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The Magnificent Mrs Mayhew

By: Milly Johnson
Narrated by: Colleen Prendergast
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THE QUEEN OF FEEL-GOOD FICTION!
'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold' Heat
The brand new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Perfectly Imperfect Woman - a gorgeous read full of love, life and laughter.

Sophie Mayhew looks like she has the perfect life. Wife of rising political star John F Mayhew, a man who is one step away from the top job in the government, her glamour matches his looks, power, breeding and money. But John has made some stupid mistakes along the way, some of which are threatening to emerge. Still, all this can still be swept under the carpet as long as Sophie 'the trophy' plays her part in front of the cameras.

But the words that come out of Sophie’s mouth one morning on the doorstep of their country house are not the words the spin doctors put in there. Bursting out of the restrictive mould she has been in since birth, Sophie flees to a place that was special to her as a child, a small village on the coast where she intends to be alone.

But once there, she finds she becomes part of a community that warms her soul and makes her feel as if she is breathing properly for the first time. Sophie knows she won't be left in peace for long. Now she must decide: where does her real future lie?

Praise for Milly Johnson:

'A glorious, heartfelt novel' ROWAN COLEMAN
Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start' JANE FALLON
Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre’ JILL MANSELL
‘Warm, optimistic and romantic’ KATIE FFORDE

©2019 Milly Johnson (P)2019 Simon & Schuster UK
Clean & Wholesome Contemporary Friendship Genre Fiction Fiction Feel-Good
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Couldn't get enough of it! A beautiful story from start to finish!!!! On to the next Milly Johnson, who's characters are so comforting that I often feel envious of the characters, and sad I can't exist among them!

Another lovely story!

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An incredible reminder to live your dream no matter how big or small. And don't get manipulated by anyone who uses you for their own agenda.

Loved this book

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But, once I took a break and then went back to it, I loved it! Great story.

Took me a while to get into it

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This is the first book by this author I have listened to and I'm hooked

Great Reading

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I have rarely been so satisfied with an ending. Mostly, even in bestsellers or blockbuster movies, the author forgets the satisfaction we feel when the ending makes us go....YES! When its about woman-power, it really gets us behind the characters.
What a lovely story. A romance yes, but a story of loyalty and honour not always being appreciated, but often abused. Loved the narrator as always looking for her books.

Loved it!

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it took me a bit to get into at the beginning but then it was really really good! it was over way too quickly. love Milly's books. Recommend.

Nice story

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Loved this performance and story . Strong characters and a heart warming story. My go back to and listen again when I need to relax.

My Favoutite Milly Johnson Story

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I have read all of Milly Johnson's books and the last couple I was a little disappointed with them. This book was one of my favorites and had it finished far too fast!!

The Magnificent Mrs. Mayhew

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This hit all the right notes for me including the narrator. I love the finding oneself and escape from toxic people stories. Worthy of a reread and re-listen.

Loved Loved Loved it!

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Having read this several times on my Kindle, just had to get the audible version. I just love this book (how did you guess), and am quite sure I will be reading one or both versions again in the years to come.

An absolute gem!

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