab!
Absolutely loved it!!

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really enjoyed the listen ☺️

I really enjoyed the listen... fell like it finished a bit abruptly.... but overall was a good story

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Just couldn’t finish it

Really enjoyed it until the storyline became just too unbelievable and I couldn’t finish it. Will return it.

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A must read

This is one incredible book. It takes you on one of the most beautiful adventures. You will laugh, you will cry but it will leave you wanting more from this author. Kristen Atherton is a fabulous narrator, switching between the characters. I absolutely loved this book - 5 stars!

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