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Once There Were Wolves

By: Charlotte McConaghy
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
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Brought to you by Penguin.

New York Times best seller.

A wild and gripping novel about one woman's quest to reintroduce wolves to the Scottish Highlands at any cost.

Inti Flynn arrives in the Scottish Highlands with 14 grey wolves, a traumatised sister and fierce tenacity.

As a biologist, she knows the animals are the best hope for rewilding the ruined landscape, and she cares little for local opposition. As a sister, she hopes the remote project will offer her twin, Aggie, a chance to heal after the horrific events that drove them both out of Alaska.

But violence dogs their footsteps, and one night Inti stumbles over the body of a farmer. Unable to accept that her wolves could be responsible, she makes a reckless decision to protect them. But if the wolves didn't make the kill, then who did? And can she trust the man she is beginning to love when he becomes the main suspect?

Propulsive and unforgettable, Once There Were Wolves is the spellbinding story of a woman desperate to save her family, the wild animals and the natural world she loves, at any cost.

©2022 Charlotte McConaghy (P)2022 Penguin Audio Animals Fiction Genre Fiction Small Town & Rural Wolf Highlander Inspiring

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Critic reviews

"One of those very rare, special novels that changes you as you read." (Laurie Frankel)

"So damn good. A page-turner that makes you think and has a huge emotional impact." (Jeff VanderMeer, author of Annihilation)
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I wasn’t entirely sure about this book at the beginning but as it was recommended by my Bookclub, I decided to stick with it and I’m so glad I did!

Loved it!

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This is a really great listen and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The story is very engaging and it’s beautifully written and very well narrated.

Excellent

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Since this book is set in Scotland, there should have been more respect paid to the native tongue of some of the main characters who, in this audiobook version, sounded like Shrek. This is not a trivial thing - I nearly gave up on the book after two cringeable chapters. I'm glad I pressed on because this book is a triumph of imagination. It has a strong beating heart of compassion beneath the tough outer shell of the jaded, bruised (but not beaten) protagonist.

Beautiful writing marred by terrible Scottish accents

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Good reader with an interesting voice and an enjoyable story. Really enjoyed this. The story feels genuine and believable. Immersive

Really enjoyed this

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Interesting background with the wolves story for an intense thriller with mental health and abuse in the mix. Not a very relaxing read…

Intense

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