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The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy

By: Rachel Joyce
Narrated by: Celia Imrie
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When Queenie Hennessy discovers that Harold Fry is walking the length of England to save her, and all she has to do is wait, she is shocked. Her note had explained she was dying. How can she wait? A new volunteer at the hospice suggests that Queenie should write again; only this time she must tell Harold everything. In confessing to secrets she has hidden for 20 years, she will find atonement for the past. As the volunteer points out, ‘Even though you’ve done your travelling, you’re starting a new journey, too.’

Queenie thought her first letter would be the end of the story. She was wrong. It was the beginning.Told in simple, emotionally-honest prose, with a mischievous bite, this is a novel about the journey we all must take to learn who we are; it is about loving and letting go. And most of all it is about finding joy in unexpected places and at times we least expect.

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A very enjoyable addition and completion to the story of Harold Fry. Queenie’s story was all the more enjoyable for the perspective it gave to the story of David, Harold’s son. Loved the final chapter for what it added.

A truely excellent companion

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What a beautifully written, beautifully narrated book. So thoughtful, gentle & happysad all at once. And as the author says...what a wonderful 'companion' to Harold Fry.

Perfect in every way

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Five stars aren't enough. The writing is inspired and inspiring. The narration is superb. I know I would recognise Queenie wherever we met. If you know Harold, you must meet Queenie.
This is a work of art that I will never forget, for all the right reasons.

I wish I could give it more stars.

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I was soo looking forward to this but I found it sadly disappointing. As much as I loved the quirky and droll Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry , I found this to be quite miserable and a bit depressing. I wish I'd never read it.

A Bit Disappointed

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I loved the pilgrimage of Harold Fry as a story of friendship that had endured time and tragedy. I was disappointed to find out that Queenie had been in love with Harold the whole time, and as a result this story had an air of desperation that detracted from the characterisation of Queenie. I did however love the interactions between the folk at the hospice, it had a T. S Eliot/Prufrock feel to it, and the characters were hilariously real and entertaining.

Hopelessly romantic

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Rachel Joyce writes so well again. I was a bit daunted by the subject matter of this book, having faced some of it personally. I bet many of us have. I think there should be more books dealing with these places and topics. It is beautifully written, keeps you intrigued the whole way and yes, it’s a book about the whole of life, with plenty of laughter and joy. Highly recommend.

Another beauty!

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The humanity of the people portrayed in this companion novel is so palpable it’s hard to believe the people aren’t real. I can’t imagine anything better written than this book and applaud everyone involved in its creation, including the author’s father who inspired aspects of Queenie’s tale.

Exquisitely written & narrated

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I loved this book from beginning to end. It was sad but didn't make me sad, completely romantic but not in a sappy way, it tells a tale of life! Sound confusing? Not at all... the book is beautifully written and narrated, following perfect sequence while touching every emotion. Characters were believable and easy to connect to.The ending requires you to think of your own life and what you want from it.

A beautiful story!

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loved this book ..soft exciting suspensful insightful fun. firsy read the unlikely pilgrimage of harold fry to enjoy the whole journey.
loved it

brilliant

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12 months ago I read The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and loved it, so when I saw this I couldn't wait to start it.
Queenie is so lovable and I just could not stop listening.
An absolute MUST if you loved Harold Fry

Loved it!

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