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The Godmothers

By: Monica McInerney
Narrated by: Annie Maynard, Ella Scott Lynch, Nikki Shiels
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 'I don't want two wishy-washy godmothers,' Jeannie had said that afternoon in the country hospital when Eliza was only a day old. 'No dolls. No pink dresses. Just lots of adventures. Lots of spoiling. The pair of you like two mighty warriors protecting her at every step.'


Eliza Miller grew up in Australia as the only daughter of a troubled young mother, but with the constant support of two watchful godmothers, Olivia and Maxie. Despite her tricky childhood, she always felt loved and secure. Until, just before her eighteenth birthday, a tragic event changed her life.

Thirteen years on, Eliza is deliberately living as safely as possible, avoiding close relationships and devoting herself to her job. Out of the blue, an enticing invitation from one of her godmothers prompts a leap into the unknown.

Within a fortnight, Eliza finds herself in the middle of a complicated family in Edinburgh. There's no such thing as an ordinary day any more. Yet, amidst the chaos, Eliza begins to blossom. She finds herself not only hopeful about the future, but ready to explore her past, including the biggest mystery of all - who is her father?

Set in Australia, Scotland, Ireland and England, THE GODMOTHERS is a great big hug of a book that will fill your heart to bursting. It is a moving and perceptive story about love, lies, hope and sorrow, about the families we are born into and the families we make for ourselves. Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Women's Fiction Scotland
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I loved this latest novel once I started listening I wanted to keep listening highly recommended

Thank youMonica

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Excellent to listen to on our drive from Perth to Adelaide. Made us laugh and cry

gripping and enjoyable

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I loved the story, but I don't understand the need for the accents as they were all Australian, ok two moved to Scotland & England as young adults & from my own experience would not have lost their accents. the attempt at the Scottish accent was absolutely awful..spoiled it for me.

accents

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loved it easy listening always wanting to hear more not wanting to turn it off

heartfelt

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Lightweight story great for the drive home at the end of the day. The multiple narrators were very effective.

Enjoyable family drama

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