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Sunrise With The Silver Surfers

The funny, feel-good, uplifting read from Maddie Please

by Maddie Please ...

Narrated by Penelope Freeman ...

Unabridged

9 hours 58 min

The new novel from the #1 bestselling author of The Old Ducks' Club!'I've loved all of Maddie Please's books but this is my favourite so far - superb characters and a warm, wonderful story. Bravo!' Judy LeighNewly single at sixty, Elin Anderson decides it’s finally time for an adventure of her own. With her marriage to tedious Tom now officially over, Elin plans to visit the family she hasn’t seen ... Read more

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The new novel from the #1 bestselling author of The Old Ducks' Club!'I've loved all of Maddie Please's books but this is my favourite so far - superb characters and a warm, wonderful story. Bravo!' Judy LeighNewly single at sixty, Elin Anderson decides it’s finally time for an adventure of her own. With her marriage to tedious Tom now officially over, Elin plans to visit the family she hasn’t seen
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Doctor of Kowloon

A heartbreaking, epic, historical saga from Lizzie Lane

by Lizzie Lane ...

Narrated by Penelope Freeman ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Kowloon Series
Unabridged

12 hours 22 min

War is frightening, but so is the man who would possess her.HONG KONG - 1941One sultry evening at the Victoria Hospital for Women, Dr Rowena Rossiter is off-duty and in search of fun. With the world on the brink of war, she meets two men, Connor O’Connor, a rough Irish soldier and Kim Peloung, who will fight for her heart for the next four years.Captured and imprisoned, Rowena navigates the brutal ... Read more

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War is frightening, but so is the man who would possess her.HONG KONG - 1941One sultry evening at the Victoria Hospital for Women, Dr Rowena Rossiter is off-duty and in search of fun. With the world on the brink of war, she meets two men, Connor O’Connor, a rough Irish soldier and Kim Peloung, who will fight for her heart for the next four years.Captured and imprisoned, Rowena navigates the brutal
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Living the Good Life

A hilarious, uplifting read from the bestselling author of A New Lease of Life

by Celia Anderson ...

Narrated by Penelope Freeman ...

Unabridged

10 hours 17 min

A heartwarming, feel-good story about embracing new beginnings, from the BESTSELLING author of A New Lease of Life Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh!New beginnings. Old wounds. And a village with its own secret to happiness. . . ✨The peaceful village of Willowbrook seems to be the ideal place for a new lease of life – at least according to Nell’s husband, Barney. ... Read more

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A heartwarming, feel-good story about embracing new beginnings, from the BESTSELLING author of A New Lease of Life Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh!New beginnings. Old wounds. And a village with its own secret to happiness. . . ✨The peaceful village of Willowbrook seems to be the ideal place for a new lease of life – at least according to Nell’s husband, Barney.
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The Widow's Vow

A powerful and atmospheric Victorian drama of love, loss and starting over from Rachel Brimble

by Rachel Brimble ...

Narrated by Penelope Freeman ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Ladies of Carson Street
Unabridged

9 hours 59 min

An unputdownable historical saga set in Victorian Bath, where one woman must fight for freedom, friendship and a second chance. Perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Rosie Goodwin and Mary Wood. ✨From grieving widow...1851, England. After her merchant husband saved her from a life of prostitution, Louisa Hill was briefly happy as a housewife in Bristol. But then a constable arrives at her door. ... Read more

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An unputdownable historical saga set in Victorian Bath, where one woman must fight for freedom, friendship and a second chance. Perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Rosie Goodwin and Mary Wood. ✨From grieving widow...1851, England. After her merchant husband saved her from a life of prostitution, Louisa Hill was briefly happy as a housewife in Bristol. But then a constable arrives at her door.
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The Last List of Mabel Beaumont

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER from Laura Pearson

by Laura Pearson ...

Narrated by Penelope Freeman ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Mabel Beaumont
Unabridged

11 hours

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER A heartbreaking read of loss and hope from Laura PearsonThe list he left had just one item on it. Or, at least, it did at first…Mabel Beaumont’s husband Arthur loved lists. He’d leave them for her everywhere. ‘Remember: eggs, butter, sugar’. ‘I love you: today, tomorrow, always’.But now Arthur is gone. He died: softly, gently, not making a fuss. But he’s still left her a ... Read more

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THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER A heartbreaking read of loss and hope from Laura PearsonThe list he left had just one item on it. Or, at least, it did at first…Mabel Beaumont’s husband Arthur loved lists. He’d leave them for her everywhere. ‘Remember: eggs, butter, sugar’. ‘I love you: today, tomorrow, always’.But now Arthur is gone. He died: softly, gently, not making a fuss. But he’s still left her a
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A Vintage Vacation

The perfect feel-good read from Maddie Please

by Maddie Please ...

Narrated by Penelope Freeman ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

Laugh-out-loud women's fiction from the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Old Ducks' Club!'I've loved all of Maddie Please's books but this is my favourite so far - superb characters and a warm, wonderful story. Bravo!' Judy LeighClover Harrington might be sixty-one, but she’s still bossing it in the corporate world and can still run rings around her younger colleagues. And then she is made ... Read more

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Laugh-out-loud women's fiction from the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Old Ducks' Club!'I've loved all of Maddie Please's books but this is my favourite so far - superb characters and a warm, wonderful story. Bravo!' Judy LeighClover Harrington might be sixty-one, but she’s still bossing it in the corporate world and can still run rings around her younger colleagues. And then she is made
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Bleak Times at Orchard Cottage Hospital

The next instalment in Lizzie Lane's heartbeaking saga series

by Lizzie Lane ...

Narrated by Penelope Freeman ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Orchard Cottage Hospital
Unabridged

9 hours 54 min

A BRAND NEW heart-wrenching and uplifting tale of love, secrets and second chances! Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court and Katie Flynn ❄️Winter casts a long shadow, but hope springs eternal.Somerset, 1932In the dead of night, a young woman is abandoned on the steps of Orchard Cottage Hospital and a man is seen fleeing. Nobody knows their identities.When the young woman dies, Doctor ... Read more

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A BRAND NEW heart-wrenching and uplifting tale of love, secrets and second chances! Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court and Katie Flynn ❄️Winter casts a long shadow, but hope springs eternal.Somerset, 1932In the dead of night, a young woman is abandoned on the steps of Orchard Cottage Hospital and a man is seen fleeing. Nobody knows their identities.When the young woman dies, Doctor
... Read more

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Tea is so Intoxicating

by Mary Essex ...

Narrated by Penelope Freeman ...

Series series British Library Women Writers
Unabridged

7 hours 57 min

David Tompkins thinks it is a splendid idea to open a tea garden at his Kentish cottage. His wife, Germayne, is not so sure. The local villagers are divided on the matter, and not necessarily supportive, particularly Mr Perch at the Dolphin, who sees it as direct competition to Mrs Perch's own tea garden. It doesn't bode well when the official opening coincides with a break in the beautiful ... Read more

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David Tompkins thinks it is a splendid idea to open a tea garden at his Kentish cottage. His wife, Germayne, is not so sure. The local villagers are divided on the matter, and not necessarily supportive, particularly Mr Perch at the Dolphin, who sees it as direct competition to Mrs Perch's own tea garden. It doesn't bode well when the official opening coincides with a break in the beautiful
... Read more
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Cinnamon Gardens

by Anna Jacobs ...

Narrated by Penelope Freeman ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Peppercorn Street
Unabridged

8 hours 48 min

Now that Nell's three sons are in work, she's ready to build a new life for herself. She's been left a house in England by an elderly aunt and decides to leave Australia for a while. But her house on Peppercorn Street isn't fit to live in, and Nell is happy to sell it and allow a builder to create Cinnamon Gardens. Her elderly neighbour Winifred however wants to stay in the only home she's ever ... Read more

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Now that Nell's three sons are in work, she's ready to build a new life for herself. She's been left a house in England by an elderly aunt and decides to leave Australia for a while. But her house on Peppercorn Street isn't fit to live in, and Nell is happy to sell it and allow a builder to create Cinnamon Gardens. Her elderly neighbour Winifred however wants to stay in the only home she's ever
... Read more
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Sisters Behaving Badly

The laugh-out-loud, feel-good adventure from #1 bestselling author Maddie Please

by Maddie Please ...

Narrated by Penelope Freeman ...

Unabridged

9 hours 56 min

An uplifting, fun-filled read about golden girls behaving badly, from NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Maddie Please'A glorious romp that readers will adore. Maddie's warmth and humour will put a smile on your face' Judy LeighSisters Kitty and Jenny haven’t spoken since a very disappointing Carvery lunch. Kitty, sixty-two, thinks Jenny is turning grey. Jenny, sixty-six, thinks Kitty needs to grow up!So when ... Read more

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An uplifting, fun-filled read about golden girls behaving badly, from NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Maddie Please'A glorious romp that readers will adore. Maddie's warmth and humour will put a smile on your face' Judy LeighSisters Kitty and Jenny haven’t spoken since a very disappointing Carvery lunch. Kitty, sixty-two, thinks Jenny is turning grey. Jenny, sixty-six, thinks Kitty needs to grow up!So when
... Read more

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Echoes of the Past at Orchard Cottage Hospital

Another instalment in the heartwarming Orchard Cottage Hospital series from Lizzie Lane for 2026

by Lizzie Lane ...

Narrated by Penelope Freeman ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Orchard Cottage Hospital
Unabridged

9 hours 11 min

A heartwarming 1930s hospital saga of love, secrets and second chances from BESTSELLING author Lizzie Lane. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Jean Fullerton and Katie Flynn! ✨'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked!' - Bestselling author Rosie GoodwinWhen a mysterious stranger arrives in Norton Dene, old secrets refuse to stay buried…May Day, Somerset, 1934:The May Day ... Read more

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A heartwarming 1930s hospital saga of love, secrets and second chances from BESTSELLING author Lizzie Lane. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Jean Fullerton and Katie Flynn! ✨'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked!' - Bestselling author Rosie GoodwinWhen a mysterious stranger arrives in Norton Dene, old secrets refuse to stay buried…May Day, Somerset, 1934:The May Day
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Bad Company on Coronation Close

Discover the brilliantly gripping, vivid historical saga series from BESTSELLER Lizzie Lane

by Lizzie Lane ...

Narrated by Penelope Freeman ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Coronation Close
Unabridged

9 hours 4 min

The next instalment in Lizzie Lane's bestselling Coronation Close series! A heartwrenching and inspiring World War Two saga of friendship, courage and love in the face of danger! Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Jean Fullerton. With the men still away fighting, the women keep the home fires burning - some more than others…Bristol 1942Following the death of her controlling husband, Margaret ... Read more

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The next instalment in Lizzie Lane's bestselling Coronation Close series! A heartwrenching and inspiring World War Two saga of friendship, courage and love in the face of danger! Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Jean Fullerton. With the men still away fighting, the women keep the home fires burning - some more than others…Bristol 1942Following the death of her controlling husband, Margaret
... Read more

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