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This Must Be the Place

By: Maggie O'Farrell
Narrated by: Thomas Judd, Penelope Rawlins
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An addictive and unforgettable novel of a marriage in freefall, shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award 2016.

A Richard and Judy Pick 2017.

A top 10 best seller, This Must Be the Place by Maggie O'Farrell crosses time zones and continents to reveal an extraordinary portrait of a marriage.

A reclusive ex-film star living in the wilds of Ireland, Claudette Wells is a woman whose first instinct, when a stranger approaches her home, is to reach for her shotgun. Why is she so fiercely protective of her family and what made her walk out of her cinematic career when she had the whole world at her feet?

Her husband Daniel, reeling from a discovery about a woman he last saw 20 years ago, is about to make an exit of his own. It is a journey that will send him off-course, far away from the life he and Claudette have made together. Will their love for one another be enough to bring Daniel back home?

©2016 Maggie O'Farrell (P)2016 Headline Digital Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Marriage Heartfelt

Editorial reviews

"A complex, riveting novel of love and hope that grips at the heart." ( The Sunday Times)

Critic Reviews

"A complex, riveting novel of love and hope that grips at the heart." (The Sunday Times)
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I thoroughly enjoyed the performances in this audio book. The story line had many twists and turns. I recommend it to any reader who loves a mystery.

Very intriguing story line

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A slow burn of a book. Took a while to get to know all the characters but once it all started to bind together it made for a very enjoyable book.

Overall enjoyable

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Lives lived with mistakes, the capacity for realness and growth, and much love. O’Farrell has a grip on characters.

A beautiful mess

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Well painted characters and touching story and the narrators are amazing. It's a must listen!

Fantastic listen!

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At ch21 the marriage of Claudette and Daniel ends but the plot doesn't give substantial reasons.

Lost me at ch21

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Loved the movement and the story, how it moved through the characters and their life cycles. You have to stay focused- no nodding off while listening

Well crafted switch timing to create interest

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Absolutely incredible book with the most beautiful audio production . Wow ! What will I do now it’s over !! Start the next Maggie o Farrell book of course !

Amazing

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I really enjoyed this book. Great characters and beautiful prose.
The descriptions took you right in there.
Well narrated also.
Recommended.

A good read...

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I had no expectations… but it was a wonderful read. A story about love and families and parenthood

Wonderful story, beautifully read

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I loved this book. The voice performances are out of this world. The story is sweet and romantic. Great read. I kept wanting to go back for more and was sad when it finished!

Stunning book, great narration

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