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The Swimmer

By: Graham Norton
Narrated by: Graham Norton
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About this listen

A new novel from the acclaimed author and broadcaster as part of Quick Reads 2022 and World Book Night.

Helen is a retired teacher living on the Irish coast. She enjoys the peace and quiet—despite the burden of Margaret, her unpleasant sister. Margaret arrived three years ago for a short holiday but somehow managed to stay and worm her way into Helen's life.

One day, Helen sees a man struggling in the sea and decides to investigate. She doesn't quite know what it is, but something about it feels very strange....

©2022 Graham Norton (P)2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Fiction Genre Fiction Small Town & Rural
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really worth the read. Great story with unpredictable twists and turns. characters came alive, highly recommend

excellent short read 📚

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it was too short I would have liked it to be longer. I love hearing Graham Norton reading it.

nice twist in the tale

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Delightful story and characters. Very easy enjoyable listening - Graham Norton is excellent narrator with an interesting beautifully modulated voice. Thank you.

Delightful

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I loved it . I love the narration by Graham , I love he does the voices and he really brings the characters to life.

Kept me enthralled

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I really enjoy GN writing. Fabulous! Highly recommended. Witty serious with cleverly crafted storyline’s. Excellent

Always a cracking story

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I loved this story. Graham Norton does an excellent narration which makes it clear and the characters come alive.

Excellent Story

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A classic Norton tale, just a shorter length… a great one sit listen/read! Loved the characters and trying to figure it out!

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I'm new to Graham Norton as a writer and was very impressed by this short story. I will be listening to his full length novels next!

Very entertaining

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Short story, well written and read by Graham Norton. Set in an idyllic Irish seaside town.

Lovely story

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Great short story Graham writes a good mystery story. I hope there are more to come.

Wished it was longer

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