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The Woman at 72 Derry Lane

By: Carmel Harrington
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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Publisher's summary

On a leafy suburban street in Dublin, beautiful, poised Stella Greene lives with her successful husband, Matt. They're the perfect couple in every way, and 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 prisons 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 best seller Carmel Harrington.

©2017 Carmel Harrington (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

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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Excellent

Aoife McMahon is one of my favorite narrators. This story kept me intrigued from the beginning.

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Wonderful story and read!

I started this story on a short road trip, then took my time finishing it after I got home. I so enjoyed the story despite sensing some of the details (no spoilers). The characters were so colorful & real! I laughed out loud throughout and may never visit IKEA the same again :)

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Couldn’t stop listening!

I have enjoyed the narration of Aoife McMahon by a couple of authors! She does excellent work. Carmel Harrington has crafted a story that weaves together past and present of two families in a way that keeps you listening every chance you get. Can’t wait to try another title by her.

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Great story brilliantly told

Emotion and humour beautifully blended. Second time listening to this one, this time with my family. We started it as a nighttime routine but binge listened the last 10 chapters.

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Excellent!!

Did not imagine I would love this book so much!!..
The story, the characters, the plot twist!!...
I cried so much !! Loved the narrator too!!

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very endearing and heart wrenching

very endearing and heart wrenching. love the reader. I only wish that Skye had told/remembered the bay watch girl with her father

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Surprising, moving account ...

...combining fiction and real events. This title appeared as an Audible recommendation based on my preferences. It provides vivid and evocative descriptions of people and places and events. The narrator is excellent.

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Great subject

The author wove together three story lines so artfully they seem as one. The story gives you a good view into mental anxiety, tragedy, death, love and friendship

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grandma

loved every bit of it. Great story and great ending. I could listen to it again.


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Surprising

I thought until about 1/3 through that this would be another murder mystery type story, but then figured out it’s more a story of overcoming and how life is full of pain, but also love and joy. I cried way more than I thought I would during the sad chapters. I cared about each of the characters and found myself wishing they were all real and hoping they had happy endings.

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