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The Last List of Mabel Beaumont
- Narrated by: Penelope Freeman
- Length: 11 hrs
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Publisher's Summary
The list he left had just one item on it. Or, at least, it did at first…
Mabel Beaumont’s husband Arthur loved lists. He’d leave them for her everywhere. ‘Remember: eggs, butter, sugar’. ‘I love you: today, tomorrow, always’.
But now Arthur is gone. He died: softly, gently, not making a fuss. But he’s still left her a list. This one has just one item on it though: ‘Find D’.
Mabel feels sure she knows what it means. She must track down her best friend Dot, who she hasn’t seen since the fateful day she left more than sixty years ago.
It seems impossible. She doesn’t even know if Dot’s still alive. Also, every person Mabel talks to seems to need help first, with missing husbands, daughters, parents. Mabel finds her list is just getting longer, and she’s still no closer to finding Dot.
What she doesn’t know is that her list isn’t just about finding her old friend. And that if she can admit the secrets of the past, maybe she could even find happiness again…
A completely heartbreaking, beautiful, uplifting story, guaranteed to make you smile but also make you cry. Perfect for fans of My Name is Ove, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, and The Keeper of Stories.
Critic Reviews
‘Such a poignant story. Brought a lump to my throat in many places… Will really appeal to fans of Joanna Cannon.’ Karen Angelico, author
‘I loved it! Mabel Beaumont is an absolute treasure… Laura Pearson cleverly, gently, peels back the layers of Mabel’s and her friends’ lives in a way that hurts, then soothes, your heart… An uplifting, life-affirming joy of a novel!’ Emma Robinson, author
‘I absolutely loved this book… I adore an older protagonist who’s portrayed as a real person, with opinions and regrets, and who is feisty and not afraid to speak her mind. The story is like a warm hug – but it had spark and wit and humour too. I loved it, and was bereft when I finished it (far too) late last night!… Gorgeous!’ Clare Swatman, author
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- L. Sadler
- 02-03-2024
Loved this book!
Beautifully written and narrated, I loved this book and will certainly read more by this author.
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- EH
- 01-05-2024
What a beautiful book this is!
Perfect narrated, this sweet and balanced story of Mabel Beaumont touched my heart. So sad that such love was not embraced and nurtured in youth but how lucky she was to find it.
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- Debbie Roberts
- 23-01-2024
Good contrast of past & present cultures
If you enjoy character-driven fiction and a varied cast of characters, this is definitely worth reading. I particularly liked the fact it wasn’t overly sentimental despite dealing with some challenging topics.
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- Lynne Davies
- 07-03-2024
Heartwarming
Beautifully written and narrated. Had me hooked from the first chapter. Not the type of book I would normally purchase or read, however I had a tear as well a heart full of love for friendship.
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