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The Things We Left Unsaid

An unforgettable story of love and family

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The Things We Left Unsaid

By: Emma Kennedy
Narrated by: Emma Kennedy
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"A beautiful novel... So tender and thoughtful. I loved it" MARIAN KEYES

"A gorgeous, rich treat" JANE FALLON
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Rachel’s relationship with her mother, Eleanor, has always been far from perfect. Eleanor is a renowned artist born from the swinging sixties, and Rachel has forever lived in the shadow of her success.

When Rachel is left by her fiancé on the morning of their wedding she has no choice but to move back into her family home and spend an unbearably hot summer with a mother she feels distant from – in the presence of many painful memories.

It will take another turn of events before Rachel realises that sometimes the past holds exactly the comfort we need. And that behind the words left unsaid are untold stories that have the power to define us.

Imbued with warmth and full of characters who will steal your heart, THE THINGS WE LEFT UNSAID is a radiant novel in which past and present collide with life-affirming consequences.
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Early readers absolutely love The Things We Left Unsaid:

‘A really enjoyable book.’
Truly beautiful. I adored this book. I cried and know that when I read this again and again I’ll cry each time.’
‘A real and full story that was completely relatable.’
‘An excellent read and I would certainly recommend it.’
‘The sense of time and place was very authentic.’
‘I loved the characters and both them and London felt so alive. The story unfolded at a good pace with lots of treasured moments and the story felt new.’
‘The little details portraying the different time periods really make this book special. This is definitely one I’ll be recommending.’
A beautiful story of relationships and their complications.’
Would recommend without hesitation.’
‘I absolutely loved it.’
‘Set in two time periods, present day and the sixties, this is a compelling tale of two women coming of age and coming to terms with themselves. I loved this book.’
I loved this book, from start to finish it had me wanting to keep reading!’
‘It is funny, sad and intriguing, a must read. I honestly was sad to get to the end.’
‘A funny, touching story.’
‘This novel is an absolute gem. I loved everything about it.’
‘I loved the way the characters were developed in the story. They worked their way into my heart.’
‘This author has insight and compassion and is an excellent storyteller, wise and full of empathy.

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Critic reviews

A beautiful novel . . . so tender and thoughtful. I loved it.

(Marian Keyes)
A gorgeous, rich treat
A joyous book (Ruth Jones)
Gorgeous. . . The Things We Left Unsaid is about how we are always searching for who we are and trying to find out the truth of the past,’
This book is incredibly special… I cared so deeply for all of the characters. (Gaby Roslin)
A radiant novel.
Moving back and forth between Eleanor’s student life in swinging 60s London and the present, this is a moving story of families and the secrets they keep.
Beautifully written, the examination of the mother/daughter relationship elevates what is already a warm and compelling read.
My favourite book of the year
All stars
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.....almost as much as I love Emma Kennedy! My favourite audiobook of all time is 'The tent, the bucket and me' which I have listened to on numerous occasions over the years so I was a bit wary of listening to a novel by Emma but I loved it! I loved the characters and Emma's ability to voice the different characters with such individuality and dry wit makes listening to her such a joy, its a bitter sweet story with a happily satisfying conclusion and I can't wait for Emma's next book because I feel a bit lost now that I've finished it, amazing audiobook, can't recommend it enough.

Love Love Loved this book .....

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I was hooked from the first chapter. Absolutely loved it and the narrator/writer did a fantastic job.

Wonderful

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Deep, meaningful with an absolute amazing outcome. Really didn’t want it to end. Highly recommended.

Amazing!

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Brilliant and realistic characters. I loved the story and didn't spot the twists. W
ould highly recommend.

loved it.

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Loved this book, I didn't want it to end. The story and the characters were completely engaging. Funny and sad at the same time.

wonderful story, beautifully narrated.

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