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By: Jenny Eclair
Narrated by: Jenny Eclair, Rachel Atkins
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In this addictive short story collection, 24 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, heartbreaking, inspiring - and packed with wicked one-liners - this wonderful collection shows Jenny Eclair's exceptional talent for observation at its very best. Based on Jenny Eclair's Radio 4 series, Little Lifetimes.

©2018 Jenny Eclair (P)2018 Hachette Audio UK Anthologies & Short Stories Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Short Stories

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I loved this collection of thought provoking short stories. it was much better than I expected

I loved this collection of thought provoking short stories

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Each tale a total delight from an author who truly understands the lives and emotions of women’of a certain age’ regardless of class, education or social standing.
Loved each and every beautifully read story

First Class.

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These are wonderful short stories of various women’s lives told with very wry and understated humour. Excellent to listen to while taking a walk.

Very wry story telling

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Jenny is both a brilliant writer and narrator. I love all her books. This collection of stories is fab. Some read by other narrators but all superb with some lovely twists and some funny narrative. Loved them all.

Every story is a joy.

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I adore Jenny Eclairs writing. Listened to this all in one go as I completed tasks at home. Some chapters appear in little lifetimes but I didn’t mind hearing them again.

Anything she writes will get my attention x

Loved this audiobook

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A definite 'must purchase' audio book. Well written, well read and very funny. Give it a try.

Brilliant

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Witty short stories that sharply and always affectionately reflect a woman’s life in middle age.

Funny reflections of life with a sharp jab of reality

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Do not buy this if you have bought Little Lifetimes it’s pretty much the same stories which are excellent however don’t need to be owned twice!

Do not buy this!

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All loose ends neatly tied together. Highly recommended and can't wait for Ms Eclair's 3rd book in August.

Loved this well crafted story.

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what a treat . great stories when you need to relax for a short time very well narrated

Great little listen

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