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Eloise

By: Judy Finnigan
Narrated by: Anna Bentinck
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About this listen

 The Sunday Times #1 bestseller

Discover the debut novel from the iconic Richard & Judy book club champion

***Don't miss Judy Finnigan's heartrending new novel. ROSELAND is out in November 2023 and is available to pre-order now***

'Romantic and rain-lashed. . . a stirring and intriguing read'
Louise Candlish
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'Gripping . . . captures the mystery and menace of Cornwall in glorious gothic style'
Liz Fenwick

'Highly readable, incredibly moving . . . Eloise had me turning pages late into the night'
Dorothy Koomson
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What secrets did she take to her grave?

Eloise and Cathy have been best friends since childhood, growing up together against the idyllic backdrop of Eloise's family home on the Cornish coast. When Eloise dies after a long battle with breast cancer, Cathy is devastated.

Cathy returns to Cornwall for the funeral, but soon begins to have disturbing dreams, implying that Eloise's death was not all it seems. With a history of depression, Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris, a psychiatrist, is concerned that she is losing her grip on reality once again.

Stung by her husband's scepticism, Cathy decides to explore Eloise's mysterious past. But as she is drawn ever deeper into her friend's great - and tragic - secret, Cathy soon finds herself in unimaginable danger.
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WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ELOISE AND JUDY FINNIGAN

'A moving meditation on grief, family bonds, motherhood and female friendship.' Sunday Express
'A haunting, pacy page-turner, with a real ghostly feel - a must read.' Fabulous Magazine
'Impressive debut.' Woman & Home
'A great first book from the Queen of the Book Club.' Essentials
'A warm and promising debut.' Daily Mail
'Judy deserves to be taken seriously as a writer of thoughtful, descriptive fiction.' Choice
'The kind of book you shouldn't start if you don't want to stay up all night.' Western Daily Press
'Haunting thriller.' Cornwall Today
'Atmospheric, creepy and original, Judy has written a blinder of a first novel.' Sun
'An assured first novel.' Choice magazine
'Keeps you guessing.' Sidmouth Herald
'Kept me glued to the pages until the very end.' Jersey Evening Post
'An absorbing, thought-provoking tale of family skeletons, betrayal and the enduring spirit of friendship.' Good Book Guide©2012 Judy Finnigan (P)2012 Hachette Digital Fiction Women's Fiction Marriage Tear-jerking

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I wondered if Judy had what it takes to write a best seller, but yes i think she may have. I enjoyed 'Eloise', this haunted Cornish story, will it keep you wondering till the end or perhaps not. A nice story line, easy reading for a cold snowy day. Looking forward to book No. 2.

A LAZY SUNDAY AFTERNOON READ

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Where does Eloise rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Really enjoyed the3 story thought it was quite gripping but maybe just a little short.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the storyline

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The conclusion was unexpected

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes I cried

Any additional comments?

The scene with the minister trying to scare away the ghost was a little far fetched.

Gripping Story

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Um.... not really sure what to say about this story. First of all I got through it and did enjoy it, but it was very predictable - a sad but flowery perspective on a life and a not half bad ghost story - it seemed to fast forward in places where the author could clearly find nothing more exciting to fill in. There are all the classic school day story characters in this book - a flowery pretty rich girl, a solid and devoted friend, a sceptical friend, a bad guy husband, an anonymous lover, a mother and the innocent victims (children!). I would hazard a good guess that if anyone but Judy Finnigan had written this story, it would not have got published, but it isn't bad by any means - I have just come across a lot better stories and much better writing. Neither was I impressed with the narration. Would I recommend this book? - YES. I think this is a good base for Judy Finnigan and I think her next book with be better. She has the potential to be a good writer and even the best writers started with, or has somewhere in their works mediocre! Enjoy.

Not bad

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I very much enjoyed Judy Finnigan's Eloise. Beautifully written, with images of Cornwall so well portrayed.

A brilliant story line kept you going till the end. Very well narrated and now I am going to have to find a book to match this.

Brilliant

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I loved this book. a great story which couln't put down set ina beautiful part of England. Judy has a natural flair for writing and her book came to life. I do hope this is the first of many books.

A cornish story at it's best

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I loved listening to this book as it really tugged at the friendship heart strings. The nods to depression and coping with it are dealt with well within the book. It has a great believeable storyline for a first novel, well done Judy!

Emotional

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quite simply, Chris is a narcissistic and abusive, what is Judy doing writing a story, constantly brushes over the abuse, and ends the story by making his undermining of his wife's self esteem perfectly okay because he said sorry at the end.

this is not okay

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An absolutely beautiful story. Highs & lows. It captures you right from the start. Loved it

Cathy

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This the 1st book written by Judy Finnican, after hearing an interview on the radio I thought I would give it a listen. The book is engaging right from the beginning. It is well written and I could relate to the main character very quickly. The book is set in Cornwall, a place I have never been but the description of the area really made me want to visit soon.



Well done Judy really enjoyed your 1st book, can't wait for the next.

Loved it

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This is a truly great story, even further enhanced by brilliant narration. The characterisation, family dynamics and plot are all superb. About half-way through, I found myself desperately hoping that the plot wouldn't feebly peter out at the end, but it didn't! It kept me guessing as to what was going to happen right up to the end. I'm not normally a big fan of ghost type stories, but this should not be missed.

Compulsive and rewarding listening

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