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The Favour
- Narrated by: Dylan Moore, Leon Nixon, Sarah Mollo-Christensen
- Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins
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Summary
Leah Dawson and McKenna Hawkins had a lot in common, but they had never met.
They are smart, professional women living in the same sunny, prosperous neighbourhood in lovely houses with picket fences and beautiful gardens. And they were both married to successful, good-looking men who both seem bent on having ‘the perfect wife’.
They don’t—ever—find themselves in the same train carriage or meet accidentally at the gym or in the coffee shop. And they don’t—ever—discuss their problems and find common ground.
But they do cross paths. And they see something each recognises in the other.
That they are living in hell.
Neither narrator is unreliable. They always tell us the truth. And their truth hurts. A lot. Because these two attractive, intelligent professional women are living in a hell of their husband’s making. And there is no way to get out of hell. Is there?
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"Taut, compelling and deliciously dark." (B. A. Paris)
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- Rae Radford
- 17-12-22
I wish I'd known a 'Leah' thirty years ago!
First, I'd like to thank Nora Murphy for writing such a compelling debut novel. I discovered this recommendation in a Woman's Magazine, so hoped the book would live up to the hype. In life, you read a few books that 'stay with you', but let's be honest, they are few and far between. Where The Crawdads Sing, To Kill a Mocking Bird, American Dirt, and Shuggie Bain, to name a few and this one.
If you've ever been a victim of a monster, this book skims the surface of how you feel daily. Unfortunately, many aren't lucky enough to have an excellent career to help them financially, leaving them even more vulnerable. Putting into words how you are made to feel is a raw wound I couldn't risk, so from the bottom of my heart Nora Murphy I'd like to thank you for writing this book. It's a heart-stopping reminder that looks can be very deceiving!
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- Andrea sayers
- 07-02-23
Loved the storyline, narrators slightly annoying
I really enjoyed this audio book, the storyline was addictive and I warmed to the characters. However, the narrators were so annoying, as one kept over enunciating her words which grated on me. I’m glad I persevered though.
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- M. J. Tudor
- 01-10-22
Utterly gripping
Intimate and harrowing portrayal of domestic abuse experienced by two women. Tense and chilling.
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- Shermeen
- 21-05-23
Addictive and compelling
A compelling story of 2 strong women who changed from being victimized to victorious…a story of empathic distress and solidarity between 2 women, total strangers. Addictive story, loved it…finished it in 4 days, excellent performance. Thank you
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