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The Mother's Promise

By: Sally Hepworth
Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik
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From the New York Times best-selling author of The Good Sister and The Mother-in-Law with new novel The Younger Wife out now.

Three women, one girl and the vow that binds them.

Alice and her daughter Zoe have been a team of two all their lives. They've never needed anyone else - until Alice gets sick.

Alice reaches out to two near-strangers: Kate, her oncology nurse, and Sonja, her social worker. As the lives of the three women become inextricably tied, a chain of events is set into motion, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and secrets.

Imbued with heart and humour in even the darkest moments, The Mother's Promise is an unforgettable novel about the strength of a mother's love.

©2019 Sally Hepworth (P)2019 Macmillan Australia Audio Women's Fiction Fiction Heartfelt

Critic Reviews

"It evokes the quit desperation and the ferocious life force of single motherhood." (Sydney Morning Herald)

"Hepworth skilfully uses each woman's voice to tell this engrossing, warm and gently humourous story." (Courier Mail)
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Well written and enjoyable story, but not the choice if you need to escape or need a pick me up.

Don't read if you don't want to cry!

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You can’t stop reading this teary read. So beautifully written like every book by sally.

Beautiful

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Ok it started slow , but I was soon interested in the lives of the characters and really enjoyed this easy read book.

Slow start. But worth it

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I listened to this book in only a few days because it had a real feel to it. Highly recommended

Totally absorbing

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Another beautifully emotional story by Sally. She’s such a great writer. Easy listening with engaging plot, loved how the stories entwined.

Couldn’t stop listening

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The narrator was good- Book was not. Am returning. Its just not my style of book I think

Not my cup of tea

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Oh My Goodness - if you want a beautifully narrated story about illness and adversity and living with difficulty, go for it !
The great narrator is how I got as far as chapter 11 ! ! !
Hopefully it improves and I am wrong !

Everyone is sick or miserable

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Given Hepworth is Australian, it’s unusual that the book is set in America with an American narrator.
I found the story quite bland. The feel of the audio was melancholy and monotone. I didn’t really enjoy it. The narrator was very good and consistent with the voices of the different characters.

A disappointing Sally Hepworth

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