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The Comfort of Saturdays
- Sunday Philosophy Club, Book 5
- Narrated by: Hilary Neville
- Series: Sunday Philosophy Club (abridged), Book 5
- Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Women's Fiction
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As she attempts to unravel the truth behind Dr Thompson's disgrace, Isabel's patient intelligence is also required to deal with challenges in her own life. There is her baby son Charlie; Cat's deli to look after, not to mention her vulnerable assistant Eddie; and a mysterious and unlikeable composer who has latched on to Jamie, making Isabel fear for the future of her new family.
Isabel treads a difficult path between trust and gullibility, philanthropy and interference, while keeping in her sights the small but certain comforts of family, philosophy and a fine Saturday morning.
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- Margaret
- 19-08-2016
How to get an education in morality
All Alexander MCCALL's books get your thinking gear working. All of them real gems with their gentle understanding of human nature.
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- deborah boerne
- 29-06-2015
pity this is abridged
just as expected from this author and series. well written and entertaining. worth listening to.
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