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Second Fiddle

By: Mary Wesley
Narrated by: Anna Massey
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About this listen

Laura Thornby is swept by an irresistible desire to interfere when she meets struggling writer Claude Bannister. What she doesn't foresee is that he may write well - and she might fall in love.

©2014 Audible, Inc. (P)1988 Mary Wesley Fiction Romance Women's Fiction

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Disappointing ending , but good story, Mary always created relatable strong characters, overall a good read

Good story

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As usual, Anna Massey's narration was superb. I tried to stay engaged with the characters and the plot, but somehow, everyone involved in Laura's life appeared remote, and I could not really empathise with any of them, even Laura. I felt rather depressed at the end, as it evoked the message that everything is meaningless. Probably just me!

Not my favourite Wesley

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