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  • The Trial

  • By: Jo Spain
  • Narrated by: Emer Heatley
  • Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (212 ratings)

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The Trial

By: Jo Spain
Narrated by: Emer Heatley
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Summary

Jo Spain is a sublime storyteller . . . this is a book you won't want to put down' JANE CASEY

2014, Dublin: at St Edmunds, an elite college on the outskirts of the city, twenty-year-old medical student Theo gets up one morning, leaving behind his sleeping girlfriend, Dani, and his studies - never to be seen again. With too many unanswered questions, Dani simply can't accept Theo's disappearance and reports him missing, even though no one else seems concerned, including Theo's father.

Ten years later, Dani returns to the college as a history professor. With her mother suffering from severe dementia, and her past at St Edmunds still haunting her, she's trying for a new start. But not all is as it seems behind the cloistered college walls - meanwhile, Dani is hiding secrets of her own.

©2024 Jo Spain (P)2024 Quercus Editions Limited
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great stoey

Jo Spain never disappoints and I
loved this book. it is well read too, great

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Overall great

Great character development, really felt that I knew them especially Dani of course… emotion felt real and authentic… plot depth and detail perfect for a great holiday read. Absolutely love Jo Spain’s writing

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wouldn't really suck you in

Readable but took a long time of sane same before getting to the good twist.

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Great new characters

Slowly drawn in and unraveled through highs and lows - can’t wait for the next one!

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Just loved this

All of it was amazing… wish she could write faster! Cannot wait for her next book

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Reasonable plot

Reasonable plot but a lot of repetition. I very much like the voice of the narrator.

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Will NOT disappoint

Another brilliant Jo Spain book. Fab narration too. Love the way Jo Spains books tie everything together

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Great storyline

Irish book read with warm Irish accent, very refreshing. All characters were interesting and storyline kept me interested to the end.

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another great story by Jo Spain

I have read or listened to several Jo Spain novels and always forget to leave a review.
Her novels are always well written and leave you guessing.
The narrator on this audio book is well suited to the characters.
Really enjoyed this book.

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Lost interest even though I love Jo Spain books

The story started well and I liked the characters and the way the plot went back and forward. I got to the last 2 hours and found I couldn't be bothered what happened. l don't want to give away any of the plot so I will just say I really didn't care enough to finish it.

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