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Something in Common

By: Roisin Meaney
Narrated by: Jacqueline Milne
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Summary

A life-affirming, poignant story of two women with nothing in common except their friendship - from Number One bestselling author Roisin Meaney.

Perfect for listeners of Cathy Kelly and Sheila O'Flanagan.

The friendship starts with a letter...from aspiring writer Sarah to blunt but witty journalist Helen, complaining about Helen's most recent book review. And there begins a correspondence that blossoms into a friendship which spans over two decades.

As the years pass, the women exchange details of loves lost and found, of family joys and upheavals. Sarah's letters filled with thoughts on her outwardly perfect marriage and her aching desire for children, and Helen's on the struggle of raising her young daughter alone.

But little do they realise that their story began long before Sarah penned that first letter - on one unforgettable afternoon when Sarah changed the course of Helen's life forever.

This is the story of Helen and Sarah, and the friendship that was part of their destiny.

©2013 Roisin Meaney (P)2024 Hachette Ireland Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Relationships Romance Women's Fiction Witty
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I so enjoyed this wonderful story by Roisin Meaney. The sad part is that I have now finished it with no where to go but very good memories. Thank you Roisin

The love that developed between two women that were so different.

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Just loved the book. Flowed so well I felt they were people I’ve known over my time. I once had a pen pal - she passed before we could meet 😔💕

We’ll meet again - maybe

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This is a wonderful book of life and friendship. I was looking out for this Audiobook since last year when I saw it was going to be released in March 24. From the start it grasped me and I couldn't get enough. Another great read from Roinsin Meaney.

This Did Not Disappoint!!!

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I liked the way the story was told between the two women. The passing years were referenced subtly to give time context.
Narration was excellent and engaging.

Well that was not the ending I expected!

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Something in Common is another gorgeous read from Roisin Meaney, and I absolutely loved it. Her writing always feels like a comforting hug—gentle, heartfelt, and full of emotional truth—and this story is no exception. The unfolding friendship between the two women, told through years of letters, is tender, moving, and beautifully real.

Meaney has a gift for capturing the small, quiet moments that make life meaningful, and she does it with such warmth and grace. If you love character-driven stories that stay with you long after the final page, I can’t recommend this book enough. Roisin Meaney’s work never disappoints, and this has become one of my favourites.

Roisin Meaney at Her Best

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