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This Charming Man

By: Marian Keyes
Narrated by: Caroline Lennon
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Lola has every reason to be interested in who Paddy de Courcy is marrying - because although she's his girlfriend, she definitely isn't the bride. Heartbroken, she flees the city for a cottage by the sea. But will her retreat prove as idyllic as she hopes?

Not if journalist Grace has anything to do with it. Grace knew Paddy a long time ago. But why can't she forget him? Grace's sister, Marnie, might have the answer but she also has issues with the past. Her family is wonderful but they can't take away memories of her first love: a certain Paddy de Courcy. What will it take for Marnie to be able to move on?

And what of the future Mrs de Courcy? Alicia is determined to be the perfect politician's wife. But does she know the real Paddy de Courcy?

Four very different women. One awfully charming man. And the dark secret that binds them all....

©2008 Marian Keyes (P)2008 W F Howes Ltd Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Heartfelt Witty Comedy Funny
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I loved this book so much. I finished today and actually felt really sad that it was over. I am really going to miss Lola, Grace and Marnie. There is a hole in my life now!

I love it.

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This book was really different to how I thought it would be. I loved it though. The characters who are all linked were interesting and I honesty couldn't pick a favorite. I also really liked how the narrator spoke in different ways for each character. Sometimes it was as if one of the characters spoke in bullets points or note form.
I really enjoyed this book and got more and more addicted the further the story went along.

Great audiobook.

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Half way through the first book the narrative just stops and a completely new story starts. Must be an error because it makes absolutely no sense!

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I was a bit slow to warm to this story and almost didn’t continue but I am so happy that I persevered. I fell in love with these characters and the story was so wonderful I didn’t want it to end!

Loved this so much

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I’ve read lots of Marian Keyes’ books and this was my first audio. I loved it. The narration was masterful and brought out the quirky characters even better than I would’ve on my own.

Laughed and cried

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I didn't enjoy the staccato style of narration. It didn't flow for me. Thank you for the opportunity to share my feedback.

I didn't enjoy the agenda style of writing.

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This book has some of the most annoying writing ever!!! A third of the book doesn't use prepositions which is like listening to someone read a grocery list. I persevered because it was rated so high but the author really needs a rap over the knuckles for using such poor skills. Other than that third it's not too bad.

No prepositions!!

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Love the language in this book, I predict will return to it again and again.

Second read did not disappoint

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I really enjoyed the twists and turns throughout the story. the characters were interesting and all very different!

intrigued

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This was the book that got me into Marian Keyes, many, many years ago. Beautifully read and characters really nicely portrayed as how I have always imagined they'd be. A great escape from reality read.

One of my all time favourites

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