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The Woman at 72 Derry Lane

By: Carmel Harrington
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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On a leafy suburban street in Dublin, beautiful, poised Stella Greene lives with her successful husband, Matt. The perfect couple in every way, Stella appears to have it all. Next door, at number 72 however, lives Rea Brady. Gruff, bad-tempered and rarely seen besides the twitching of her net curtains, rumour has it she’s lost it all…including her marbles if you believe the neighbourhood gossip.

But appearances can be deceiving and when Stella and Rea’s worlds collide they realise they have much in common. Both are trapped in a prison of their own making.

Has help been next door without them realising it?

With the warmth and wit of Maeve Binchy and the secrets and twists of Liane Moriarty, this is the utterly original and compelling new novel from Irish Times bestseller Carmel Harrington.

‘Both heart-wrenching and uplifting. The perfect summer read’ Irish Times Bestseller Fionnuala Kearney

©2017 Carmel Harrington (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Holidays Psychological Romance Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Exciting Heartfelt
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Critic reviews

"A wonderfully, life-affirming book...Carmel Harrington writes with such honesty." ( New York Times best-selling author Hazel Gaynor)
"Will make you see life in a different way." ( Woman's Way)
"Heartwrenching and heartwarming." ( Evening Herald)
"Guaranteed to brighten your day." ( Novelicious)
"Carmel Harrington has done it again! Brilliantly written…it surpasses all expectations." ( Chicklit Club)
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I loved this story and as always fantastic narration from Aoife one of my favourites!
I loved at the characters and felt like I really got to know them, I miss them.

Loved it!!cried so many times

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I really enjoyed this book. Made me cry, and laugh sometimes at the same time. Looking forward to reading more from this author only wish more was on audible great read.

The woman at 72 Derry Lane

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first book ive ever finished on audible. Very well narrated, and an easy listen. 10/10!

gripped...

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Harrowing. I remember the incident referred to in this book as my eldest son was born 2 months before it happened, I just remember the the absolute the fear and sadness that overtook the world and the utter devastation it caused. It also shines a light on the epidemic that is domestic abuse and mental health but manages to give you a sense of hope despite adversity. Blooming wonderful, will read more from this author now.

Such an impactful book

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I loved the stories alongside each other the tragedy on the boxing day gave you real understanding x

has a bit of everything

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