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  • By: Celia Imrie
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  • Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (597 ratings)
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Sail Away

By: Celia Imrie
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Summary

The deliciously witty, irresistible new novel from the top 10 Sunday Times best-selling author of Not Quite Nice follows the exploits of two women on an Atlantic cruise ship.

The phone hasn't rung for months. Suzy Marshall is discovering that work can be sluggish for an actress over 60 - even for the former star of a 1980s TV series. So when she's offered the plum role of Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest in Zurich, it seems like a godsend. Until, that is, the play is abruptly cancelled in suspicious circumstances, and Suzy is forced to take a job on a cruise ship to get home.

Meanwhile, Amanda Herbert finds herself homeless in rainy Clapham. Her flat purchase has fallen through, and her children are absorbed in their own dramas. Then she spots an advertisement for an Atlantic cruise and realises a few weeks on board would tide her over - and save her money - until the crisis is solved.

As the two women set sail on a new adventure, neither can possibly predict the strange characters and dodgy dealings they will encounter - nor the unexpected rewards they will reap. Vividly evoking the old-world glamour of a cruise ship - and the complex politics of its staff quarters - Sail Away is at once a hilarious romp and a thrilling tale of intrigue, from the acclaimed pen of Celia Imrie.

©2018 Celia Imrie (P)2018 Audible, Ltd

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Easy to listen to and enjoyable

I really enjoy listening to Celia Imrie and i found this book enjoyable as I did her previous one. Characters were relatable and could eve not imagine the ship and the furnishings from the descriptions.

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Great

Loved it cant wait for the Next one
Characters brought to life on the edge of my seat

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thrilling

the best kind of whodunit where the reader / listener has accessto most of the clues and stays one step ahead of the characters. Loved it and wil probably listen again at a more leisurely pace as i could hardly wait to finish it this time.
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Loved this book

This was one of those books that kept me awake at night - because, having started to listen in bed, I kept on wanting to listen! A delightful story with an equally delightful sense of humour.

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Sail Away

Great story written and read by the wonderful Celia Imrie. Loved every moment. Funny at times and very clever.

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Brilliant storyline believable and intriguing

My first Celia Imrie book and it was thoroughly addictive....
Very enjoyable and so nice that she narrated this book herself which adds to the drama of the book as she is such a great actress.

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Fun

Not my usual genre but I really enjoyed the story and the narration was excellent. I may even try another of the author's novels

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A good listen

Yet again an excellent piece of storytelling by Celia Imrie. Lots of characters which you are allowed to get involved with. A good bit after sleuthing. Recommend.

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Good performance, but not lighthearted

I was expecting a light easy read from the summary, but this has a very dark side with murder and paedophilia involved, both of which I don't find light, easy. I did smile at the start of the cruise section with references to Cruise ship terms which make no sense to newbies. Very long winded too, a lot of repetitive conversations and in need of editing.

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Fragrant

That made you look :) Good. This is one of those feel good books. All Celia's stories are fun. Go on, buy it. It wont be a waste of a token.

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