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The Trophy Child

By: Paula Daly
Narrated by: Janine Birkett
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Karen Bloom has always wanted the best things in life. And that includes her children; quite simply, she expects them to be perfect. Her son, Ewan, has been something of a disappointment, and she won't be making the same mistake again with her beloved daughter, Bronte. Bronte's every waking hour will be spent at music lessons and dance classes, doing whatever it takes to excel. But as Karen pushes Bronte to the brink, the rest of the family crumbles. Karen's husband, Noel, is losing himself in work, and his teenage daughter from his first marriage, Verity, is becoming ever more volatile. The family is near breaking point. Karen is about to learn just how deadly the pursuit of success can be....

©2017 Paula Daly (P)2017 Isis Publishing Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Marriage Fiction Crime

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This book draws the listener in. It is well written, unusual and clever. The characters are well drawn and there are satisfying twists and turns. It's a really great read/listen.

Excellent!

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...but still a pleasant listen. The latest in the series set around Windemere with Joanne Aspinal as the principal detective. Unlike the last book in the series this one has an "epilogue" that wraps things up and give us some idea how life moves on after the main story is complete. I like that in a book. If Paula Daly writes another book in this series, I'll definitely buy it.
Great narration from Janine Birkett.

More of a 'who done it' than a thriller

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Soothing and stimulating all at once. I was totally addicted and carried my phone in my zipped pocket while I went about my daily tasks. I ordered another Paula Daly novel straight away.

Splendid

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A good read. Good story line although I found the main characters unlikable and their behaviour unethical
Unfortunately I am Kendal born and bred and found the narrator's accent appalling. A mixture of liverpoudlian and Durhem..... Dreadful

Mixed feelings

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fair story but not the most interesting I've listened to. felt a bit like the ending wasn't great.

fair story

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