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Eloise

By: Judy Finnigan
Narrated by: Anna Bentinck
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 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 had wondered if this was going to be a second rate listen by a celebrity figure but boy was I wrong. I was totally engrossed and finished it in less than 24 hours. It is part mystery, part ghost story and part family saga. The characters are all written to give a vivid picture in your mind as you listen and it just had to keep listening to find out what happens next. My favourite read of the year. I hope Judy decides to keep writing. She is a true talent.

Engrossing

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Would you try another book written by Judy Finnigan or narrated by Anna Bentinck?

I would probably try another Judy Finnigan book, as I loved the setting and found the narrator (Anna Bentinck) easy to listen to.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I think that possibly the story could have been condensed into fewer chapters - and would have liked more of a 'page-turner' ending to each.

Which character – as performed by Anna Bentinck – was your favourite?

I didn't have a favourite character, as I felt that they all contributed equally to the importance of the story - but if I had to choose which one Anna Bentinck helped me to identify with, it would be Eloise herself..ethereal and emotively portrayed.

Strangely compelling after a slow start

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I did enjoy this book to start, but then it started to get repetitive and annoying. But I felt I had to listen as wanted too know the outcome. Bit predictable in places but then a twist which I found a bit far fetched.

Overall story is interesting but tedious.

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

Cathy

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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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