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  • The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden

  • By: Jonas Jonasson
  • Narrated by: Peter Kenny
  • Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,359 ratings)

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The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden

By: Jonas Jonasson
Narrated by: Peter Kenny
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Summary

SUNDAY TIMES NO 1 FICTION BESTSELLER

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED

Just because the world ignores you, doesn’t mean you can’t save it . . .

Nombeko Mayeki was never meant to be a hero. Born in a Soweto shack, she seemed destined for a short, hard life. But now she is on the run from the world ‘s most ruthless secret service, with three Chinese sisters, twins who are officially one person and an elderly potato farmer. Oh, and the fate of the King of Sweden – and the world – rests on her shoulders.

As uproariously funny as Jonas Jonasson’s bestselling debut, this is an entrancing tale of luck, love and international relations.

‘A comic delight of love, luck and mathematics’ Daily Express

‘It’s “feel-good” set to stun levelGuardian

‘As unlikely and funny as The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared Observer

©2014 Jonas Jonasson (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
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Clever, witty writing

Having read the 100 year old man and loved it I was happy to see this title pop up. I was not disappointed.
Engaging characters , fascinating plot twists and very clever story telling kept me hooked from start to finish.
The narration is perfect, done in the cool style of the author - thoroughly recommended.

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An excellent amusing story

This has been a rare treat for me, listening to this book over the past week, exploring longer journeys in order to hear more.

The book is full of humour and is narrated perfectly, each character plays out wonderfully that this really had been the highlight of the audible service this far.

I don't want to say anything of the story as I think it will take away the entertainment, but to me this is what a book should be like.

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Hilarious

Having listened to the 100 year old man first I was pleased that Peter Kenny also narrated this book. The story is hilarious and the performance by Kenny brings it to life. Well worth a listen.

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Brilliant!

I just love this author and the narrator - the stories are excellent and I just wish there were more. Great entertainment that made for much longer dog walks.

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Excellent funny read

Excellent follow up to the 100 year old man that left out of the window and disappeared. very cleverly written and very funny from the outset. definite 5 star read.

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Great book! I love it.

It was a very long but classy book. It had a touch of happiness to it and it made me smile.

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Brilliant

I loved everything about this book. The beautifully written story was full of dry humour and entertaining twists. It was read perfectly, which made listening a real pleasure.

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Fab

What a great audio book good story well read I highly recommend this author to all

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Light relief

Really enjoyed this very funny story - amusing, interesting and thought provoking all at once.

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Quirky

Very much like the 100 year old man in that the improbable occurs on a regular basis, and everything lines up rather too usefully. That said, having grown up in South Africa during the apartheid years, I enjoyed the South African scenes which if they hadn't been so light-heartedly written might have been rather upsetting given their "well-observed-truth".

An easy listening credit. Perfect for when you need something entertaining and uncomplicated.

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