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Christmas at Claridge's
- Narrated by: Imogen Church
- Length: 15 hrs and 39 mins
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Publisher's Summary
'This was where her dreams drifted to if she didn't blot her nights out with drink; this was where her thoughts settled if she didn't fill her days with chat. She remembered this tiny, remote foreign village on a molecular level and the sight of it soaked into her like water into sand, because this was where her old life had ended and her new one had begun.'
Portobello - home to the world-famous street market, Notting Hill Carnival and Clem Alderton. She's the queen of the scene, the girl everyone wants to be or be with. But beneath the morning-after makeup, Clem is keeping a secret, and when she goes too far one reckless night she endangers everything - her home, her job and even her adored brother's love.
Portofino - a place of wild beauty and old-school glamour. Clem has been here once before and vowed never to return. But when a handsome stranger asks Clem to restore a neglected villa, it seems like the answer to her problems - if she can just face up to her past.
Claridge's - at Christmas. Clem is back in London working on a special commission for London's grandest hotel. But is this really where her heart lies?
Christmas at Claridge's is a glamorous contemporary romance by the best-selling Karen Swan, author of Christmas in the Snow.
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- Ashley
- 11-16-18
So good!!
Imogen Church has become one of my favorite narrators! The story was fantastic (though I wasn’t expecting to cry) and it was funny and thoughtful and just all around lovely.
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- Lara Briggs
- 10-03-19
The narrator makes the story
Page turner story of life! Narrator keeps story so interesting and captivating. Flows effortlessly from beginning to end!
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- Owlgirl
- 12-08-18
Merry Christmas Clem🎄
Loved this book had a positive out come !
Thanks Karen Swan for a enjoyable Christmas story!!
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- Donna F. Rodriguez
- 02-06-18
Could have been great!
Great storyline but the female lead is too ditzy and confused. I detest story’s that depict women as stupid, insipid creatures. The narrator was horrible. I ended up skipping to the end because I just couldn’t take it anymore.
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- Eve L.
- 01-14-18
Could not root for the main character
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Halfway through, I kept wanting to return the book, just did not like the main character enough to root for her
What was most disappointing about Karen Swan’s story?
I read 2 of Karen Swan's books and loved them, but this book, it was so hard to root or like the main character, by 2/3 to 3/4 of the book I felt I should keep trudging forward wanting to redeem this main character and like her, but by the time the book ended, I was frustrated and felt I wasted my time. Not one of her best story or character.
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- karen
- 01-04-18
My Reader's Choice of the Year Award
What did you love best about Christmas at Claridge's?
I loved how real these characters were. I loved the family - who first appeared heavily dysfunctional but were really devoted to the core. It shows the hard choices we each make in the name of love.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Clem because of her resolve and her heart.
What does Imogen Church bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The nuances of each character's conflicts
If you could rename Christmas at Claridge's, what would you call it?
Not sure. I've given it a lot of thought but Christmas at Claridge's was not accurate. Christmas was such a tiny part.
Any additional comments?
It's not just a little Christmas story. I think it's a disservice to lump it in with Christmas stories. I really became involved and emotional and I will miss these people. ***** Their business revolves around leather hides. It's not talked about in detail or even spoken often but if that bothers you as a vegan or otherwise, you just might get uncomfortable. Still, don't throw away this wonderful story for that reason, IMHO.
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- AlfieF
- 05-05-20
What a wonderful, wonderful story
I listen to a lot of books, and this is one of the best. Imogen Church was captivating and I am gutted it is over...
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-04-21
Couldn’t finish...
I found the narrator’s voice SO grating I couldn’t bring myself to finish the book. I also found the lead incredibly self-obsessed. I’ve read other Karen Swan books and enjoyed them but I’m afraid I found this disappointing!
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- Stewart G.
- 11-23-17
Couldn't stop listening
I've read other reviews of the book that say it was a predictable end.... I didn't see it until towards the end. I recently listened to 'players' another of this authors and found it hard to follow.... this was much easier to listen to and follow. These books are chic lit with a bit more depth.
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- Louise
- 04-13-21
Beautifully written, beautifully narrated
Deserving of more than 5 stars, what a fabulously woven delight this story is. Artfully written with just enough hints, balanced with subtle red herrings to enable realised suspicions to still be a surprise. I lived the life experiences of the characters. Laughing, crying, gasping with them along the journey. An absolute delight of a tale.
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- garden girl
- 01-01-21
something a bit different
excellent narration. Lots of twists and turns. A book you need to keep up with!
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- Me
- 12-22-20
Very misleading title, but a nice book
Nice story, nice narration, but more of a summer beach read than a Christmas one!
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- KRT
- 04-16-20
Delightful
I’ve loved all of Karen Swan’s books. The twists and turns, and detailed descriptions... always a great adventur.
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- Brenda
- 10-31-19
Not a great read
I am a Karen Swan fan but this story leaves me with trouble finishing it. The main character was a self centered person and very unlikeable. It took 19 chapters to start the story and you knew the outcome far to early. Don't waste time reading this book and this is the first time I have given a 2 stars
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- Aileen
- 01-18-19
So disappointed
I have loved Karen's other books, have found them to be funny and exciting, poignant with clever twists, but this one is below par in my opinion.
The plot is unrealistic, the narrators voice is particularly grating in Stella's character and I predicted the ending well in advance.
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- Margarhett
- 01-09-19
Couldn't stop listening
I just loved this book, an amazing story that kept on giving. I love Karen Swan's books and this is now a special favourite Loads of twists and turns. Fun, sadness. I found Clem a great character and willed her to succeed. Yes I know she's not real but the story came to life for me. I like the narrator all in all I would recommend this book
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- Anonymous User
- 02-15-22
Highly recommend
Lots of twists and turns excellent to listen to on a long drive to work