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Starlings

By: Russell Tovey
Narrated by: Andrew Scott, George MacKay, Jason Patel, Julian Kostov, Michele Austin, Russell Tovey
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Donald is a forty-something aspiring drag queen with a lifetime of bitterness hiding behind his nail polish. He's not been back to his northern home-town since his father kicked him out after catching him wearing his dead mother's clothes. But his past is about to catch up with him, when his strange, beautiful younger brother arrives on his doorstep. Will Owen’s unexpected presence pull him out of his depression? Or is he destined to drag his little brother down with him?

The debut novel by actor Russell Tovey, Starlings features a multi-cast, led by Andrew Scott as Donald and George MacKay as Owen.

Also featuring Jason Patel, Julian Kostov, Michele Austin, and Russell Tovey.

Available in Dolby Atmos.

©2025 Russell Tovey (P)2026 Audible Ltd. Contemporary Editors Select Family Life Genre Fiction LGBTQIA+ Creators Heartfelt
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I loved the performance and the beautiful message delivered with humour and at times venom.

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Did not expect to like this at all but every single character grew on me more and more. Very different to my usual crime/thriller preferences but I’m so glad I gave this a go. Needs to be a tv series.

Slow start but bear with it.

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I didn't know what to expect, but I really enjoyed the whole story, the characters and the production. Were all just looking for love and acceptance at the end of the day.

Unexpectedly good

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I loved this. It was sad but it really pulled me in. The acting was wonderful and the story was so true to life.

Such real characters!

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Loved every second of this production. Incredible acting & storyline & was in tears by the end!

Wow!

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