Listening In - Gripping short stories about women based on Jenny Eclair's Radio 4 series, Little Lifetimes (Paperback)


In this addictive short story collection, twenty-four very different women reach a pivotal moment in their lives. A widow is liberated by a new job, but keeps it secret from her family. A date in suburbia has dramatic results. A seamstress takes revenge on an unsuspecting customer, while in France, a mother is promised 'fantastic news' - and lets her imagination run away with her. With each story, Jenny Eclair introduces a fascinating new character. And behind each woman lies a gripping tale - of betrayal, of love, of hope and defiance. Funny, heart-breaking, inspiring - and packed with wicked one liners - this wonderful collection shows Jenny Eclair's exceptional talent for observation at its very best.

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In this addictive short story collection, twenty-four very different women reach a pivotal moment in their lives. A widow is liberated by a new job, but keeps it secret from her family. A date in suburbia has dramatic results. A seamstress takes revenge on an unsuspecting customer, while in France, a mother is promised 'fantastic news' - and lets her imagination run away with her. With each story, Jenny Eclair introduces a fascinating new character. And behind each woman lies a gripping tale - of betrayal, of love, of hope and defiance. Funny, heart-breaking, inspiring - and packed with wicked one liners - this wonderful collection shows Jenny Eclair's exceptional talent for observation at its very best.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Sphere

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

February 2019

Availability

Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days

First published

2017

Authors

Dimensions

196 x 126 x 22mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - B-format

Pages

256

ISBN-13

978-0-7515-6707-6

Barcode

9780751567076

Categories

LSN

0-7515-6707-8



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