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The Runaway Wives

By: Karen King
Narrated by: Fiona Clarke
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About this listen

‘A delightful story of two wives who decide not to be overlooked any more. A cosy, inspiring read of new love and fresh opportunities.’ Bestselling author, Maddie Please

‘We’re leaving. And there’s nothing either of you can do about it!’

When the surprise holiday Dee thinks her husband has booked for her sixtieth birthday weekend turns out to be yet another solo golfing break – it’s the last straw.

Meanwhile her best friend Babs’s other half has decided to move to Spain and is acting like he doesn’t need to consult anyone. Not even Babs!

Well, if their husbands think they can do what they want, so can their wives. So, with that thought, the two best friends leap into Dee’s trusty car and head for the seaside, and an adventure they’ll never forget.

Back home their furious husbands want them to return immediately. But – as they begin to enjoy their newfound freedom – will either of the runaway wives ever want to come back home again?

An absolutely hilarious, uplifting, escapist story, perfect for fans of Maddie Please, Judy Leigh and Dawn French.

©2025 Boldwood Books (P)2025 Boldwood Books Family Life Friendship Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Marriage Celebration Funny Witty Feel-Good

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Very good narrator. Lovely friendship between Dee and Babs.
There’s a lot of everyday waffle which is quite nice but possibly too many bits of not enough happening.

3.5 Stars - Easy listening but not much happened

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I really enjoyed this story and the narrator is the perfect find for this book. growing older isn't easy, what happens when you dedicate your life to marriage and children and then find you need a change from being unappreciated. What a fun and emotionally intelligent adventure. 😌

beautifully told

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Brilliant. Story had me gripped from the start. Listened in 48 hours on and off,couldn’t wait to get back in to another chapter when I was busy doing other things. Loved the story. Loved the narrator. Really suited the audiobook. Got a nice collection forming now by the same author. What a beautiful book.

Really recommend. 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟The best audiobook to date that I’ve listened to by this author.

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