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The Guest House by the Sea
- Narrated by: Aoife McMahon, Flora Montgomery
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
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Summary
People come to the guest house for fresh air and views across the Atlantic. But if they're lucky, they might just leave with the second chance they didn't know they needed...
Esme has run the guest house for as long as anyone in Ballycove can remember. But in her declining years, her sight is failing, and when she has a fall on the eve of the summer season, she is forced to take a back seat for the first time in her life.
From her chair in the entry hall, not much passes Esme by. There's Cora, the wife visiting indefinitely... without her husband; Niamh, the city professional with a life-changing decision to make; and Phyllie, the grandmother whose family is slipping away from her.
Esme's guests provide the color that helps her keep her grip on the world. All of them have something they want to escape–or to hold on to. But can Esme help them find their way before the summer is over?
From bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan comes an uplifting new story about discovering love, friendship and the healing power of the Irish sea air. It will charm fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Susanne O'Leary.
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- Ally_G
- 25-09-23
CHARMING BOOK WITH INTERESTING CHARACTERS.
Well worth a read. A charming story with likeable characters. Lovely interwoven tales & read by a first class narrator.
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- S. Strudwick
- 20-09-23
Pleasant listen
An enjoyable and feel good listen. Will hunt out more by this author very soon
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- Sinead Fitzpatrick
- 19-07-23
Brilliant
Another excellent book by Faith Hogan, thoroughly enjoyed the characters and storyline line. Can’t wait for the next one.
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- Nancy C.
- 16-09-23
A good form of escapism.
Overall the story had a warm, good feel factor, possibly a little predictable at times. However the author's portrayal of a guest's alzheimer's and its effect on his wife was very poignant and beautifully written.
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- jane
- 15-07-24
A good read
Enjoyed this story, with the individual characters.. and I love a happy ending too?
I like the books by Faith Hogan and seem to be working my way through them
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- Gmk
- 18-10-24
A heartwarming story.
Another beautifully written story full of relatable characters. Each with their own lives full of twists and turns that keeps you listening. I enjoyed this book too and looking forward to the next one.
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- rainbow
- 19-07-23
Comforting cosy listen
This is the first book I have listened to by this author and I loved it. Got a wish list lined up for other titles by her
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- Ms Julia Phillips
- 22-11-23
Uplifting story and characters
Loved the characters and the storyline which brought them all together in what seems to be a beautiful Irish seaside village
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- G. Kennedy
- 22-05-24
Clichéd Nonsense
I tried hard to listen to this but the story was lazy sentimental clichéd nonsense and the narration was absolutely diabolical. Imagine the worst Irish accents you've ever heard in movies and you're some way there to how awful the listening experience is.
So disappointing.
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- Jules
- 01-10-23
Had high hopes…
Was too sugary for me. Loved the midnight ladies swimming group book. This was too mills & boon for my taste. Esme the all seeing - making everything right for everyone else. I know it’s escapism - but just to sweet for my taste.
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